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”.
Gently Comes Love
The Browns Lyrics
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Home from the end
When will My song return
That we may sing it again
Lost now in pursuit of empty calls
Hoping in the vain pursuit of it all
Will you see
My love for you
Engraved upon the Palms
Of these open Hands
On display
My love for you
I declare
My love for you
Oh My runaway
Won't you come away with Me
Home from the wanderings
From the waste of the sea
Find My love
Taste this Offering
Bleed this Heart
As you bleed your soul with Me
My love for you
Will always stand
Engraved upon the Palms
Of these open Hands
On display
My love for you
I declare
My love for you
My love for you
My love for you
My love for you
Words fall softly still
As I confess My love
See the words in the waters fall
The melody in My Eyes
My love
Will never fail
My love
Will never fail
The Browns feat. Jim Ed Brown's song Gently Comes Love speaks about the theme of separation and longing for one's loved one. The song begins by questioning the return of the loved one and the song that was sung together, which have been lost in pursuit of meaningless goals. However, there is a constant reminder of the love that stands engraved in the palms of the singer's hands, waiting to be cherished and acknowledged by the beloved.
The next part of the song extends an invitation to the runaway beloved to return home from the wanderings and the waste of the sea where the beloved has been lost. The singer insists that the love will never fail and offers the beloved to bleed the heart as the singer bleeds the soul – a metaphor for mutual love and devotion. The song, therefore, becomes an expression of the singer's unconditional love, which is a source of constant strength and hope that the beloved will someday return.
Line by Line Meaning
When will My love come home
When will the person I love return to me?
Home from the end
Home from being away for an extended period.
When will My song return
When will the joy and inspiration that my love brings come back?
That we may sing it again
So that we can experience that joy and inspiration together again.
Lost now in pursuit of empty calls
Currently trapped in a futile search for something that doesn't truly matter.
Hoping in the vain pursuit of it all
Desperately wishing for a better outcome, despite the likelihood of failure.
Will you see
Will you realize and understand?
My love for you
The depth and sincerity of my affection for you.
Will always stand
Will always remain true and unwavering.
Engraved upon the Palms
Deeply etched and forever remembered.
Of these open Hands
Of my hands that are wide open and ready to receive.
On display
Visible and obvious for all to witness.
I declare
I speak boldly and firmly.
Oh My runaway
My beloved who has fled or strayed from me.
Won't you come away with Me
Will you return to me and join me?
Home from the wanderings
Finally come back after traveling aimlessly.
From the waste of the sea
From the overwhelming and dangerous struggles of life.
Find My love
Rediscover the strength and comfort of my love.
Taste this Offering
Experience the sweetness and richness of what I have to give.
Bleed this Heart
Let me open up and share my deepest emotions.
As you bleed your soul with Me
As we connect on a deep, spiritual level.
Words fall softly still
My declarations of love are gentle and heartfelt.
As I confess My love
As I openly and honestly reveal my true feelings.
See the words in the waters fall
Visualize the words of love as they flow through the water.
The melody in My Eyes
The music and beauty that can be seen in my eyes.
My love
The depth of my feelings for you.
Will never fail
Will never disappoint or weaken.
My love
The strength and steadfastness of my affection.
Will never fail
Will always remain true and constant, no matter what.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Collin Brown
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