1) The Browns were … Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands under the name The Browns.
1) The Browns were an American family singing group from Pine Bluff, Arkansas made up of Jim Ed Brown and his sisters, Maxine Brown and Bonnie Brown.
Country music singers, they sang individually at rural venues until 1954 when Maxine Brown, and younger brother Jim Ed, signed a record contract as a singing duo. Eighteen-year-old Bonnie joined the group in 1955, and the following year they were signed by Chet Atkins, RCA Victor Records producer in Nashville, Tennessee. The family trio recorded several songs that met with only modest success until 1959, when their 45 rpm folk single called "The Three Bells" was a no. 1 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 pop music and country music charts. Based on a song called "Les trois cloches," the song was originally a hit in France for both the group Les Compagnons de la chanson and Édith Piaf.
The Browns followed up the success of "The Three Bells" with "Scarlet Ribbons" and "The Old Lamplighter," recordings that also did very well on both the pop and country music charts. With an international following, The Browns toured Europe extensively and recorded further moderate successes on the country music charts. In 1963, they became part of the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1965, Jim Ed Brown began working on a solo career, and in 1967 the trio formally disbanded. Jim Ed continued to record for RCA and had a number of country hits starting in 1965 while still with The Browns. In 1967, he released his first solo top 10 with "Pop A Top" which became his signature song. In 1970, he gained a crossover hit with "Morning" which went to number 4 on the country charts and number 47 on the pop charts. Other hits for Jim Ed included "Angel's Sunday"(1971), "Southern Loving"(1973), "Sometime Sunshine"(1974) and "It's That Time Of Night"(1974). In 1976, he released a string of major duet hits with Helen Cornelius starting with the #1 hit "I Don't Wanna Have To Marry You". Other hits for the duo included "Saying Hello, Saying I Love You, Saying Goodbye"(1977), "Born Believer"(1977), "I'll Never Be Free"(1978), "If The World Ran Out Of Love Tonight"(1978), "You Don't Bring Me Flowers"(1979), "Lying In Love With You"(1979), "Fools"(1979), "Morning Comes Too Early"(1980), and "Don't Bother To Knock"(1981).
Jim Ed has also hosted the syndicated country shows Jim Ed Brown's Country Place, and Nashville On The Road. On The Nashville Network he hosted the talent show You Can Be A Star, and the travel show Going Our Way which featured his wife, Becky, where they went traveling to different places in an RV.
Maxine Brown briefly had a solo career during the late 1960's releasing an album and single for Chart Records titled "Sugar Cane Country".
In 2006, the Browns reunited to perform "The Old Lamplighter" and "The Three Bells" for the PBS special, Country Pop Legends.
2) A horror-themed punk band. Formed in 1998, they played consistently for a year and a half around Western Canada, opening for The New Bomb Turks, Nashville Pussy, AFI, and Good Riddance. In the spring of 1998 the band self-released their first album "Getting Jiggy with The Browns". At this time, the line up was much different; Charlie - Guitar & Vocals, Emmett - Guitar, Leroy - Bass, Freddy - Drums and Lucy - Keyboards.
During the summer of 1998 Lucy and Emmet left the band, Freddy moved to Guitar and a new drummer named ODB began performing live shows, a new keyboard player was not sought out. Also around this time Charlie gave up his guitar duties and focused solely on lead vocals.
In 1999 Meter Records (Canada) released "Greatest Hits Volume One." Shortly after the release The Motherfucking Browns played what they said was their "final" show (summer of 1999) much to the dismay of both Meter Records and the Western Canadian music scene.
In 2000 Middle Man Records (USA) released a split 7" record with The Motherfucking Browns and John Q. Public. The Motherfucking Browns contributed a song from their 1999 album; "Lady, Stay Dead!" alongside a cover of "Bullet" a cover by the influential horror-rock band The Misfits.
2003 saw the release of Tony Hawk's Underground, video game for all major gaming platforms. Alongside bands like Kiss and Social Distortion, The Motherfucking Browns contributed a censored version of their song: "American Werewolf in Calgary". Tony Hawk's Underground went on to win several awards as a groundbreaking video game in 2003.
With the success of Tony Hawk's Underground a new website for the band was announced as well as a new myspace site. Both sites confirmed The Motherfucking Browns were performing with a new line-up: Charlie - Vocals, Eddie - Guitar, James - Bass, Joe - Drums.
2004 saw the release of "And Now the Screaming Starts!" on Meter Records (Canada). After much publicity, and several live shows in the Mid West USA, Horror High Records released their single "The Scream on Halloween" on their "Prom Queen Massacre" compilation, featuring other horror-rock bands such as Blitzkid and Calabrese.
