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”.
Lonely Little Robin
The Browns Lyrics
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And it waits for it's mate to return evermore
So remember, please remember, that I'm lonely too
Like the lonely little robin I'm waiting for you.
When you went away dear you promised that you'd write
And I thought that you would be true
But I find the mailbox as empty day and night
There's a lonely little robin in a tree by my door
And it waits for it's mate to return evermore
So remember, please remember, that I'm lonely too
Like the lonely little robin I'm waiting for you.
Now I walk alone down the trail we knew so well
Where we strolled together for years
my cheeks are wet, and it's hard for me to tell
weather it's raindrops thats falling or tears.
There's a lonely little robin in a tree by my door
And it waits for it's mate to return evermore
So remember, please remember, that I'm lonely too
Like the lonely little robin I'm waiting for you.
oft times I wonder when night begins to fall
and my heart recalls memories
from outside my window I seem to hear you call
but it's only the wind in the trees.
There's a lonely little robin in a tree by my door
And it waits for it's mate to return evermore
So remember, please remember, that I'm lonely too
Like the lonely little robin I'm waiting for you.
Like the lonely little robin I'm waiting for you.
The Browns's song "Lonely Little Robin" depicts the feeling of loneliness one experiences when separated from a loved one. The song compares the singer's longing for their lover to the lonely little robin waiting for its mate to return. The lyrics reveal the singer's sadness and desperation for their lover to come back and fulfill their promise to write to them. The mailbox remains empty, and the singer walks alone down a trail that they once strolled on together, reminiscing about the past. The singer seems to hear their lover's call outside their window, but it turns out to be only the wind in the trees. The song's lyrics accentuate the feelings of the singer's yearning for their beloved and their hope that their loved one will return.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a lonely little robin in a tree by my door
There's a small robin that's alone and waiting in a tree located by the entrance of my house
And it waits for it's mate to return evermore
It patiently lingers, enduring the long wait for its mate to arrive again and stay for good
So remember, please remember, that I'm lonely too
Please don't forget that I'm feeling lonely as well
Like the lonely little robin I'm waiting for you.
Just like the lonely little robin, I too am anxiously waiting for your return
When you went away dear you promised that you'd write
When you left, you made a promise to write to me
And I thought that you would be true
I believed that you would keep your word
But I find the mailbox as empty day and night
However, every day and night, I check the mailbox only to find it empty
As empty as the arms that held you.
Just like how my arms feel empty when I hold nothing, the mailbox is empty when I expect a letter from you
Now I walk alone down the trail we knew so well
Presently, I take a solitary walk down the familiar path that we used to traverse together
Where we strolled together for years
This was a spot we would frequently take walks on for several years
my cheeks are wet, and it's hard for me to tell weather it's raindrops thats falling or tears.
My eyes are moist and I can't differentiate if it's because of the raindrops or the tears clouding my vision
oft times I wonder when night begins to fall
Many times I ask myself and get lost in thought when the night comes
and my heart recalls memories
My heart recollects memories of our good times together
from outside my window I seem to hear you call
When I hear sounds coming from beyond my window, it often feels as if you are calling out to me
but it's only the wind in the trees.
In actuality, it's just the wind rustling through the leaves of the trees
Like the lonely little robin I'm waiting for you.
Just like the lonely robin, I'm eagerly anticipating your return so we can be together once again
Contributed by Max A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lawrennyalau2821
ow I walk alone down the trail we knew so well
Where we strolled together for years
My cheeks are wet, and it's hard for me to tell
Weather it's raindrops thats falling or tears
There's a lonely little robin in a tree by my door
And it waits for it's mate to return evermore
So remember, please remember, that I'm lonely too
Like the lonely little robin I'm waiting for you
Oft times I wonder when night begins to fall
And my heart recalls memories
From outside my window I seem to hear you call
But it's only the wind in the trees
There's a lonely little robin in a tree by my door
And it waits for it's mate to return evermore
So remember, please remember, that I'm lonely too
Like the lonely little robin I'm waiting for you
Like the lonely little robin I'm waiting for you
@lawrennyalau2821
There's a lonely little robin in a tree by my door
And it waits for it's mate to return evermore
So remember, please remember, that I'm lonely too
Like the lonely little robin I'm waiting for you
When you went away dear you promised that you'd write
And I thought that you would be true
But I find the mailbox as empty day and night
As empty as the arms that held you
There's a lonely little robin in a tree by my door
And it waits for it's mate to return evermore
So remember, please remember, that I'm lonely too
Like the lonely little robin I'm waiting for you
@dawnemacdougall1953
My grandfather taught this song to me when I was about 3-4 yo... It became our signature song and he had me perform it for anybody and everybody who would listen. It is one of my favorite memories of my dear, wonderful Grampa Nick❤❤
@user-ci9oe8zf4q
My grandma sang me this song when she was still alive and I remembered the lyrics word for word so i decided to search up it and found this :( I miss you grandma.
@TheSisrob
My grandmother sang this chorus to me all the time ❤
@marthacolgan242
Brings back such great memories. They don't make songs like that anymore.
@CookRailways
I listened to this song a young child on a 78 record. It was one of my mum's favorite song. I miss you mum
@keithkimmeysr953
Beautiful family harmony thanks for sharing The Browns RIP ALL
@user-bb7hy6ow3q
Sjoe brings back a zillion of memories...Mom taught us that song, makes me wonder why and who 🤷♀️💞
@berndweber428
Fantastic
@edsauer2931
this is a family like no other. so much talent,love? really great pleasure they bring to us!! Beautiful sisters ,great singers,and add so much to the sound.I have admired them for a long time. Jim Ed is the perfect front man.
@judefernando9139
I remember my Mum humming this tune as she went about her household chores. So long ago . . . Wish I could turn back time to those simple but beautiful days