Early life
She was born in Montreal and reared in Vancouver, Canada, although some sources list her birthplace as Detroit, Michigan. As a teenager, Miquel frequented nightclubs, influencing her dream of becoming a performer. As a young woman, Miquel read Medicine at George Washington University in Washington D.C., during which time she married and had daughter Sinitta Renet Malone (popularly known as Sinitta, of 'So Macho' and 'Toy Boy' fame) in Seattle, Washington.
She was prompted to leave the university after she auditioned for the U.S. touring company of the musical Hair and landed the part of Sheila.
Miquel arrived in the UK in May of 1973, having divorced her husband. She was cast as the lead in Decameron '73 at the famous Roadhouse in London and through this earned critical acclaim - 'a star is born.' She was then given an interview on the Michael Parkinson Show, and later appeared in the pilot of The Sweeney with John Thaw.
In 1974 she was granted a part in the film Rollerball with James Caan, as well as the role of Miriam in the tele-play Regan. She also held a two year association with the singing and dancing group 'Second Generation', during which time she appeared in the BBC production of Armchair Theatre.
Through the next two years she performed various parts in Bubbling Brown Sugar and television appearances in Seaside Special, Supersonic, The Ronnie Corbett Show, Jack Parnell's Show, Vince Hill's Musical Time Machine and Bruce Forsyth's Bring on the Girls.
Music career
In 1976 she played Sister Anna in the musical Mardi Gras (which opened Thursday, March 18 at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London). It was through this that she was discovered and signed for her first record release, 'The First Time Around'. This led her to musician Alan Hawkshaw (of Emile Ford and the Checkmates, and The Shadows), who signed her for an album deal. The album 'Symphony of Love' (1978) was her first real international hit, which included the title track, 'Dancin' with the Lights Down Low', 'This is Something New to Me', 'The Day They Got Disco in Brazil', 'Do It' and 'Something Made of Love'. This album shot up the American charts to No. 26 (her music was very popular within the gay community), only to come down again in the early 1980s as disco 'died' (at least in America).
Also in 1978 she appeared in the American film Superman, as the non-speaking 8th reporter in a scene following the first Superman spotting.
In need of a producer in the early '80s, Miquel crossed the paths of Ian Levine and Fiachra Trench in 1983. Together with Record Shack Records, they created the album 'Manpower', a Hi-NRG classic. The first single released from the album' So Many Men, So Little Time' became a huge hit and peak at number #2 on the club charts and put Miquel on the international music map.
In the two years following Manpower, she appeared in stage productions of Only in America, the Lieber and Stoller Musical; The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and One Mo' Time, as well as in numerous international clubs but did not release any more albums until 1985. 'Close to Perfection' (also produced by Levine) was indeed a great album, but could not compete with her first success. The album featured two massive U.S. dance radio & dance chart hits, with "Black Leather" and "Close to Perfection."
Later songs include 'On the Radio' (not the Donna Summer song), 'Footprints in the Sand' and 'This Time It's Real', all with Nightmare Records (Ian Levine's own attempt at a record label).
In 1989 she was seen as Jill in the second episode of the fourth series ('Accidents Happen') of the British show Casualty.
The 1990s
Then in 1995, she starred as the Housekeeper in Solomon and Sheba, with Halle Berry. Also in 1995 she played Sgt. Patton in French Kiss, with Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline (a mini-part in the United States Embassy scene). She can be heard on the London cast recordings of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (1993) and Fame (1995) (as Miss Sherman, the English teacher).
The Year 2000 To Present
Brown kick off the new millennium playing the Negro Woman in the 2001 play A Streetcar Named Desire at the Royal National Theatre (Lyttelton), in London, directed by Trevor Nunn and starring Glenn Close as Blanche DuBois.
She also appeared in the brilliant 2001 film Wit, where she has a brief exchange with Emma Thompson (who plays Vivian Bearing), as the 2nd Technician.
In 2004, Brown appeared as Idella in the London production of Purlie at the Bridewell Theatre in London (a role originally played by Helen Martin, from the American sitcom 227). Her performance was critiqued as 'forcefully played'.
Miquel Brown: The Lady, Her Loves and Her Lord was presented at the Bullion Room Theatre in London in 2005. This one-person revue was said to be 'a musical journey through her life from birth to the present'.
In 2005, Miquel appeared as Chloe the old maid in An American Haunting with Sissy Spacek. As it like the novel of the same name, it is based on the account of the Bell Family, allegedly tormented by The Bell Witch of Red River, Tennessee. The following year, 2006, she co-starred along side Robert Ashe in the drama film 9/11: The Twin Towers.
In 2007 Brown is starring in the original London production of Menopause: The Musical.
