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Brown's family moved to London when he was two and ran the Sultan public house in Grange Road, Plaistow. In 1956, Brown formed The Spacemen skiffle group, which lasted until the US led rock and roll invasion brought skiffle to a halt. In 1958 Brown was spotted by television producer Jack Good who hired him as lead guitarist in the orchestra of his new TV series, Boy Meets Girls.[2]
Brown signed a management agreement with impressario Larry Parnes and signed to Decca Records. Brown charted with "The Darktown Strutters Ball" in 1960 and had UK Top 10 hits on the Piccadilly label in 1962-63 with "A Picture Of You", "It Only Took A Minute" and "That's What Love Will Do". In April 1961, Piccadilly Records released Brown's "Crazy Mixed Up Kid" as its first single.[3] Brown's recording band was a collection of session musicians, and was named The Bruvvers by Good, to give Brown the identity of having his own backing band for record releases. It was in 1962 when he needed a band to tour with him that 'Joe Brown and the Bruvvers' was cemented, containing two members of the Spacemen, brothers Tony and Pete Oakman.
Brown was voted 'Top UK Vocal Personality' in the 1962 NME magazine poll.[1] In December 1963, What a Crazy World starring Brown and Marty Wilde, had its world premiere in London.[4] Brown appeared in films, pantomime and stage musicals, notably Charlie Girl in the West End. He presented the children's television series, Joe & Co, on BBC Television, and a daytime quiz show on ITV called Square One, and three series of The Joe Brown Show for ITV.
In 1972, he formed another band, Brown's Home Brew, which played rock and roll, country and gospel music and featured his wife, Vicki Brown, who died of cancer in 1991. Their daughter, Sam Brown, is also a singer and son Pete Brown[5] is a record producer, who produced all but one of Brown's nine most recent albums.
Brown plays acoustic guitar, electric guitar, ukulele, mandolin, fiddle and banjo.
George Harrison was best man at Brown's second marriage in 2000. Following Harrison's death from lung cancer on 29 November 2001, Brown appeared with his group at the Concert for George singing "Here Comes the Sun", "That's The Way It Goes" and "I'll See You in My Dreams", accompanying himself on the ukulele, for the latter. Brown had appeared on a track on Harrison's last album, Brainwashed, and on two songs on an earlier album, Gone Troppo.
Brown performs and makes occasional TV appearances. He is working on a musical, Don't You Rock Me Daddio, with songwriter Roger Cook. In December 2006, he was one of three guest hosts of Sounds of the 60s on BBC Radio 2 during the absence of host Brian Matthew, following on from Brown presenting two series on rock and roll for the same station.
In 2008 Brown's 50th anniversary celebrations included a UK gold album for sales over 100,000 Joe Brown - The Very Best Of, performed a 37 date spring tour, a concert at the Royal Albert Hall with Mark Knopfler, Jools Holland, Dennis Locorriere, Dave Edmunds, Sam Brown and Chas & Dave and a 36 date autumn/winter tour.
His latest album, More Of The Truth, was released in the UK on 13 October 2008, and early in 2009 the US musical instrument manufacturer, Kala, launched a series of 'Joe Brown' ukuleles. At the Mojo magazine's awards in London on 11 June 2009, Brown was presented with the lifetime award for outstanding contribution to music after 51 years' recording .
Brown was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2009 Birthday Honours.[6]
Joe Brown was asked by Rick Parfitt of Status Quo to support them for 10 nights of their UK Tour in late 2010. He agreed to do the support and will embark on his own UK Tour in 2011.
Your Tender Look
Joe Brown & The Bruvvers Lyrics
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The snow above the mountains high
Are very beautiful but can't compare with
The tender look that's in your eye
In winter time you see the snowflakes
In summer time the Bluebirds fly
They're very beautiful but can't compare with
And at night when the day is done
And the Sun is gone from above
You'll look at me with eyes of fire
That fills my heart with love
The jungle moon in all it's splendour
The sunset when the day is by
They're very beautiful but can't compare with
That tender look that's in your eye
The jungle moon in all it's splendour
The sunset when the day is by
They're very beautiful but can't compare with
That tender look that's in her eye
That tender look that's in her
That tender look that's in her
That tender look that's in your eye
In “Your Tender Look,” Joe Brown & The Bruvvers sing about the beauty that surrounds us in nature but how it pales in comparison to the tenderness of their lover's gaze. The singer describes the majesty of things like winter snow, a canyon breeze, bluebirds in flight, and jungle moons. These are all natural wonders that captivate us with their splendor and awe-inspiring beauty, but for the singer, nothing comes close to the depth of meaning conveyed in their partner’s “tender look.” When the sun goes down and the day is done, the singer is filled with love, thanks to his paramour's fiery gaze.
Line by Line Meaning
The wind that whistles throught the canyon
Although the wind's song may be melodic, it cannot rival the charm of the gaze in your eyes.
The snow above the mountains high
The snowy peaks may be a breathtaking sight, but it still can't match the depth and intensity of your eyes.
Are very beautiful but can't compare with
Even though both the wind and snow may be attractive, their beauty cannot match the allure of your loving gaze.
The tender look that's in your eye
In comparison to natural wonders, the affection seen in your eyes stands out as an incomparably beautiful sight.
In winter time you see the snowflakes
During the winter, we witness the charm of snowflakes, but nothing can outclass the fondness in your eyes.
In summer time the Bluebirds fly
In summertime, we see bluebirds soaring, but their elegance is no match for the passion in your eyes.
They're very beautiful but can't compare with
Bluebirds and snowflakes have individual beauty, but neither is a match for the radiance in your eyes.
The tender look that's in your eye
In contrast to all other natural spectacles and wonders, the love in your eyes is incomparable in beauty and significance.
And at night when the day is done
After the day has passed, and the night sets in, you look at me with an intensity akin to blazing fire.
And the Sun is gone from above
When the sun has set and darkness prevails, your gaze shines through the night like a beacon of pure love.
That fills my heart with love
The sheer intensity of your love overwhelms my heart and fills it with an indefinable joy.
The jungle moon in all its splendour
Even the magnificence of an exciting night under a jungle moon cannot equal the captivating warmth of your gaze.
The sunset when the day is by
A sunset can be stunning as it signifies the coming of the night, but it still pales in comparison with the wonder seen in your eyes.
That tender look that's in your eye
Your eyes signify the beauty of true love, eclipsing even the grandest natural phenomena.
The jungle moon in all its splendour
Even the magnificence of an exciting night under a jungle moon cannot equal the captivating warmth of her eyes.
The sunset when the day is by
A sunset can be stunning as it signifies the coming of the night, but it still pales in comparison with the wonder seen in her eyes.
They're very beautiful but can't compare with
Even when other natural wonders are also incredibly stunning, none can add up to the warmth and comfort her kind gaze provides.
That tender look that's in her eye
Her gaze is unique and incredibly desirable, with an attraction unrivaled by any other beauty in the world.
That tender look that's in her
The gentle yet intense expression on her face, full of love and caring, is unparalleled by anything else in existence.
That tender look that's in your eye
The affection and care that radiate from your eyes are a source of unparalleled beauty and charm, captivating and uniquely endearing at the same time.
Writer(s): John Beveridge, Peter Oakman
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.