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”.
I Guess I'm Crazy
The Browns Lyrics
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you tell me many ways that I won't do
I may be playing a losing game
I guess I'm crazy but I'll never change.
I don't dare let you go
It's unfair this I know
I don't care if it's so,
My heart keeps saying
That I'm a fool
I guess I'm crazy
For loving you.
I don't dare let you go
It's unfair this I know
I don't care if it's so,
It has to be.
My heart keeps saying
That I'm a fool
I guess I'm crazy
For loving you...
The lyrics to The Browns' song, "I Guess I'm Crazy," describe a person who is deeply in love with someone who may not reciprocate their feelings. Despite being told in various ways that they won't succeed in their pursuit of love, the person is willing to play a losing game and be labelled as crazy because they cannot let go of their love for the other person. The first verse acknowledges the irrationality of the situation by admitting, "I guess I'm crazy for loving you," indicating that the person knows their love is illogical, but is unable to change their feelings.
The second verse explores the internal struggle of the person as they grapple with the idea of letting go of their love. They know deep down that it's unfair to keep holding on when the other person may not feel the same way, but they can't bring themselves to let go. The chorus reiterates the tug of war happening within the person's heart, as it keeps telling them they are a fool for persisting in their love, yet they can't help but feel crazy for loving someone who may never love them back.
Overall, "I Guess I'm Crazy" poignantly depicts the emotional vulnerability of loving someone who doesn't love you back, and the internal struggle to let go of that love.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I'm crazy for loving you
Despite all the ways you tell me it won't work, I can't help but love you. I must be crazy for continuing to feel this way.
You tell me many ways that I won't do
You've pointed out all the reasons why we shouldn't be together and why it's not practical or realistic. But I still can't shake this feeling.
I may be playing a losing game
I am fully aware that this love may never work out, but I am still holding onto it regardless of the odds.
I don't dare let you go
I am afraid to lose you, even if it may be for the better. The thought of not having you in my life is unbearable to me.
It's unfair this I know
I understand that my unwillingness to let you go may be unfair to you, but I can't help how I feel.
I don't care if it's so
Even if I know that this may be unfair, I still can't find it in me to let you go. My love for you is too strong to do so.
It has to be
No matter how difficult or painful, I cannot imagine a life without you. This love is something I must hold onto, no matter the cost.
My heart keeps saying, that I'm a fool
Despite my feelings for you, my mind understands that this love may not be the wisest choice. I know that I may be seen as foolish for holding onto something so challenging.
I guess I'm crazy for loving you...
In the end, I know that this love may not make sense to anyone else, but it's something I can't let go of. Even if it means being seen as crazy, I am willing to love you.
Contributed by Chloe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maxine Russell
I am glad to see this upload, I have always loved this song. It was written by our good friend and member of the Louisiana Hayride, Werley Fairburn. We sung it many times on the Hayride and was glad that Chet let us record it, (Maxine)
mrblindfreddy9999
you're pretty good dude..I'm trying to trace all the Browns Recordings ...I reckon only about 10% have popped up on Youtube and there does not appear to be too many cd's...cheers Dave
Terry Harrison
I did not know that the Browns ever recorded this song till today. They had such incredibly clean and clear voices. I really thought that Jim Reeves and Faron Young were the only two artists who recorded this song. I just posted my cover version of this song. Stop by and check it out if you are interested.....Terry