Los Angeles-based Sheree recorded two albums, in the early Eighties, both for the Capitol imprint.
'Straight Ahead' was released in 1981 and included the songs 'You'll Be Dancing All Night' and 'It's A Pleasure'.
'The Music' followed in 1982 and included 'Happy Music', 'Got To Get Away' and 'On My Way Home' (featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica).
Both albums were showcases for her songwriting abilities, with 'It's A Pleasure' recognized as her finest moment, and later re-recorded by Frances Nero.
She has also worked closely with long time friend Patrice Rushen (co-writing both 'Haven't You Heard' in 1979 and 'Watch Out' in 1986).
Sheree has also been a backing singer with Fire Fox and Marilyn Scott.
Her Capitol albums featured the artists Patrice Rushen, Syreeta, Paulinho Da Costa, Steve Khan, Larry Williams, Stevie Wonder, Paul Jackson Jnr and Abraham Laboriel.
Through the nineties Sheree Brown continued to work and is considered as being one of the finest session musicians within the industry.
Sheree co-wrote (with Patrice Rushen and Naughty By Nature) the 1994 gold-selling single, 'Groove Thang', performed by Zhané on their album of the same name.
She also co-wrote 'Not Just One In A Million' and 'Closer To You' with Patrice Rushen, both songs taken from the 'Hollywood Shuffle' film soundtrack.
In the year 2001, Sheree and Patrice Rushen began work alongside some young, new musicians calling themselves SBPR (Sisters Being Positively Real a.k.a. Sheree Brown Patrice Rushen).
The project was entitled 'Beautiful Woman, The Album'.
The album came out on Sheree's own Brown Baby Entertainment Group Records.
Sheree has performed a One-Woman USO Tour in Germany, Egypt, Israel and Italy, as well as performances at Hollywood's famed House of Blues, The Conga Room and Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
She has sung background vocals on albums by Patrice Rushen and Syreeta Wright, and on soundtrack albums for the films 'Congo' and 'The Air Up There'.
She has also hosted the House of Blues popular weekly 'Gospel Brunch'.
In the wake of the September 11th tragedy of 2001, Sheree produced a music video for the SBPR song, 'Wish I Could Fly Away', for the Police Activities League (PAL), to honour those officers who lost their lives during that disaster
She is also a music educator at the elementary school level (1st through 5 th grade), along with her current work teaching songwriting and choral performance to sixth through tenth grade students at Community Harvest Charter School in Los Angeles, California.
Sheree has also collaborated with her husband, minister and educator, Douglass Johnson, Sr., and artist Pixote Hunt, in co-writing the children's book series, 'Zhakanaka', and the accompanying music CD.
The first book of the series, titled 'Zhakanaka-The Word', was released in February 2004.
A new solo project entitled '83 was released in 2004, along with the re-issue of the SBPR set from 2001. The album containing new bonus tracks
Spirit
Sheree Brown Lyrics
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And the fire's wash burning
Dark ash we rise transformed in the rain
We fly through the sky leaving trails we blazing
Can you feel the spirit?
I am calling
Hear the messages from the spirit
Spirit
I am calling (hear the messages)
This love new life it breathes
And each season brings a new thing
The peace runs deep these roots they reach Oh
Steadfast I sing to the top
I'm calling
Can you feel the spirit?
I am calling
Hear the messages from the spirit
Mmm I've got a message for you
Spirit
I am calling (hear the messages)
Ooh, you know it's time for peace of mind
It's all divine
Gonna find peace of mind Ooh
Can you feel the spirit?
I am calling
Hear the messages from the spirit
I've got a message for you
Spirit
I am calling (hear the messages)
Can you feel the spirit?
Spirit (spirit)
Spirit
In Sheree Brown's song "Spirit," the lyrics evoke a sense of transformation and connection to something greater. The imagery of rolling waves, burning fire, and rising dark ash conveys a process of change and rebirth. The idea of flying through the sky and leaving blazing trails suggests a sense of freedom and empowerment.
The repeated question, "Can you feel the spirit?" serves as a call to the listener to tap into their own spiritual essence. It invites them to be open to the messages and wisdom that the spirit has to offer. The singer emphasizes her role as a messenger, stating "I've got a message for you." This implies that there is an important and personal message waiting to be received by the listener.
The lyrics also touch on themes of love, new life, and peace. The line "This love new life it breathes" suggests that love has the power to bring forth new beginnings and growth. The mention of each season bringing a new thing implies that change and evolution are natural and necessary. The deep roots and steadfastness symbolize strength and resilience.
The chorus emphasizes the calling of the spirit and the desire for peace of mind. It's a plea for the listener to tune in and connect with their spiritual self. The repetition of the word "spirit" at the end of the song reinforces the central theme and serves as a final reminder of the spiritual presence that surrounds us.
Line by Line Meaning
Rolling waves the water breaks
As the water crashes in rolling waves, it symbolizes the breaking of barriers and the emergence of new beginnings.
And the fire's wash burning
The fire's burning and washing alludes to a purifying process, where old negative energies are being cleansed.
Dark ash we rise transformed in the rain
In the midst of darkness and struggle, we rise and transform ourselves through the healing power of rain, representing renewal and growth.
We fly through the sky leaving trails we blazing
With passion and determination, we soar through life, leaving behind a trail that ignites and inspires others.
Can you feel the spirit?
Are you able to perceive the intangible essence of life, the energy that connects us all?
I am calling
I am reaching out, urging you to listen and be present in the moment.
Hear the messages from the spirit
Listen attentively to the wisdom and guidance that the spirit conveys.
I've got a message for you
I have something important to share that is meant specifically for you.
This love new life it breathes
Love gives birth to new life, breathing vitality and freshness into every experience.
And each season brings a new thing
Just as each season brings change, every phase of life holds the potential for growth and transformation.
The peace runs deep these roots they reach
Peacefulness is profound and acts as a foundation that allows us to extend our reach and influence.
Oh steadfast I sing to the top
With unwavering determination, I sing my song of resilience, aiming to reach the pinnacle of my potential.
Ooh, you know it's time for peace of mind
Recognize that now is the moment to find tranquility and clarity within your thoughts and emotions.
It's all divine
Every aspect of existence is connected to the divine and carries a deeper purpose or meaning.
Gonna find peace of mind Ooh
I am committed to discovering inner peace and tranquility.
Spirit (spirit)
The essence of life, the intangible energy that pervades everything.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Marcus Clayton Paul, Maya Johnson, Sheree Brown
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