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”.
Child of the King
The Browns Lyrics
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He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hands!
Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold,
His coffers are full, He has riches untold.
Chorus:
I'm a child of the King,
A child of the King:
I'm a child of the King.
My Father's own Son, the Savior of men,
Once wandered on earth as the poorest of them;
But now He is pleading our pardon on high,
That we may be His when He comes by and by.
Chorus:
I'm a child of the King,
A child of the King:
With Jesus my Savior,
I'm a child of the King.
I once was an outcast stranger on earth,
A sinner by choice, an alien by birth,
But I've been adopted, my name's written down,
An heir to a mansion, a robe and a crown.
Chorus:
I'm a child of the King,
A child of the King:
With Jesus my Savior,
I'm a child of the King.
A tent or a cottage, why should I care?
They're building a palace for me over there;
Though exiled from home, yet still may I sing:
All glory to God, I'm a child of the King.
Chorus:
I'm a child of the King,
A child of the King:
With Jesus my Savior,
I'm a child of the King...
In the song "Child of the King" by The Browns, the lyrics describe the singer's relationship with God and the blessings they have received as a result.
The first verse emphasizes God's immense wealth and power. The singer proclaims that their Father is rich in houses and lands, and holds the wealth of the world in His hands. This highlights the abundance and limitless resources that God possesses. The mention of rubies, diamonds, silver, and gold further illustrates the great riches that are at God's disposal.
The chorus then affirms the singer's identity as a child of God. By accepting Jesus as their Savior, they have become part of God's family and share in His divine inheritance. This signifies a personal connection with God and suggests a sense of belonging and acceptance.
The second verse shifts the focus to Jesus, highlighting His humble nature and ultimate role as the Savior of humanity. It acknowledges that Jesus, while on earth, lived a life of poverty, yet now advocates for humanity from a position of authority in heaven. This implies that through Jesus' sacrifice, the singer has the opportunity for redemption and forgiveness, enabling them to be part of God's family.
The third verse dives into the singer's personal journey. They reflect on their past as an outcast and a sinner, emphasizing their lost and alienated state. However, through God's grace, they have been adopted and their name has been inscribed in God's book, signifying their new identity as a child of God. The mention of receiving a mansion, a robe, and a crown suggests the rewards and blessings that await them in their eternal home.
The final verse acknowledges the transient nature of earthly dwellings, highlighting that the real promise lies in the magnificent palace that God is building for them in heaven. Despite being separated from their true home, the singer finds solace and joy in their relationship with God. They express gratitude and praise to God, once again affirming their identity as a child of the King.
Overall, "Child of the King" conveys the idea of spiritual transformation and the profound blessings that come from being part of God's family. It speaks to the believer's sense of security, purpose, and hope in their eternal destiny alongside God.
Line by Line Meaning
My Father is rich in houses and lands,
My Father possesses great abundance and wealth in the form of property and real estate.
He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hands!
He has complete control and ownership over all the riches and treasures of the world.
Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold,
His possessions include valuable gemstones, precious metals like silver and gold.
His coffers are full, He has riches untold.
His treasuries are overflowing, filled with immeasurable wealth and abundance.
I'm a child of the King,
I am a beloved offspring of the Almighty King.
A child of the King:
I hold the status and inheritance of being a child belonging to the King.
With Jesus my Savior,
Through my faith in Jesus, who is my Savior and guide,
I'm a child of the King.
I am embraced as a cherished child of the King, deserving of His love and grace.
My Father's own Son, the Savior of men,
The Son of my Heavenly Father, who is Jesus, the one who redeems humanity,
Once wandered on earth as the poorest of them;
Once walked the Earth, experiencing the hardships of poverty and impoverishment just like any other person.
But now He is pleading our pardon on high,
But now, in His exalted position, He intercedes for us, seeking forgiveness and mercy on our behalf.
That we may be His when He comes by and by.
So that we may be claimed as His own when He returns in the future.
I once was an outcast stranger on earth,
In the past, I was an outsider, a foreigner, estranged from the true purpose and belonging on Earth.
A sinner by choice, an alien by birth,
By my own actions and decisions, I willingly embraced a life of sin, feeling like a foreigner by birth, disconnected from God.
But I've been adopted, my name's written down,
However, I have been graciously chosen and accepted into the family of God, and my name is permanently recorded and recognized.
An heir to a mansion, a robe and a crown.
As an heir, I am entitled to a grand estate, adorned with splendid garments and bestowed with authority and honor.
A tent or a cottage, why should I care?
What significance does it have for me to worry about a simple tent or a modest cottage?
They're building a palace for me over there;
For my future, an opulent palace is being constructed in another realm.
Though exiled from home, yet still may I sing:
Even though I am temporarily separated from my true home, I can still rejoice and express my gratitude through song:
All glory to God, I'm a child of the King.
All praise and honor belong to God, for I am privileged to be a cherished child of the King.
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