Glen Brown
Glenhope "Glen" Brown began his musical career as a vocalist and Augustus Pablo-influenced melodeon player, recording solo tracks and singing harmony on tracks produced by Prince Buster, Sir Coxsone Dodd, Leslie Kong, Derrick Herriot. His greatest success has come as the founder and owner of his reggae and dub labels, Pantomine and South East Music, and the producer of tracks by U Roy, Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth, Prince Jazzbo, Johnny Clarke and Little Roy. The heavy rhythms of his dub tracks resulted in his being known as "The rhythm master" While lack of funds resulted in his early recordings initially limited to one hundred copies, they've become increasingly available. Tunes recorded between 1969 and 1976 were reissued on the 1995 album, "The Way To Mt. Zion", while tracks recorded with King Tubby between 1973 and 1979 were compiled on the 1996 collection, "Termination Dub". Currently residing in New York, Brown remains active as a songwriter and producer. In 2000 Small Axe and Terminal Head remixed Brown's work for a single release that included remixes of fellow reggae artist, Yabby You
Too Late
Lloyd & Glen Lyrics
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Arkansas, oh, what you do to me
Prettiest place I ever saw
Was back home in Arkansas
All those boyhood memories
Lakes and rivers and Backwood trees
Gentle mountains, it reached to the sky
Arkansas, land of opportunity
Arkansas, oh, what you do to me
Prettiest place I ever saw
Was back home in Arkansas
Dirt roads that lead nowhere
Except the houses that need repairing
And front porch people wearing a smile
And they cover every mile of
Arkansas, land of opportunity
Arkansas, oh, what you do to me
Prettiest place I ever saw
Was back home in Arkansas
I can see my Dad back home
Working Park County, sandy lawn
Mama callin' me from the door
Oh, how I wanna go once more to
Arkansas, land of opportunity
Arkansas, oh, what you do to me
Prettiest place I ever saw
Was back home in Arkansas
Arkansas, land of opportunity
Arkansas, oh, what you do to me
Prettiest place I ever saw
Was back home in Arkansas
The song "Too Late" by Lloyd & Glen is a tribute to their home state, Arkansas. The lyrics describe the love and nostalgia they feel for their childhood memories, the beauty of the natural landscape, and the warm and friendly people they grew up with.
The opening lines emphasize the state's potential for creating opportunities and its impact on the artist's life. They state that Arkansas has meant something special to the artist and that it is a place that holds a lot of meaning for them. The artists also note the natural beauty of their home state by calling it the "prettiest place" the singer had ever seen.
Later on, the lyrics evoke fond memories of the artist's upbringing, such as spending time around lakes, rivers, and gentle mountains. The references to dirt roads that lead to houses needing repairs and front porch people wearing smiles illustrate the simplicity and authenticity of these experiences.
The song ends with a heartfelt expression of longing for the people and places they left behind. The artist mentions how they can see their father working in the yard and their mother calling them from the door, wishing to return home once again.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of pride and emotional attachment to one's roots. It reminds the listeners of the joys and simplicities of rural life and celebrates the importance of a sense of place in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Arkansas, land of opportunity
Arkansas is a state full of potential and prospects
Arkansas, oh, what you do to me
Arkansas, how you make me feel nostalgic and longing
Prettiest place I ever saw
The most beautiful location I've ever laid eyes on
Was back home in Arkansas
Was my hometown of Arkansas, the place of my cherished memories
All those boyhood memories
Memories from my childhood that I hold dear
Lakes and rivers and Backwood trees
Bodies of water and wooded areas that were part of my upbringing
Gentle mountains, it reached to the sky
Mountain ranges that were not too steep or tall, but still majestically towered above the landscape
Oh, how I hated to say goodbye to
How much it hurt me to leave my hometown and say farewell
Dirt roads that lead nowhere
Roads that seem to have no destination or purpose
Except the houses that need repairing
Except for the homes that require maintenance and renovation
And front porch people wearing a smile
People who sit on their front porch with a friendly demeanor
And they cover every mile of
And they are present in every part of
I can see my Dad back home
I can visualize my father in our hometown
Working Park County, sandy lawn
Maintaining the parks and open areas, including the green grass lawns
Mama callin' me from the door
My mother beckoning me to come inside from the doorway
Oh, how I wanna go once more to
How much I desire to return again to
Arkansas, land of opportunity
Arkansas, the state full of chances and possibilities
Arkansas, oh, what you do to me
Arkansas, how you stir up my emotions and memories
Prettiest place I ever saw
The most beautiful location I've ever laid eyes on
Was back home in Arkansas
Was my hometown of Arkansas, the place of my cherished memories
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BURT F BACHARACH, HAL DAVID
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