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10 Best Bellamy Brother Songs That Belong to Your Mellow Playlist

10 Best Bellamy Brothers Songs That Belong to Your Mellow Playlist
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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

Exploring the country sphere in different styles, the Bellamy Brothers’ songs brought a string of hit records to the music culture. 

The Bellamy Brothers have produced mellow classics that have endured for decades, ranging from country, rock, and pop songs. They never had any musical training, but country music genes run in their family. Their father was a member of a Western string band, while their sister was a rock and roll musician. All these influenced the two brothers, David Milton Bellamy and Homer Howard Bellamy, to ride into fame. 

The Pasco County natives mastered the arts of playing guitar, mandolin, and banjo to conquer the world of the country. Troubadour David also learned accordion, organ, fiddle, and piano. In 1968, they performed their first musical gig with their father at a benefit concert in San Antonio, Florida. Their break came in when David composed the 1980 smash hit “Spiders & Snakes” by Jim Stafford. It sold more than three million units worldwide, enough to lead the brothers onto the music scene. Their fresh and youthful country style has pivoted them to a unique milestone. 

In addition, they became the most prolific duos in Country music history, with the most duo nominations in both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association Awards (CMA) during the 2000s. Since the late 1970s, they have produced 20 No. 1 singles, 25 Top 10, and more than 50 chart entries on country charts. 

Looking through the duo’s various albums under Curb Records, we chose The Bellamy Brother’s ten best songs for you. 

1. If I Said You Have a Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me)

From The Two and Only (1979)

Flirty and playful, the duo’s second No. 1 Billboard hit will leave you humming as you drift into the night. If you’re hoping to explore your attraction to somebody, then the sensual lyric “If I said you have a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?” can be your pickup line. You don’t often hear the bad boy-good girl dynamic in a country song, but with a bit of spiciness, the Brothers delivered it to a T.

2. Too Much is Not Enough

From Country Rap (1986)

This one’s enough to get you dancing. With 1986’s hottest duo and leading sister group, The Forester Sisters, “Too Much is Not Enough” soared to No. 1 in both the US Billboard Hot Country Songs and Canadian RPM Country Tracks. The male and female harmonies in the song are a country masterwork. 

3. Dancin’ Cowboys

From You Can Get Cr𝒂zy (1980)

Ready to embrace western life? Put up your cowboy boots and activate your inner cowboy dance. Released in 1980, the song was one of the few products of David’s writing magic. Ready yourself to “Dancin’ cowboys, singin’ horses; Gyp𝒔y music, ringin’ voices” and, most importantly, “songs about love.”

4. Sugar Daddy

From You Can Get Cr𝒂zy (1980)

Another suggestive remark coming through! “Sugar Daddy” was released in January 1980 as the first track to their fifth studio album, You Could Get Cr𝒂zy. Are you tired of hustling and bustling to chase a luxurious life? Well, maybe, as the Brothers say, “What you need is a sugar daddy.”

5. Kids of the Baby Boom

From Country Rap (1986)

The Brothers never ran out of catchy titles and mischievous lyrics, but this time, they headed to a more sentimental style to showcase the calypso music that influenced their sound. “Kids of the Baby Boom” was a tribute to the post-World War II generation, who were called the “baby boomers.” The duo released the song in January 1987 and peaked on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts at No. 1. 

6. When I’m Away From You

From Strong Weakness (1982)

Throwback to January 17, 1983, the Bellamy Brothers made another chart-topping song at the Billboard Hot Country Songs with “When I’m Away From You.” This was the second single to their eighth studio album, Strong Weakness. Songwriter Frankie Miller wrote the song to describe the aches of being separated from your loved one. It’s wistful and full of yearning that is worth your time to indulge in.

7. Let Your Love Flow

From Let Your Love Flow (1976)

We will not go down this list without the Brother’s first big hit, “Let Your Love Flow.” It was produced by Phil Gerhard and Tony Scotti and written by Larry E. Williams. This is a timeless favorite that reached the music charts of the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia, and more! The rich vocals and seamless guitar riffs will keep you believing that “There’s a reason for the sunshine sky.”

8. For All the Wrong Reasons

From When We Were Boys (1979)

Ever loved someone you shouldn’t? “For All the Wrong Reasons” screams scandal! But that’s what makes this song special, it’s honest but intriguing. Its release in February 1982 made it a top hit in country charts for all the right reasons. The song tells us that sometimes, complicated relationships are the most passionate love affairs.

9. Redneck Girl

From Strong Weakness (1982)

“Redneck Girl” speaks of a self-sufficient and callous woman in the countryside but has a tender and sweet heart. It was released in September 1982 as the first single to their Strong Weakness album. The duo simply sings out their admiration for such a woman that they wish to find someday.

10. I Need More of You

From Restless (1985)

This catchy, honky 1985 track employs a sticky earworm guitar flicker. “I Need More of You” entails that intimate devotion equates to intense desires. It’s one of those songs you wholly dedicate to your beloved.  

The Bellamy Brothers’ songs never go dull. With a variety of stories they offer and a lighthearted mix of guitar swings, you will dive into a pool of intoxicating melodies that have lived through since the ‘70s. It’s never too late to add these songs to your playlist, so check them out now!

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