1) A blues and R&B sing… Read Full Bio ↴Buster Brown is a name of at least two acts:
1) A blues and R&B singer (b. 15 Aug 1911, Cordele, GA, USA - d. 31 Jan 1976, New York), best known for his hit, Fannie Mae (aka Fanny Mae). Album releases include: "The New King of the Blues".
In the 1930s and 1940s he played harmonica at local clubs and made a few non-commercial recordings. These included "I'm Gonna Make You Happy" (1943), which was recorded when he played at the folk festival at Fort Valley (GA) State Teachers College and was recorded by the Library of Congress' Folk Music Archive. He moved to New York in 1956, where he was discovered by Fire Records owner Bobby Robinson.
In 1959 at almost fifty years of age, he recorded the rustic blues, "Fannie Mae", which featured Brown's harmonica playing and whoops - this went to #38, in the U.S. Top 40 and #1 on the R&B chart, in April 1960. His remake of Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five's "Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby?", Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby?, reached #81 on the pop charts later in 1960. Sugar Babe was his only other 1962 hit, reaching #19 on the R&B chart and #99 on the pop chart.
In later years he recorded for Checker Records and for numerous small record labels. He also co-wrote the song Doctor Brown (with John Thomas Brown, aka J.T. Brown), which was covered by Fleetwood Mac, "Mr. Wonderful" (1968).
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2) An Australian rock band, with Gary Anderson (aka Angry Anderson) and Phillip Hugh Rudd (aka Phil Rudd). A root of Rose Tattoo, AC/DC and much that's good about working class Aussie rock.
Buster Brown was an Australian rock and roll band, which featured vocalist Angry Anderson and drummer Phil Rudd, that was formed in Melbourne in 1973. Their sound was hard rock mixed with blues rock influences. Their first album, Something to Say was produced by Lobby Loyde and released in 1974. Rudd left to join an early version of AC/DC while Anderson continued with new line-ups and eventually disbanded the group in November 1975. Anderson joined Rose Tattoo which later included former Buster Brown band mates, Geordie Leach on bass guitar and Dallas 'Digger' Royall on drums.
Buster Brown was formed in Melbourne in 1973 with Gary 'Angry' Anderson on lead vocals (ex-Peace Power and Purity), John Moon on guitar, Paul Grant on guitar, Phil Rudd on drums, Ian Ryan on bass guitar (ex-Ash, Chook) and Chris Wilson on keyboards.[1][2] They enjoyed local notoriety and played at the 1974 Sunbury Festival in January.[3] Later that year, Mushroom Records released a Various Artists live album, Highlights of Sunbury '74 Part 1 which included the group's tracks "Roll Over Beethoven" and "Buster Brown".[1] Early in the year, Geordie Leach replaced Ryan on bass guitar. Along with Coloured Balls, Billy Thorpe, Madder Lake and Chain, they were supported by suburban-based sharpie gangs.[4]
The band's first single, "Buster Brown" was issued in July 1974 by Mushroom Records. Veteran rocker, Lobby Loyde (lead guitarist of Coloured Balls) produced their debut album, Something to Say which was also released in December but by the end of the year the group had split with Rudd joining an early version of AC/DC.[1] A second single, "Something to Say" was subsequently in January 1975. From April to June 1975 the line-up resumed as Anderson, Leach and Wilson with Dennis Miller on guitar and Trevor Young on drums (ex-Coloured Balls).[1][2] In July, Anderson formed a third version of the band with Ken Firth on bass guitar (ex-Tully), Billy Miller on guitar and vocals, Dave Springfield on guitar and drummer Dallas 'Digger' Royal (ex-Band of Talabene).[1][2]
The group disbanded in November 1975, Anderson initially tried to form a band with Loyde.[1] Firth, Miller and Springfield regrouped as The Ferrets.[5] In late 1976 Anderson joined Sydney-based rockers Rose Tattoo which later included former Buster Brown band mates, Geordie Leach on bass guitar and Dallas 'Digger' Royall on drums.[6][7][8] According to Australian rock music historian Ian McFarlane, Buster Brown were "one of the most notorious streetlevel/ boogie outfits of its day ... [they] built up a solid following around the pubs, and among the skinheads on the suburban dance circuit".[1] In 2005, Aztec Music remastered Something to Say on CD with six bonus tracks.[2]
Members
Angry Anderson – vocals (1973–1975)
Ken Firth – bass guitar (1975)
Paul Grant – guitar (1973–1974)
Geordie Leach – bass guitar (1973–1975)
Tony Lunt – drums (1974)
Dennis Millar – guitar (1975)
Billy Miller – guitar, vocals (1975)
John Moon – guitar (1973–1974)
Dallas Royal – drums (1975)
Phil Rudd – drums (1973–1974)
Ian Ryan – bass guitar (1973)
Dave Springfield – guitar (1975)
Chris Wilson – keyboards (1973–1975)
Trevor Young – drums (1975)
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Blueberry Hill
Buster Brown Lyrics
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On Blueberry Hill
On Blueberry Hill
Well, I found you
Oh, the moon stood still
On Blueberry Hill
On Blueberry Hill
The wind in the willow played
The sweet melody
Remember those vows you made
They were meant to be
Though we're apart
And you follow me still
Givin' you all my thrills
On Blueberry Hill.
In Buster Brown's song Blueberry Hill, the singer talks about finding his thrill on Blueberry Hill, a place where he found his love one. The first verse talks about the thrill that he had found on this hill and how it had led him to find his love. The moon stood still to signify the importance of his encounter with his love on the hill. The second verse depicts the beauty of the natural surroundings combined with the melody in the wind. He reminisces about the vows that they made on the hill and how they were meant to be together. The chorus talks about how their separation has not diminished the love that they shared and how he still thinks about her and gives her all his thrills.
The lyrics of the song paint a vivid picture of the romance that was shared on the Blueberry Hill, which was a popular hangout spot in New Orleans frequented by couples. The song has become an anthem for romance and has been covered by various artists from different genres. The emotional impact of the song lies in the fact that it takes us to a place where love thrives and shows us that even though we may be apart from our loved ones, the memories and the love still remains. This song will continue to resonate with people and evoke feelings of love and fondness for Blueberry Hill.
Line by Line Meaning
I found my thrill
I discovered a feeling of excitement and enjoyment
On Blueberry Hill
In a pleasant, idyllic place where blueberries grow
On Blueberry Hill
In that same beautiful location
Well, I found you
I met you and fell in love
Oh, the moon stood still
The moon appeared to be motionless in the sky due to the intensity of my emotions
On Blueberry Hill
Again, in that lovely place with blueberries that brought me happiness
On Blueberry Hill
Once more, in that serene location
When I found you
When I met you and fell in love
The wind in the willow played
The breeze rustled the branches of the willow tree, producing a pleasant sound
The sweet melody
A soothing, tuneful sound
Remember those vows you made
Recall the promises you uttered
They were meant to be
Those vows were destined to come true
Though we're apart
Even though we are not together
And you follow me still
You continue to be devoted to me
Givin' you all my thrills
I am sharing with you all of the things that bring me joy
On Blueberry Hill.
In that same picturesque location with blueberries.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Lewis, Larry Stock, Vincent Rose
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