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 – 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.
Do it now
Maxine Brown Lyrics
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If you ever gonna want me then want me now
Let's do a little spoonin' wind upon a honeymoonin'
And if you ever gonna love me then do it now
Don' wait until my hair turns grey show me that you care
I might be too old to appreciate the love we now could share
If you ever gonna hold me then do it now
If you ever gonna squeeze me then squeeze me now
If you ever gonna love me then do it now
[ Guitar ]
Don' wait until my hair turns grey show me that you care
I might be too old to appreciate the love we now could share
If you ever gonna hug me then do it now
If you ever gonna need me then need me now
Let's walk in the moonlight let's live in a paradise
If you ever gonna love me then do it now
Maxine Brown's song titled Do It Now is a soulful ballad that conveys a sense of urgency in love. The song speaks to a lover, urging them to express their feelings and commit to their relationship without delay. The lyrics state that if the love is real and true, then it should be expressed immediately, without waiting for a specific time or event.
The lyrics repeat the phrase "If you ever gonna love me then do it now," emphasizing the importance of seizing the moment and not wasting time. The lyrics further stress that waiting until later in life to express love may result in missed opportunities or regret. The song suggests that love should be enjoyed in the present moment, and that lovers should make the most of their time together while they can.
In essence, the song encourages vulnerability and risk-taking in love. It suggests that expressing love takes courage and that waiting for the perfect moment may result in missed opportunities. The lyrics ask that lovers seize the moment and commit to love, even when faced with uncertainty or fear.
Line by Line Meaning
If you ever gonna kiss me then do it now
If you have any desire to kiss me, don't wait and do it now.
If you ever gonna want me then want me now
If you have any desire to be with me, don't wait and express it now.
Let's do a little spoonin' wind upon a honeymoonin'
Let's be romantic and enjoy cuddling while on a honeymoon.
And if you ever gonna love me then do it now
If you have any feelings of love for me, don't wait and express it now.
Don't wait until my hair turns grey show me that you care
Don't wait until I'm old to express your care and affection.
I might be too old to appreciate the love we now could share
If you wait till I'm old, I might not be able to enjoy and appreciate our bond.
If you ever gonna hold me then do it now
If you have any desire to hold me, don't wait and do it now.
If you ever gonna squeeze me then squeeze me now
If you want to express your affection by hugging me tightly, don't wait and do it now.
Let's find a preacher man let's live in a lover's land
Let's get married and build our own world of love and togetherness.
If you ever gonna love me then do it now
If you have any feelings of love for me, don't wait and express it now.
[ Guitar ]
Instrumental Break
Don't wait until my hair turns grey show me that you care
Don't wait until I'm old to express your care and affection.
I might be too old to appreciate the love we now could share
If you wait till I'm old, I might not be able to enjoy and appreciate our bond.
If you ever gonna hug me then do it now
If you have any desire to hug me, don't wait and do it now.
If you ever gonna need me then need me now
If you have any desire to depend on me, don't wait and express it now.
Let's walk in the moonlight let's live in a paradise
Let's enjoy romantic walks in the moonlight and create our own paradise of love.
If you ever gonna love me then do it now
If you have any feelings of love for me, don't wait and express it now.
Writer(s): Jimmy Dallas
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
strandwolf
Powerful paint. The tune is terrific, too!
Carole Cameron
I love this tune...haven't been able to find it on youtube so thanks for posting it:-)x Don't suppose you've got Mavis Staples singing Endlessly can't find that on you tube either?ktf
Mr818joker
@strandwolf gracias amigo
Mr818joker
@1264caz hmmm im gonna check my collection......