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)
Sites: Discogs
Sugar Babe
Buster Brown Lyrics
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Please say you'll be mine
Sugar babe, Sugar baby
Please say that you'll be mine
Every time I see you
Cold chills run down my spine
Sugar babe, Sugar baby
Really knocks me off my feet
Sugar babe, Sugar baby
Really knocks me off my feet
I love the way you twist when
You're strolling down the street
Well, Sugar baby
Please show me a sign
Sugar baby, come on
Show me a sign
Come on, Sugar baby
Place your lips to mine
Yeah
Oh, Sugar baby
Come on, show me a sign
Oh, Sugar baby
Come on, show me a sign
Come on, Sugar baby
And place your lips to mine
Yeah
The lyrics to Buster Brown's song Sugar Babe are a declaration of love and admiration for a woman. The singer is asking for her to be his and expressing how she completely takes him off his feet. He says he gets cold chills every time he sees her and loves the way she twists when she's strolling down the street. He implores her to show him some kind of sign that she feels the same way he does, and then asks her to place her lips to his.
The lyrics in this song are fairly straightforward and don't delve into anything particularly complicated or deep. It's a simple love song that highlights the singer's infatuation with the object of his affections. However, the music itself is noteworthy. Sugar Babe has a distinctive blues feel with a rock-and-roll edge. Buster Brown's vocals are raw and powerful, and his harmonica playing only adds to the intense energy of the song. This song was released during the golden age of R&B, and it reflects the genre's high-energy, danceable style.
Line by Line Meaning
Sugar babe, Sugar baby
Please say you'll be mine
Sugar babe, Sugar baby
Please say that you'll be mine
The singer is asking the girl he likes to be with him, hoping she feels the same way about him.
Every time I see you
Cold chills run down my spine
The singer feels an intense attraction towards the girl, which gives him a physical reaction every time he sees her.
Sugar babe, Sugar baby
Really knocks me off my feet
Sugar babe, Sugar baby
Really knocks me off my feet
The girl's presence and charm have a strong impact on the singer, making him feel overwhelmed with feelings of desire and fascination.
I love the way you twist when
You're strolling down the street
The singer finds the girl's physical movements and demeanor attractive and fascinating, enjoying watching her walk and move gracefully.
Well, Sugar baby
Please show me a sign
Sugar baby, come on
Show me a sign
The singer is eager to know if the girl is interested in him and asks her to show him a sign or hint that she feels the same way.
Come on, Sugar baby
Place your lips to mine
Yeah
The singer is boldly asking the girl for a kiss, indicating that he is willing to take a risk and make a move towards her.
Oh, Sugar baby
Come on, show me a sign
Oh, Sugar baby
Come on, show me a sign
The singer repeats his request for the girl to show him a sign if she is interested in him, emphasizing his eagerness to know how she feels.
Come on, Sugar baby
And place your lips to mine
Yeah
The singer repeats his bold request for a kiss, indicating his determination to pursue the girl and win her over.
Contributed by Connor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CesareVesdani
This song has an amazing sound. The voice and the instrumentation reminds me of Little Richard.
@johnsamuelson4214
thats wild jimmy spruill on gtr for sure
@jussix48
Onks Jarski J. Suomesta? Tää on ihan huippuesitys tältä äijältä, kuuluu mun kaikkien aikojen Top50 listalle pysyvästi, kaikki musa ja musalajit huomioiden! Mulla on ittelläkin aivan tämä sama alkuperäisesityksen uudelleenpainoksena vuodelta 1968, hommasin sen ainakin silloin uusintapainosuutuutena, oliskohan ollu Blue Horizon-vinyyli, pitää tsekata, kun tulee jossain vastaan, joka tapauksessa brittiläinen painos...?!!
@jarirusi
Jep, Suomesta ollaan :) Hieno kuulla että sulla on tuo sinkku, oma lataukseni on otettu cd:ltä kuten äänestäkin kuulee. Sinkkua en siis omista.