After nearly three years of no activity Meter Records reported that The Motherfucking Browns have returned with the original line up that played on "Greatest Hits Volume One" (except ODB who had since passed away, and replaced by Chow Yun). In the fall of 2007 The Motherfucking Browns played a triumphant "comeback" show in their hometown of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Performing alongside fellow horror rockers Forbidden Dimension. In an interview with Beatroute Magazine a new album for 2008 was announced.
The band is known for their abrasive stage shows, wearing Balaclava ski masks on stage, and songs primarily about horror movies. Charlie Brown is also a contributing writer for horror website www.killerfilm.com
"The best band in the fucking world, you fuckers!"
3) The Browns, a gospel-influenced band, exude excitement on the stage and offer a life-changing experience to all who hear them. The Browns deliver the powerful message of the gospel through word and song that engage audiences of all ages.
The Browns have been touring across the United States since the group began its full-time ministry nine years ago. The heralded group began on the local and state level and has expanded and grown into a national touring group.
This year The Browns received the prestigious honor of Top 10 Mixed Group of the Year for the second year in a row. The Browns will be attending the Singing News Magazine fan awards at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY. “It started out with the Singing News magazine fans voting for the top ten,” Michaela said. “We had no idea we were up for this ward until we got an e-mail to tell us. We were up with some wonderful groups. This honor is very rewarding coming from the fans and knowing that we’ve touched their hearts or ministered to them in some way.” Previously The Browns had been awarded the Top Horizon Group of the Year for 3 consecutive years.
The group has finished their newest recording at the Sound Kitchen and Daywind Studios in Nashville, TN with Grammy award winning producer, Bubba Smith. ”A New Day” will be the Browns 10th national CD release. The newest single on the album has just climbed to #25 on the national radio charts. It is written by group member Jessica, and her fiance, Nick Trammell intitled “It’s A God Thing”.
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The Browns Lyrics
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Jigga, uhh uhh uhh, uh-huh
Pa-pa, uhh, pa-pa, uhh
The G, Roc-A-Fella y'all
Who be, in a Japanese restaurant, eating sushi
Drinking sake, it's me, and my mami with the doobie
Cutie, smelling like Miyake, half-Phillipine thing
Properly, in Versace pants, cocky bow-legged stance
A thing of beauty, watch me, body crazy
Tits Firm like Nature, Foxy, Nas and AZ
Truly reason to bust the toolie and keep laced in jewelry, watch me
Girlie tried to lure me and lock me you gotta get up early
'Cause who's getting played is not me
"Surely you jest," she said, "if you thought I was purely
Out for the bucks you woulda bucked stuck and dropped me"
I said maturely, "You right
But better safe than sorry, but for the lovebirds
Can move to the suburbs, I need to double check your story
To make sure that you one of a kind
And you deserve to be my sunshine"
Touch me with, a heart of gold (uh-huh)
I can't go a day without my sunshine (say what?)
Touch me with, a smile of gold (yeah)
I can't go a day without my sunshine, sunshine
A year gone, and she seein' things most chicks only
Hear in songs (uh-huh) keep in gear phenom
Lots of ice in the air, round the neck the charm (that's right)
Risked a four to life bid to keep that shit on her arm
Keep her impressed at all times, cats would love to creep (uh-huh)
Just to say they crept with mine, slept with mine, she said
I ain't deaf nor blind, niggas stressing
Hatin 'cause they less than mine, they wanna sex me
We chose each other, you acting like you chose me
They oppose you then, they oppose me
We could creep at a low speed, the gat in the hosiery
Double cross you they got to triple cross me
(I'm thinking that's the way it's supposed to be) Uh-huh
(One more thing, if I ever go broke, would you hit the block for me?) Fo' sho'
(She replied, eyes open wide)
(Put that on everything?) I put that on my life (right)
Touch me with, a heart of gold (uh-huh)
I can't go a day without my sunshine (say what?)
Touch me with, a smile of gold (uh)
I can't go a day without my sunshine, sunshine
If I needed would you, give me your kidneys? (Uh, uh, fo' sho')
Catch a case you catch it with me? (Fo' sho')
Pawn your jewelry to come get me? (You better know)
Catch me with a chick, forgive me? (Now that, I don't know)
They spread rumors, will you defend me, tooth and nail? (Uh-huh)
They try to frame me, will you be there, till the truth prevail? (Uhh)
(But would you be the same dude, when you blow the roof off sales
That you was, throwing rocks, at the roof at 12, nigga?)
