Crazy World of Arthur Brown (band)
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown is a psychedelic rock band of Arthur Brown.
The song "Fire" (released as a single and in the 1968 album) was one of the one-hit wonders in the UK of 1960s.
Crane and Palmer went on to form Atomic Rooster, Nicholas went on to Khan (as Nicholas Greenwood), Theaker to Love and then Rustic Hinge, and Brown to Kingdom Come.
Personnel
* Arthur Brown – vocals
* Vincent Crane – organ, organ bass pedals
* Sean Nicholas – bass guitar (1968)
* Drachen Theaker – drums (album)
* Carl Palmer – drums (US tour)
* Jeff Cutler - drums (second US tour only)
Discography
* 1967: Devil's Grip / Give Him a Flower
* 1968: Fire / Rest Cure
* 1968: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
* 1968: Nightmare / Music Man / What's Happening
* 1988: Strangelands (recorded 1969)
* 2002: Tantric Lover (CD, UK, Voiceprint Records), original year: 2000
* 2003: Vampire Suite (CD, USA, Track Records)
* 2007: Voice Of Love (CD, Zoho Music)
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown is a psychedelic rock album by Arthur Brown and his band Crazy World of Arthur Brown, released in 1968. Considered a classic of the late-1960s psychedelic scene, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown includes covers of Screamin' Jay Hawkins and James Brown. Brown was also referred to as "The God of Hellfire" in reference to the opening shouted line of the 1968 hit single - "Fire".
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown peaked at #7 on Billboard's Pop Albums chart. The hit single "Fire" reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 (October 1968) and #1 in the UK in August 1968, and #19 in Australia in October 1968.
Track listing
1. "Prelude/Nightmare" (Arthur Brown) – 3:28
2. "Fanfare/Fire Poem" (Brown, Vincent Crane) – 1:51
3. "Fire" (Brown, Crane, Mike Finesilver, Peter Ker) – 2:54
4. "Come and Buy" (Brown, Crane) – 5:40
5. "Time/Confusion" (Brown, Crane) – 5:11
6. "I Put a Spell on You" (Screamin' Jay Hawkins) – 3:41
7. "Spontaneous Apple Creation" (Brown, Crane) – 2:54
8. "Rest Cure" (Brown, Crane) – 2:44
9. "I've Got Money" (James Brown) – 3:09
10. "Child of My Kingdom" (Brown, Crane) – 7:01
In 1991, the album was reissued on CD, with the addition of the original Side 1 (the first five songs) in monaural.
1991 reissue track listing
1. "Prelude/Nightmare" (Brown) (mono) – 3:49
2. "Fanfare/Fire Poem" (Brown, Crane) (mono) – 2:02
3. "Fire" (Brown, Crane, Finesilver, Ker) (mono) – 3:01
4. "Come and Buy" (Brown, Crane) (mono) – 5:06
5. "Time/Confusion" (Brown, Crane) (mono) – 4:57
6. "Prelude/Nightmare" (Brown) – 3:28
7. "Fanfare/Fire Poem" (Brown, Crane) – 1:51
8. "Fire" (Brown, Crane, Finesilver, Ker) – 2:54
9. "Come and Buy" (Brown, Crane) – 5:40
10. "Time/Confusion" (Brown, Crane) – 5:11
11. "I Put a Spell on You" (Hawkins) – 3:41
12. "Spontaneous Apple Creation" (Brown, Crane) – 2:54
13. "Rest Cure" (Brown, Crane) – 2:44
14. "I've Got Money" (James Brown) – 3:09
15. "Child of My Kingdom" (Brown, Crane) – 7:01
Personnel
* Arthur Brown – Vocals
* Pete Townshend – associate producer
* Vincent Crane – arranger, keyboards
* Kit Lambert – producer
* Sean Nicholas – bass guitar (was later known as Nicholas Greenwood)
* Drachen Theaker – drums (album)
* Jeff Cutler - drums (second US tour only)
* Carl Palmer – drums (tour)
* David King – cover design
* David Montgomery – photography
* Ed Strait – compilation producer
The Voice
Arthur Brown Lyrics
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It satisfies my soul
We're just a touch of their mystery
That filled me with the longing to know
I don't know where it first began
But it's always here when I'm with you
And all the time I've wasted
Is given back to me anew
I walk with angels in my mind
I talk with angels in my mind
I walk with angels in my mind
Into the garden out of time
Here in the garden there's a window on truth
It's a mirror where everything prays
Naked as we stand in the golden light
It takes my breath away
For there's a presence deep within
Where we are joined one and the same
And Nature's every face now
Every image in time and space now
Comes into focus in the frame
I walk with angels in my mind
I talk with angels in my mind
I walk with angels in my mind
