Elliot Lurie. Elliot Lurie (born August 19, 1948) is an American singer/musician who was the lead guitarist and songwriter (and frequently, lead vocalist) for the band Looking Glass from 1969 to 1974. He wrote and sang lead on their 1972 #1 hit single Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) and their 1973 top-forty single Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne..