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”.
Morning
The Browns Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And I pray that we get to feel the wind blow
The scene is coming with the sunrise
When you smile I get lost deep in your eyes
Focus on the center of my frame
Breathing out the letters of your name
Every moment eases some more pain
Good morning, good morning
Stronger than a cup of Cuban
Catch the arrow call me Cupid
The heart is on its way in
I feel your soul all over my skin
Now focus on the center of my frame
Breathing out the letters of your name
Every moment eases some more pain
Good morning, good morning
Good morning, good morning
Good morning, good morning
Good morning, good morning
The Browns' song "Morning" is a beautiful love song that exudes a lot of emotion through its simple yet powerful lyrics. The song starts with the singer looking out of the window, eagerly hoping to feel the wind blow. The sunrise brings a picturesque scene that makes the singer smile, and they get lost deep within their lover's eyes. The singer then invites their lover to focus on the center of their frame and breathe out the letters of the lover's name, suggesting that they want their lover to be a part of their every moment. The repetition of "good morning" in the lyrics feels joyful and celebratory, like the start of a new day full of possibilities.
The middle part of the song talks about the strength of Cuban coffee and the singer's Cupid-like ability to catch the arrow of love. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels their lover's soul all over their skin, indicating an intimate and connected relationship. The repetition of "good morning" continues to create a sense of happiness and optimism, as if the singer can't help but smile at the prospect of starting their day with their lover.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just looking out the window
I am simply staring out of the window.
And I pray that we get to feel the wind blow
I hope that we can experience the sensation of the wind against our skin.
The scene is coming with the sunrise
The atmosphere is being set by the rising sun.
When you smile I get lost deep in your eyes
Your smile is captivating and I am mesmerized by the depth in your eyes.
Focus on the center of my frame
Pay attention to the center of my perspective.
Breathing out the letters of your name
As I exhale, I am whispering your name.
Every moment eases some more pain
Each passing moment alleviates more of my emotional distress.
Good morning, good morning
A pleasant greeting for the start of a new day.
Stronger than a cup of Cuban
Even more powerful than a cup of strong Cuban coffee.
Catch the arrow call me Cupid
I can make you fall in love and hit you like an arrow as if I were the mythological god, Cupid.
The heart is on its way in
I am feeling emotional and am ready to let my heart in.
I feel your soul all over my skin
I sense your spirit everywhere on my body.
Now focus on the center of my frame
Pay attention to my perspective now more than ever.
Breathing out the letters of your name
My exhales continue to whisper your name.
Every moment eases some more pain
Each moment that passes helps me let go of more of my hurt.
Good morning, good morning
Another pleasant greeting for the start of a new day.
Good morning, good morning
Yet another greeting to start the day off positively.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Matthew Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@debbirbodner5358
Always loved listening to Jim Ed Brown. What a gifted singer, even though he is gone his music lives forever.❤ Rest with respect
@32a34a
That third verse is some amazing writing. Whoever wrote that has been through the wringer
and not come back. Brilliant writing.
@FXmattFX
Haunting both as a sample and as a complete song. Beautiful in the most devastating way.
@loraschultz772
Love to hear Jim sing this, and a dear friend for years ,he is missed
@TheBrooklynbodine
This came out when I was 7 (I'm 55 now). Still love it to death!
@TheBrooklynbodine
This song even reached the pop charts, but it neither got very far up nor stay on very long, but it did reach the Hot 100.
@dlsofsetx
Beautiful song,one of the all time greats.
@douglaskeller4269
This is certainly one of his absolutely beautiful Country songs he ever done! D. k. Keller absolutely
@marlenematthews9072
Love this song. A great classic!
@bettyboop2946
RIP Jim Ed Brown. Thank you for this song!! Thank you for the love this song evokes.