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).
Sites: Discogs and Wikipedia
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)
Sites: Discogs
Fanny Mae
Buster Brown Lyrics
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I want somebody, tell me what’s wrong with me
I ain’t misbehaving that I got so much, oh, misery
I can hear your name a ringing on down the line
(Fannie Mae)
I can hear your name ringing on down the line
(Fannie Mae)
Fannie Mae, baby, won’t you please come home?
(Fannie Mae)
Fannie Mae, baby, won’t you please come home?
(Fannie Mae)
Since you left me, baby, I never felt so all alone
I know oh, woah, oh, oh, hold me
(I know, hold me)
I know oh, woah, oh, oh, hold me
(I know, hold me)
I ain’t misbehaving that I got so much, oh, misery
Fannie Mae, baby, won’t you please come home?
Fannie Mae, baby, won’t you please come home?
Since you left me, baby, I never felt so all alone
Ohh, Fannie Mae, Fannie Mae, come home, come home
Come home, come home, come on home
Ohh, Fannie Mae, Fannie Mae, come home, come home
Come home, come home, come on home
Come home, come home, come home, come on home
Come home, come home, come home, come on home
The lyrics of Buster Brown's song "Fanny Mae" speaks of a man longing for the presence of his lover Fanny Mae. The first few lines show the man's confusion and eagerness for someone to explain to him what is going wrong with him. His feelings of misery suggest that he is aware that he is not himself, but he is uncertain of the reason for his despair. The succeeding verse describes a situation where he hears Fanny Mae's name on the phone, and although he is hopeful of seeing her, he is also uncertain whether he is wasting his time.
The chorus of the song appeals to Fanny Mae to come back home to the man because since she has left, he has been alone and miserable. The last lines of the song repeat this appeal and emphasize the man's desire for Fanny Mae to come home. Lines such as "I know oh, woah, oh, oh, hold me" and "come on home" show the man's urgency and how much he is missing his lover.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fanny Mae" by Buster Brown express the feelings of a man who is lost without the presence of his lover. He is uncertain, hopeful, and desperate, all at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Want somebody, tell me what’s wrong with me
I'm feeling a lot of misery and I need someone to tell me why
I want somebody, tell me what’s wrong with me
I'm in such a bad place and I need someone to help me understand why
I ain’t misbehaving that I got so much, oh, misery
I haven't done anything wrong, but I'm still feeling a lot of pain
I can hear your name a ringing on down the line (Fannie Mae)
I keep hearing your name being mentioned and it's making me think of you
I wanna know if you don't, well, tell me if I'm wasting my time
If you're not interested, please just let me know so I can stop wasting my time
Fannie Mae, baby, won’t you please come home? (Fannie Mae)
Please come back to me, Fannie Mae, I miss you so much
Since you left me, baby, I never felt so all alone
Ever since you left, I've felt so lonely and empty inside
I know oh, woah, oh, oh, hold me (I know, hold me)
I just need someone to hold me and reassure me that things will be okay
I ain’t misbehaving that I got so much, oh, misery
I'm not doing anything wrong, but I'm still feeling a lot of pain
Come home, come home, come home, come on home
Please come back to me, Fannie Mae, I need you in my life
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Baringer
I remember playing this song when I was in a band back in the day, great tune, thx 4 posting, still love it 👍😀
Richard Robertson
a song for all ages! fantastic
galoon
Good choice! I love this song--the Chicago blues sound at its best!
F a e r i e B o o t s
.. I played this record over and over....( and I loved the movie) when i was younger .. As i grew into a "teen" got into punk & one of ma all time and still now is the Cramps... ..Then later on in my 20's I was in the "Ska"../ punk / mod scene... I forgot... "a piece" of the puzzle of who I am I'm just realizing that this record as a child was part of the puzzle ( for me) like a forgotten seed... Moment of musical clarity... what a trip...
Joe Davis
I love this song! It's a true classic!
Renee Turner-Herron
OMG, my grandfather used to play this song...may he RIP..wow brings back wonderful memories...
michmich1962
I have the double album of American Graffity and I always considered this song to be the best of them all. Thanks for posting this.
HELEN38
FANNIE MAE, LITTLE DARLIN" SONGS OF MY YOUTH..THEY WILL NEVER GROW OLD TO ME.. I COULD LISTEN TO THE OLD SONGS ALL DAY AND NEVER TIRE.. I HAVE BEEN TAKEN BACK TO THE 50'S AND AMERICAN GRAFFITI AT THE DRIVE-IN...THANK YOU, BRANDON FOR SENDING THESE TO ME AND THANK YOU YOU TUBE FOR PLAYING THEM....HELEN T.
VintageTeenQueen
I don't think it's weird for anyone to like any song. You like what you like :)
SKULLCRUSHER123 Elmerini
good music wish it could still be like this AK47bandit thank u for this!!