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”.
Dream On
The Browns Lyrics
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Fuck you in the shower or the counter, we got options
Put it all on you tonight, yeah
You know that it's on sight, ohh (yeah)
I'm the reason you keep coming back, girl, you fiendin'
I'm addicted to the way you ride it when you screaming
Tryna touch your soul when I'm all in it, can you feel me?
Baby, I want you to scream
But not in a bad way (bad way)
Put you to bed early
I'ma take you to a new place
Close your eyes and go to sleep
I ain't talking 'bout a nightmare (no)
And I been waiting all day (all day)
So don't hold backe, babe
Baby, I want you to dream, dream
Dream
Dream, dream (ooh, dream)
You gon' see me, baby, when I make you dream
Body drippin', I'm a star leaking
Wanna taste all of your flavors
New position, yeah, baby, listen
We wakin' up all the neighbors
We can have a private party
And we don't have to tell nobody
Baby, yeah
And that's why I know that
I'm the reason you keep coming back, girl, you fiendin'
I'm addicted to the way you ride it when you screaming
Tryna touch your soul when I'm all in it, can you feel me?
Yeah, and I don't care who hears us
Baby, I want you to scream
And not in a bad way (no, baby)
Put you to bed early (put you to bed)
I'ma take you to a new place
Close your eyes and go to sleep (oh, go to sleep)
I ain't talking 'bout a nightmare (no)
And I been waiting all day (I'm waiting)
So don't hold backe, babe (no, no)
Baby, I want you to dream, dream (ohh, yeah, baby)
Dream (girl, go to sleep, girl, go to sleep)
Dream, dream (yeah)
You gon' see me, baby, when I make you dream
The Browns's song Dream On is all about the importance of holding on to your dreams and never giving up on them. The lyrics suggest that dreams are a vital part of our existence and that's why they never die. The song encourages listeners to be what they want to be and do what they want to do, but always put God first. The belief is that if you do this, all the best things in life will surely come to you. The lyrics highlight the idea that we were made to fly and that we should never give up on our dreams.
The repeated refrain of "That's why they don't die" emphasizes the idea that our dreams are eternal and will always be a part of us. Additionally, the song urges listeners to hold on to their dreams even when things get tough, and to remember that time is the only proof of the wisdom that we hold.
The message of the song is clear: never give up on your dreams. The lyrics are a powerful reminder that we all have something within us that we're meant to achieve, and that with God's help, there's nothing we can't accomplish.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Expressing the importance and excitement of dreams
Dreams
Referring to the visions and aspirations of the mind
Are a vital part of my existence
Acknowledging the necessity of dreams in one's life
That's why they don't die
Explaining that dreams persist because of their significance
My dreams
Referring specifically to the singer's own personal dreams
That's why they don't die (Don't die! Don't die!)
Reiterating the idea that dreams endure because of their importance
Be what you wanna be
Encouraging listeners to follow their desired paths in life
Do what you wanna do
Encouraging listeners to pursue their passions and interests
But put God first
Prioritizing one's faith and belief in a higher power
And you'll surely get the rest
Believing that by putting God first, success and happiness will follow
And all the best
Referring to the most desirable outcomes in life
Will surely come to you
Having faith that success and happiness will come to those who prioritize their faith and dreams
You was made to fly (Aya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya)
Using the metaphor of flight to express the potential and freedom of following one's dreams
Don't give up on dreams
Encouraging listeners to persevere and not abandon their aspirations
Time is the only proof
Recognizing that time will reveal the wisdom and truth of one's dreams and actions
Of the wisdom that you hold
Implying that one gains wisdom through pursuing their dreams and experiences
Be what you wanna be (Hey! Hey!)
Repeating the earlier message to pursue one's aspirations
Do what you wanna do (Hey! Hey!)
Repeating the earlier message to follow one's passions and interests
Don't give up on your dreams (Hey! Hey!)
Repeating the earlier message to persevere and not abandon one's aspirations
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Rogers, Arnold Dudley, Christopher Brown, Dylan Graham, Eddy Bizimania, Jamal Gaines, John Concepcion, Joseph Moses, Kaniel Castenda, Nigel Sparks, Rashad Johnson, Tristan Rice, William Gittens
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