There are three bands under the name The Browns.

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”.

Man And Wife Times
The Browns Lyrics

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Another day is over
Hard work and play comes to an end
Evening shadows grow long and strong
As the dawn of night begins

Supper's over, prayers are said
The kids are tucked in and that's when
Gentle arms serve me love and peace of mind

It's man and wife time

I lay beside her and I realize
I am such a lucky man
For I've got everything that life
Has to offer in my hands

And I'm happy deep within
As I hold her in my hands
And she knows she's mine and only mine
At man and wife time

God has given me an angel for my very own
And she's brought a bit of heaven to my life
She's filled our home with love
She's taught our children right from wrong
And loved me so completely as my wife

The years go by like hours
And silver creeps into her hair
But the love in her eyes survives
Never dies, it's always there

Reassuring, telling me time has handled
With care what we share
And heaven can't offer more than what I find
At man and wife time

Man and wife time
Man and wife time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Man And Wife Time" by The Browns depict a beautiful and intimate moment between a husband and wife. The song describes the end of a busy day, with work and play coming to a close. As the evening shadows lengthen, the couple's domestic routine begins - supper is over, prayers have been said, and the children are asleep. It is in this peaceful and quiet moment that the magic of "man and wife time" takes place.

The singer of the song expresses his gratitude and happiness for having such a loving and supportive wife. As he lies beside her, he realizes how fortunate he is to have everything that life has to offer in his hands. His deep sense of contentment is magnified by the knowledge that his wife is his and his alone during this special time they share.

The lyrics also acknowledge the blessings that his wife has brought into his life. She is described as an angel who has brought a bit of heaven into their home. She has not only filled their home with love but has also been instrumental in teaching their children right from wrong. The years may pass by, and time may bring changes, but the love between the husband and wife remains steadfast and unwavering.

Overall, "Man And Wife Time" celebrates the simple joys and profound love found in a committed and devoted marriage. It emphasizes the importance of cherishing and appreciating the unique bond shared between a husband and wife during those precious moments of togetherness.

Line by Line Meaning

Another day is over
The end of a day has arrived

Hard work and play comes to an end
Both work and leisure activities have concluded

Evening shadows grow long and strong
The darkening shadows of evening become more prominent

As the dawn of night begins
The beginning of the night is approaching

Supper's over, prayers are said
The evening meal is finished, and prayers have been offered

The kids are tucked in and that's when
The children have been put to bed, and that's the moment

Gentle arms serve me love and peace of mind
Her gentle embrace provides me with love and tranquility

It's man and wife time
Now is the time for the connection and bond between husband and wife

I lay beside her and I realize
As I lie next to her, I come to understand

I am such a lucky man
I am exceedingly fortunate

For I've got everything that life
Because I possess everything that life

Has to offer in my hands
Has to offer within my grasp

And I'm happy deep within
I am content at the core of my being

As I hold her in my hands
While I embrace her

And she knows she's mine and only mine
And she is aware that she belongs to me and no one else

At man and wife time
During these moments of connection and togetherness between husband and wife

God has given me an angel for my very own
The divine has granted me my own personal angel

And she's brought a bit of heaven to my life
She has introduced a piece of paradise into my existence

She's filled our home with love
She has filled our household with love

She's taught our children right from wrong
She has educated our children about moral principles

And loved me so completely as my wife
And she has loved me with absolute devotion as my spouse

The years go by like hours
The passage of time feels swift, similar to just a few hours

And silver creeps into her hair
Gray hair gradually appears on her head

But the love in her eyes survives
However, the love within her gaze endures

Never dies, it's always there
It never perishes; it remains ever-present

Reassuring, telling me time has handled
Providing reassurance, conveying that time has dealt with

With care what we share
Our shared experiences with careful attention

And heaven can't offer more than what I find
Even heaven cannot provide anything greater than what I discover

At man and wife time
During these precious moments of connection and togetherness between husband and wife

Man and wife time
Time dedicated to the bond and relationship between husband and wife

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUZZ RABIN, DAVE PITTMAN

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