This is the truth I shell, 'til the loot gets frail
I put this on my nephews, from the smallest to the pale
Me and you balling, from the heavens, or the hell
Won't let you hit the ground if I'm falling myself
Now picture me leaving you in this cold world, rolling for delf
It's me and you in this old girl, we taking the belt
From the lows, to the highs, to the foes we shine
Just continue to be my sunshine, uh
Touch me with, a heart of gold
I can't go a day without my sunshine
Touch me with, a smile of gold
I can't go a day without my sunshine, sunshine
Touch me with, a heart of gold
I can't go a day without my sunshine
Touch me with, a smile of gold
I can't go a day without my sunshine, sunshine
The lyrics to Jay-Z's "Sunshine" describe a relationship between him and a woman he calls "Suki". The song is about trust, loyalty, and love, as Jay-Z questions whether he can trust this woman with his heart, and whether she would be there for him through thick and thin. The song is also about Jay-Z's success, and how it affects his relationships.
The first verse sets the scene in a Japanese restaurant where Jay-Z is eating with his girlfriend, who he refers to as Suki. He admires her beauty and is impressed with her style. However, he is also cautious and is not sure if he can trust her, as he says "better safe than sorry", implying that he wants to protect himself from being used for his fame and money.
In the second verse, Jay-Z talks about how he and Suki have been together for a year and how she is his "sunshine". He acknowledges that many people are jealous of what they have and would try to come between them. Despite this, he is willing to go to great lengths to keep her happy and keep their relationship strong.
Overall, "Sunshine" is a song about the complexities of love and trust in a relationship. It showcases Jay-Z's vulnerability and his willingness to risk it all for the woman he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Who be, in a Japanese restaurant, eating sushi
The singer is at a Japanese restaurant with his partner.
Drinking sake, it's me, and my mami with the doobie
The singer and his partner are drinking sake, and his partner has a hairdo.
Cutie, smelling like Miyake, half-Phillipine thing
The singer's partner is attractive and has a scent of Miyake, and is half Filipino.
For now, let's call her Suki, got me, booty banging
The artist's partner's name is Suki and the artist is attracted to her.
Properly, in Versace pants, cocky bow-legged stance
The artist is wearing Versace pants and standing confidently.
A thing of beauty, watch me, body crazy
The singer is muscular and well-built.
Tits Firm like Nature, Foxy, Nas and AZ
The singer's partner has firm breasts like the famous artists Foxy, Nas and AZ.
Truly reason to bust the toolie and keep laced in jewelry, watch me
The artist's partner is so attractive that he would even carry a gun and wear jewelry to protect her.
Girlie tried to lure me and lock me you gotta get up early
The artist's partner tried to trick him, but he is prepared and alert.
'Cause who's getting played is not me
The artist is not going to be manipulated by his partner.
"Surely you jest," she said,"if you thought I was purely Out for the bucks you woulda bucked stuck and dropped me"
The singer's partner denies being interested only in money.
I said maturely, "You right
The artist agrees with his partner's statement.
But better safe than sorry
The singer wants to be cautious in moving the relationship forward.
but for the lovebirds Can move to the suburbs, I need to double check your story
Before moving to the suburbs with his partner, the singer wants to verify her story.
To make sure that you one of a kind
The singer wants to confirm that his partner is unique and special.
And you deserve to be my sunshine
The artist intends to treat his partner with love and respect.
Touch me with, a heart of gold (uh-huh)
The artist wants his partner to touch him with a loving heart.
I can't go a day without my sunshine (say what?)
The singer can't imagine living without his partner's love.
If I needed would you, give me your kidneys?
The singer is asking if his partner would donate her kidney to him if he needed one.
Catch a case you catch it with me? (Fo' sho')
The artist's partner will be there for him through thick and thin.
Pawn your jewelry to come get me? (You better know)
The artist's partner will go to great lengths to help him if he needs it.
Catch me with a chick, forgive me?
The artist is unsure if his partner would forgive him if she caught him with another woman.
They spread rumors, will you defend me, tooth and nail? (Uh-huh)
The singer is asking if his partner would defend him if others spread rumors about him.
They try to frame me, will you be there, till the truth prevail? (Uhh)
The artist is asking if his partner would support him through a difficult situation where he is framed.
Now picture me leaving you in this cold world, rolling for delf
The singer can't imagine leaving his partner to face the world alone.
It's me and you in this old girl, we taking the belt
The singer and his partner are together for life, taking the championship belt.
Just continue to be my sunshine, uh
The singer wants his partner to continue being the light of his life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Darryll Barksdale, Morgan Robinson, James Samuel Harris, Terry Stephen Lewis, Karl Bartos, Ralf Hutter
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