Discography
Albums
* Symphony of Love 1978
* Manpower 1983
* Close to Perfection 1985
* The Best of Miquel Brown Hot Productions 1991
Singles
* "First Time Round"
* "Dancin' With the Lights Down Low"
* "This Is Something New to Me"
* "The Day They Got Disco In Brazil"
* "Do It"
* "Something Made to Love"
* "Beeline"
* "So Many Men, So Little Time"
* "He's A Saint, He's A Sinner"
* "Close to Perfection"
* "Black Leather"
* "On The Radio"
* "Footprints In The Sand"
* "This Time It's Real"
He's A Saint He's A Singer
Miquel Brown Lyrics
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Beggarman, thief
My baby changes like the weather
Tinker, tailor
Soldier spy
Don't matter long as we're together
Tall, short
He's my ray of sunshine
Whether he's good
Or whether he's bad
I know he is mine, all mine
He's mine
Yes he's mine
Rich man, poor man
Beggarman, thief
My baby changes like the weather
Tinker, tailor
Soldier spy
Don't matter long as we're together
Tall, short
Young or old
He's my ray of sunshine
Whether he's good
Or whether he's bad
I know he is mine, all mine
He's mine
He's a saint
He's a sinner
He's my all time winner
He's a saint
He's a sinner
He's my all time winner
Doctor, Lawyer
Farmer and chief
I don't care how he earns his money
Weak or strong
Smooth or rough
He makes my day sunny
Serious or joking around
His time is always my time
All the hottest men in the world
Couldn't tempt from that man of mine
He's mine
He's a saint
He's a sinner
He's my all time winner
He's a saint
He's a sinner
He's my all time winner
Casanova and Romeo too
Couldn't compete with my lover
Whether he frowns or whether he smiles
I couldn't look at another
Brown hair or blonde hair
Dark or fair
His love -
Though my friends say they don't see much
He's that -
He's mine
He's a saint
He's a sinner
He's my all time winner
He's a saint
He's a sinner
He's my all time winner
Casanova and Romeo too
Couldn't compete with my lover
Whether he frowns or whether he smiles
I couldn't look at another
Brown hair or blonde hair
Dark or fair
His love -
Though my friends say they don't see much
He's that -
He's mine
He's a saint
He's a sinner
He's my all time winner
He's a saint
He's a sinner
He's my all time winner
The song "He's a Saint He's a Sinner" by Miquel Brown is an ode to a lover, who no matter what his background or personality may be like, is the singer's "all-time winner." The lyrics describe how the lover changes like the weather, represented by the various occupations and physical traits mentioned throughout the song, but ultimately none of that matters because they are together. The singer is willing to overlook any flaws or imperfections, and even makes the statement that all the hottest men in the world wouldn't tempt her away.
The chorus repeats the phrase "He's a saint, he's a sinner, he's my all-time winner," emphasizing that the lover is a complex individual with both positive and negative traits, but still wholly loved and accepted by the singer. The subject matter of the song is universal and relatable, as many people have experienced loving someone with flaws and imperfections but still accepting them completely.
Line by Line Meaning
Rich man, poor man
My lover's wealth status does not impact our relationship
Beggarman, thief
My lover's profession does not impact our relationship
My baby changes like the weather
My lover's moods are varied and not always predictable
Tinker, tailor
My lover's profession does not impact our relationship
Soldier spy
My lover's profession does not impact our relationship
Don't matter long as we're together
Our love for each other remains strong regardless of external factors
Tall, short
My lover's height does not impact our relationship
Young or old
My lover's age does not impact our relationship
He's my ray of sunshine
My lover brings happiness into my life
Whether he's good
My lover's moral character does not impact my love for him
Or whether he's bad
My lover's moral character does not impact my love for him
I know he is mine, all mine
I am possessive of my lover and he belongs to me
He's a saint
My lover has admirable qualities
He's a sinner
My lover has flaws and makes mistakes
He's my all time winner
My lover is everything to me and has won my heart
Doctor, Lawyer
My lover's profession does not impact our relationship
Farmer and chief
My lover's profession does not impact our relationship
I don't care how he earns his money
My lover's income source does not impact our relationship
Weak or strong
My lover's physical strength does not impact our relationship
Smooth or rough
My lover's demeanor does not impact our relationship
He makes my day sunny
My lover brings happiness into my life
Serious or joking around
My lover's behavior does not impact our relationship
His time is always my time
I am possessive of my lover's time and attention
All the hottest men in the world
I am not attracted to other men
Couldn't tempt from that man of mine
I am loyal to my lover and no other man can take his place
Casanova and Romeo too
Other romantic figures do not compare to my lover
Brown hair or blonde hair
My lover's hair color does not impact our relationship
Dark or fair
My lover's skin color does not impact our relationship
His love -
My lover's affection for me
Though my friends say they don't see much
My friends do not understand our relationship
He's that -
My lover is everything to me
He's mine
My lover belongs to me and no one else
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IAN LEVINE, FIACHRA TRENCH
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A classic, written & produced by Ian Levine & Fiachra Trench, arguably the best Hi NRG songwriters of all time 💯
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This is how I feel about my cat
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I find it's more like a pop gospel
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