Into the garden out of time
I would sing with the voice of love
The stories yet untold
I would sing with the voice of love
That's neither young nor old
And when the Sun comes speaking through the sky at dawn
I know that love will hold me when I fall
And never let me go until I be just who I truly am
And shine in radiance
I would sing with the voice of love
I would sing with the voice of love
I would sing with the voice of love
Voice of love
Voice of love
Voice of love
In Arthur Brown's song The Voice of Love, the singer reflects on their experience of being in awe of nature, specifically the wind in the trees. This experience satisfies their soul and fills them with a longing to know more about the mystery of nature. They then go on to describe how being with their loved one allows for a deeper connection to this mystery, and they feel as though they are walking with angels and talking with angels. They feel joined with their loved one, as well as with all of nature, and in the garden, they see a window on truth and everything around them seems to come into focus.
The lyrics suggest a deep sense of spirituality and a connection to something greater than oneself. The singer feels as though nature and their loved one are guiding them towards a greater understanding of truth and love. The idea of walking with angels and being joined one and the same with nature suggests a belief in something beyond the physical world, and a sense of unity with all things.
Overall, The Voice of Love encourages listeners to embrace the mystery of nature and to see the world with wonder and awe. It suggests that by being open to love and spirituality, we can find a deeper sense of connection to ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to the rhythm of the wind in the trees
The peaceful sound of the wind blowing through trees is satisfying and calming to my very soul.
We're just a touch of their mystery, That filled me with the longing to know
As humans, we are just a small part of the mystery of nature and it inspires me to learn more and understand more deeply.
I don't know where it first began, But it's always here when I'm with you, And all the time I've wasted, When I doubted or hesitated, Is given back to me anew
I don't know how my love for you started, but I feel it every time I'm near you. And any time I wasted in my uncertainty or hesitation is transformed into new opportunities when I'm with you.
I walk with angels in my mind, I talk with angels in my mind, I walk with angels in my mind, Into the garden out of time
My thoughts and conversations take me to a higher realm where angels reside, and it leads me to a garden that exists outside of time.
Here in the garden there's a window on truth, It's a mirror where everything prays, Naked as we stand in the golden light, It takes my breath away
In this garden, there is a clear view of the truth and everything is reverential like in a place of worship. Standing naked in the light has a breathtaking and humbling effect.
For there's a presence deep within, Where we are joined one and the same, And Nature's every face now, Every image in time and space now, Comes into focus in the frame
Deep within ourselves, we are intimately connected and share a presence with nature. All aspects of nature- every face, every image in time and space, become clearer and more focused.
I would sing with the voice of love, The stories yet untold, I would sing with the voice of love, That's neither young nor old
My message, sung in the voice of love, would tell stories that have yet to be told with a voice that transcends age or time.
And when the sun comes speaking through the sky at dawn, I know that love will hold me when I fall, And never let me go until I be just who I truly am, And shine in radiance
When the sun rises, I feel love supporting me and keeping me from falling until I become my true self and can shine with radiance.
I would sing with the voice of love, I would sing with the voice of love, I would sing with the voice of love, Voice of love, Voice of love, Voice of love
I would continue to sing with the voice of love, with its boundless compassion and unconditional acceptance.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ARTHUR WILTON BROWN
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