The Black Keys - Unknown Brother Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Unknown Brother' by The Black Keys?

   The song 'Unknown Brother' was written by Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys.

2. What album features the song 'Unknown Brother'?

   The song 'Unknown Brother' is featured on The Black Keys' sixth studio album, 'Brothers,' which was released on May 18, 2010.

3. What inspired Dan Auerbach to write 'Unknown Brother'?

   Dan Auerbach wrote 'Unknown Brother' about his brother-in-law who died of cancer at a young age. Auerbach explained that the song is about mourning a young life taken too soon.

4. How did the album 'Brothers' perform commercially?

   'Brothers' was The Black Keys' commercial breakthrough, selling over 73,000 copies in its first week in the United States and peaking at number three on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was later certified platinum in the US by the RIAA.

5. Did 'Unknown Brother' win any awards?

   While 'Unknown Brother' itself did not win any awards, the album 'Brothers' won three Grammy Awards and was nominated for several others, including Best Alternative Music Album.

6. Where was the album 'Brothers' recorded?

   The bulk of the album 'Brothers' was recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama, despite the studio's poor condition and lack of functioning equipment.