1) Maxine Brown is an Am… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with this name:
1) Maxine Brown is an American soul singer.
2) Maxine Brown was an American country music singer and member of The Browns.
1) Maxine Ella Brown (born 18 August 1939, in Kingstree, South Carolina) is an American soul singer.
She began singing as a child, performing with two New York based gospel groups when she was a teenager. In 1960, she signed with the small Nomar record label, who released the smooth soul ballad "All in My Mind" late in the year. The single became a hit, climbing to number two on the R&B charts (number 19 pop), and it was quickly followed by "Funny", which peaked at number three. Brown was poised to become a star, and she moved to ABC-Paramount in 1962, but left the label within a year and signed to the New York based, uptown soul label, Wand, in 1963.
Brown recorded her best work at Wand, having a string of moderate hits for the label over the next three years. Among these were the Carole King / Gerry Goffin song "Oh No Not My Baby", which reached number 24 on the pop charts; "It's Gonna Be Alright"; and several duets with Chuck Jackson. However, the label focused much of their attention on Dionne Warwick, leaving Maxine Brown to toil in semi-obscurity.
In 1969, she left Wand and signed first with Commonwealth United and then Avco Records, but her later recordings met with little commercial success. Despite her lack of hits, Brown is acknowledged as one of the finest R&B vocalists of her time, capable of delivering soul, jazz, and pop with equal aplomb.
2) Maxine Brown (April 27, 1931 β January 21, 2019) was an American country music singer who was originally a member of the successful 1950s trio the Browns, before a brief solo career.
All in My Mind
Maxine Brown Lyrics
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And its more than I can bare,
I don't know baby,
Maybe its all in my mind, all in my mind.
I know that I've been true,
But honey sweetie baby what about you?
I don't know baby, Maybe its all in my mind.
We've been going steady so long,
I'd never dream you would ever do me wrong,
I knew I was yours and I thought you were mine,
And that every little thing was so fine.
Whoa darling Id hate to see,
Someone else with you other than me,
I don't know baby,
Maybe its all in my mind,
All in mind,
Oh, hum, hum,
Oh yes, its all in my mind.
I don't mean to think so mean and evil baby,
Please tell me, tell me
It's all in my mind.
In Maxine Brown's song "All in My Mind," she sings about her fears that her lover may not be as committed to their relationship as she is. She begins the song by expressing her worry that her partner does not care for her as much as she does for them, causing her emotional distress that she cannot bear. Maxine feels that it is all in her mind, and she may be overthinking things. As the song progresses, Maxine wonders if her lover is faithful to her, saying that she has always been true to them, but she is unsure if they can say the same. She expresses doubt in the longevity of their relationship, fearing that someone else may win their heart over. However, she hopes that her fears are unfounded, and that the sadness she feels is all in her mind, and that her beloved will reassure her that it's not real.
The song's themes of uncertainty and insecurity about relationships are relatable to many people. Brown is interpreting the pain and confusion of her own experience in a way that many people can identify. The worry and self-doubt in the lyrics showcase the dark and troubled side of romantic relationships, and the fear of losing one's partner can be seen as a universal experience. The line "maybe it's all in my mind" is the key phrase that sums up the song's meaning. It is a question that is both existential and specific. Brown is expressing her confusion about the state of her relationship, and her ultimate worry that it is all in her mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I think that you don't care,
I believe that you are indifferent towards me,
And its more than I can bare,
It is overwhelming and difficult to bear,
I don't know baby,
I am uncertain about the situation,
Maybe its all in my mind, all in my mind.
Perhaps it is just my imagination and not reality.
I know that I've been true,
I am aware that I have been faithful,
But honey sweetie baby what about you?
What about your feelings towards me, my dear?
We've been going steady so long,
We have been in a committed relationship for a long time,
I'd never dream you would ever do me wrong,
I never thought you would betray me,
I knew I was yours and I thought you were mine,
I believed that we belonged to each other,
And that every little thing was so fine.
And that everything was going well.
Whoa darling Id hate to see,
I would dislike seeing,
Someone else with you other than me,
You being with someone else instead of me,
I don't know baby,
I am uncertain about the situation,
Maybe its all in my mind,
Perhaps it is just my imagination and not reality,
All in mind,
Only in my thoughts,
Oh, hum, hum,
Musical interlude,
Oh yes, its all in my mind.
Yes, I am convinced that it is just my imagination.
I don't mean to think so mean and evil baby,
I do not intend to have negative or cruel thoughts about you, my dear,
Please tell me, tell me
I am requesting for you to tell me,
It's all in my mind.
Confirm that it is just my imagination and not reality.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FREDDY JOHNSON, LEROY KIRKLAND, MAXINE BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pjf654
1961.....I think that you don't care,
And it's more than I can bear,
I don't know baby,
Maybe it's all in my mind, all in my mind.
I know that I've been true,
But honey sweetie baby what about you?
I don't know baby,
Maybe it's all in my mind.
Weve been going steady so long,
I'd never dream you would ever do me wrong,
I knew I was yours and I thought you were mine,
And that every little thing was so fine.
Whoa darling I'd hate to see,
Someone else with you other than me,
I don't know baby,
Maybe it's all in my mind,
All in mind,
Oh, hum, hum,
Oh yes, it's all in my mind.
I don't mean to think so mean and evil baby,
Please tell me, tell me
It's all in my mind......1961
@denisehoran2638
Love these Love Songs.
Brings back the fondest of memories of all my siblings and their families before marriage and til
I grew up and married, as well.
my children say I am a
Refugee from the "70s".
But they don't know,
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@flydiva53
I sang this on stage with Maxine Brown when I was 6 years old she took me up on stage with her at the Apollo becaue I was singing from my seat . So many memories
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@Cynthia...
How awesome.
@rs.California66
Thanks for sharing your childhood wish.
@glorious880
As always with this era of singers and musicians the depth and soul of their singing is immeasurable an Incomparable.
@GIASIMBA
By far one of the best soulful ballad by the fabulous, underrated, soulful Maxine Brown. Way ahead of her peers....2:25 of bliss
@patriciamorris2675
My mom loved this song she played it over and over very good memories miss her so much
@michelleragsdale4247
I seriously think I was supposed to be born at this time of age. I'm so in love with the music, cars & the old school vato vibe All around.....my kids always ask why I listen to music that came out before I was even born. Well this is what my mom would play while I was growing up. And this music is what I will always love.
@crazysusanaita619
Seriously I'm from 81 and I wish I was around this era music cars n old school guys