Her father was pop guitarist Joe Brown and her mother was a popular backing singer Vicki Brown. She appeared as singer with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, and in 1977 she was a backing singer on the Small Faces' final album In the Shade. Later, together with her mother as The Lillettes, she was a backing singer on Steve Marriott's Packet of Three: Live.
She recorded her debut album Stop! with her guitarist brother Pete Brown as producer. In 1988 the single "Stop" was released and almost a year later it topped the charts in Holland and Germany, reached number four in the U.K. charts; the album did likewise and went on to sell 2.5 million worldwide. Despite more chart singles, the follow-up April Moon (1990) managed only something over half a million sales, and sales of her third album 43 Minutes (1993) were also poor. Her independently-released album Box (1997) made 17,000-odd sales.
She spent some time as featured vocalist with Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, and was a backing singer on Pink Floyd's Division Bell tour in 1994. In 2000 the album Reboot was released. In April 2003 the BBC broadcast an interview with her, playing her ukulele and singing "Kiss of Love". Her most recent releases (2007) are Of the Moment and an EP of acoustic arrangements, Ukulele and Voice, recorded with her father.
Some new tracks have also been made available for listening on her Myspace profile, and her official fan club site [url=[officialsite]http://www.onecandle.co.uk]One Candle offers two demo tracks of the album.
Whisper
Sam Brown Lyrics
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And you shook me gently to make sure I was alive
You'd been watching and waiting, so patiently wise
Knowing that I knew I was living a lie
Whisper in my ear
Oh my darling
You're so dear to me
Oh my darling
I will never leave
For as long as there's breath in my body
I will never leave
We've travelled these times down a rough beaten track
In our rusty old banger and I've never looked back
Our heads have been battered and our spirits have been worn
But I've never been happier and to be your wife I've sworn
Whisper in my ear
Oh my darling
You're so dear to me
Reach out, I'll be here
Oh my darling
I will never leave
For as long as there's breath in my body
I will never leave
I will never leave
I will always be here
The song Whisper by Sam Brown speaks about finding true love and being awakened from a life of deceit by the person who loves you deeply. The lyrics convey a sense of awakening, a newfound awareness of the true self, and the journey of two individuals who have gone through trials and tribulations together. The opening line “You woke me up in the middle of my life, and you shook me gently to make sure I was alive” speaks to the idea that true love inspires you to live your life to the fullest, to be present in the moment, and to appreciate the beauty of life.
The chorus, “Whisper in my ear, oh my darling, you're so dear to me, Reach out, I'll be here, oh my darling, I will never leave” is a promise of unconditional love and support. It reassures the listener that their loved one will always be there to whisper words of encouragement and support, no matter what happens. The second verse, “We've travelled these times down a rough beaten track, In our rusty old banger, and I've never looked back, Our heads have been battered, and our spirits have been worn, But I've never been happier, and to be your wife I've sworn” speaks to the idea of a journey of ups and downs, and overcoming challenges together.
Overall, Sam Brown's Whisper is a beautiful song about the journey of life, the beauty of love, and the promise of unconditional support from a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
You woke me up in the middle of my life
You came into my life at a point when I was not expecting anything or anyone new.
And you shook me gently to make sure I was alive
You brought excitement and new emotions into my life that made me feel renewed and alive.
You'd been watching and waiting, so patiently wise
You had been waiting for the right moment to come into my life and you were patient in doing so.
Knowing that I knew I was living a lie
You understood that I had been living a life that was not true to myself and helped me realize that.
Whisper in my ear
Speak to me gently and intimately.
Oh my darling
Expressing affection.
You're so dear to me
You mean a lot to me and I hold you in high regard.
Reach out, I'll be here
I am always here for you and will support you in whatever you need.
I will never leave
I am committed to being by your side and will never abandon you.
For as long as there's breath in my body
My commitment to you will never end, for as long as I am alive.
We've travelled these times down a rough beaten track
We have experienced difficult times together.
In our rusty old banger and I've never looked back
We have been through these tough times together, and I treasure these moments.
Our heads have been battered and our spirits have been worn
We have faced challenges and have been exhausted by them.
But I've never been happier and to be your wife I've sworn
Despite our challenges, being with you has made me happier than I have ever been and I am committed to you as your partner for life.
I will always be here
I will be here to support and love you through anything life may bring our way.
Contributed by Evan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.