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.
One in a Million
Maxine Brown Lyrics
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I didn't think twice or rationalize
'Cause somehow I knew
That there was more that just chemistry
I mean I knew you were kind of into me
But I figured it's too good to be true
I said, Γ’β¬Β½Pinch me, where's the catch this time?"
Can't find a single cloud in the sky
They say that good things take time
But really great things happen
In the blink of an eye
Thought the chances to meet somebody
Like you were a million to one
I cannot believe it, you're one in a million
All this time I was looking for love
Tryna make things work that weren't good enough
Till I thought I'm through, said, Γ’β¬Β½I'm doneΓ’β¬Β
And stumbled into the arms of the one
You're making me laugh about the silliest stuff
Say that I'm your diamond in the rough
When I'm mad at you, you come with your velvet touch
Can't believe that I'm so lucky
I have never felt so happy
Every time I see that sparkle in your eyes
They say that good things take time
But really great things happen
In the blink of an eye
Thought the chances to meet somebody
Like you were a million to one
I cannot believe it, you're one in a million
All this time I was looking for love
Tryna make things work that weren't good enough
Till I thought I'm through, said, Γ’β¬Β½I'm doneΓ’β¬Β
And stumbled into the arms of the one
I said, Γ’β¬Β½Pinch me, where's the catch this time?"
Can't find a single cloud in the sky
Help me before I get used to this guy
They say that good things take time
But really great things happen
In the blink of an eye
Thought the chances to meet somebody
Like you were a million to one
I cannot believe it, yeah yeah
They say that good things take time
But really great things happen
In the blink of an eye
Thought the chances to meet somebody
Like you were a million to one
I cannot believe it, you're one in a million, yeah
One in a million, yeah
You're one in a million
Maxine Brown's "One in a Million" is a song about the awe and surprise at finding love with someone who seemed too good to be true. The singer is unsure of how they ended up with their partner, but they are overjoyed at the prospect of their relationship. The song revolves around the disbelief that they have found the perfect match, someone who makes them feel happy and content in every way. The metaphor of "one in a million" highlights the rareness and singularity of the singer's newfound relationship.
The first verse emphasizes the singer's surprise at finding someone who they believe is perfect for them. The second verse highlights the ways in which this person is truly special and one-of-a-kind. The chorus asserts that finding someone like this seemed like an impossible feat, and emphasizes the enormity of the singer's joy.
The song ultimately conveys a sense of awe and gratitude at finding the perfect match, and emphasizes the rarity and preciousness of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
How did I get here? I turned around and there you were
The singer is surprised that they ended up meeting their significant other.
I didn't think twice or rationalize
The singer followed their feelings without hesitation.
'Cause somehow I knew
The singer had an instinct that there was more to the relationship than just attraction.
That there was more that just chemistry
The singer believed there was a deeper connection between them than just physical attraction.
I mean I knew you were kind of into me
The singer had an idea that their significant other had feelings for them.
But I figured it's too good to be true
The singer thought that the relationship might not be real or long-lasting.
I said, 'Pinch me, where's the catch this time?''
The singer is questioning if there is something wrong with the relationship.
Can't find a single cloud in the sky
The singer is enjoying every moment of the relationship.
Help me before I get used to this guy
The singer is afraid that they might become too comfortable with the relationship and take it for granted.
They say that good things take time
The singer has heard that good things often require a long time to come to fruition.
But really great things happen
The singer believes that sometimes great things can happen unexpectedly fast.
In the blink of an eye
The singer believes that good things can happen quickly.
Thought the chances to meet somebody
The singer believed that the odds of meeting someone special were low.
Like you were a million to one
The singer thought it was unlikely that they would meet their significant other.
I cannot believe it, you're one in a million
The singer cannot believe how lucky they are to have found their significant other.
All this time I was looking for love
The singer had been searching for love for a long time.
Tryna make things work that weren't good enough
The singer tried to make a relationship work that was not meant to be.
Till I thought I'm through, said, 'I'm done'
The singer believed they were done with relationships.
And stumbled into the arms of the one
The singer met their significant other unexpectedly.
You're making me laugh about the silliest stuff
The singer's significant other makes them laugh.
Say that I'm your diamond in the rough
The singer's significant other sees their potential.
When I'm mad at you, you come with your velvet touch
The singer's significant other comforts them when they are upset.
Can't believe that I'm so lucky
The singer cannot believe how fortunate they are.
I have never felt so happy
The singer has never been happier than they are now.
Every time I see that sparkle in your eyes
The singer loves seeing the joy and love in their significant other's eyes.
I cannot believe it, yeah yeah
The singer still cannot believe how lucky they are.
You're one in a million, yeah
The singer believes that their significant other is unique and special.
One in a million, yeah
The singer repeats that their significant other is rare and special.
Writer(s): Charles Victor Rains, Charles L. Singleton, Rudy Clark, Negin Djafari, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Tobias Gad, Timothy Mosley Copyright: Hanseatic Musikverlag Gmbh & Co. Kg, Alley Music Corp., Walt Disney Music Co. Ltd., Trio Music Co. Inc., Almo Music Corp., Walt Disney Music Company, WB Music Corp.
Contributed by Josiah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
James Briscoe
This record is one in a million, so good
TheSpikehere
Such a great track.
Vanlon Hudson
I Love Maxine Brown Every Since All In My Mind And Funny I Have Loved Her Voice
MJ999
2023 and this is still a helluva tune
Bernard Catterall
Loads of songs have a similar sound at times, but that's the way the music industry is. You get idea's of older recording's. The Blues is a prime example.
Moutton Noir
Baby Everything is all right, Uptight, Outta sight... STILL it sound awesome!
Steven Stewardson
ANOTHER GREAT RECORD FROM THE PAST BRICOMALIGNO HAS STRUCK AGAIN ( UNLEASHING SUBLIME MUSIC ) KTF SOUL BROTHER'S AND SOUL SISTER'S β€ β€ β€
elvingtonred
Awesome
Janice Goodall
Helping my first boyfriend sort record box into label then artist. You know who you are Trev
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