: The single was a massive hit, peaking at number 2 and remaining on the charts for 17 weeks. It was certified gold for sales exceeding 250,000 units . Hungary : Reached the coveted number 1 spot.
: The track reached the top 10 in Sweden (No. 9) and the top 20 in both Germany (No. 16) and Austria (No. 17). Where to Find it Today Modern Talking Brother Louie 98 Extended Version
The , officially titled the Brother Louie Mix '98 , is a high-energy Eurodance reimagining of Modern Talking 's classic 1986 hit. Released on July 20, 1998 , it served as the second single from their massively successful seventh studio album, Back for Good , marking the duo's triumphant reunion after an eleven-year hiatus. Production and New Sound : The single was a massive hit, peaking
: Clocking in at approximately 4 minutes and 12 seconds , the Extended Version is roughly 50 seconds longer than the Radio Edit. It features a unique intro that mimics the sound of a vinyl record starting up before the bass kicks in. Chart Success and Global Impact : The track reached the top 10 in Sweden (No
"Brother Louie '98" proved that the duo’s appeal remained strong over a decade later, achieving significant success across Europe:
Produced and written by Dieter Bohlen with co-production by long-time collaborator Luis Rodriguez, this '98 version modernized the original synth-pop sound with a faster tempo and a heavy Euro house beat.
The track remains a staple of Modern Talking compilations and is available on several physical and digital formats: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Modern Talking - Back for Good