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”.
My Baby's Gone
The Browns Lyrics
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Looked everywhere tryin' to find that gal of mine
I just found an ice cold pilow layin' by me side
[Chorus]
Well the moon is down
But it still ain't dawn
And the world is dark
Looked out the window and I could not help but cry
She left me all alone and never said goodbye
She even took the golden sunlight from my sky
[Chorus]
I sit here and wonder why she left me
Just try to think what I done wrong
I stay in the darkness of this lonely room
[Chorus]
Woke up this morning and the sun refused to shine
Looked everywhere tryin' to find that gal of mine
I just found an ice cold pilow layin' by me side
[Chorus x3]
Well there ain't no moonlight
There ain't no starlight
There ain't no sunlight
My baby's gone
[Repeat x7]
The lyrics of "My Baby's Gone" by The Browns tell a story of heartbreak and loss. The singer wakes up in the morning to find that the sun is not shining, reflecting his inner darkness and sadness. He searches everywhere in the hopes of finding his beloved, but all he discovers is an icy cold pillow lying next to him. This signifies the absence of warmth and companionship that his partner used to bring.
The chorus emphasizes the bleakness of his situation, as the moon is down and it still isn't dawn. The world around him feels dark and empty because his baby is no longer there. The lyrics paint a picture of loneliness and despair, as he looks out the window and cries, realizing that she left him without even saying goodbye. Not only did she leave him, but she also took away the joy and brightness from his life, symbolized by the "golden sunlight."
The final verse describes the singer's state of mind as he tries to understand why she left him. He's filled with self-doubt and questions what he might have done wrong. He remains in the darkness of his lonely room, trapped in his sorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this morning and the sun refused to shine
I woke up feeling empty and defeated, as if even the sun itself didn't want to shine upon my world.
Looked everywhere tryin' to find that gal of mine
I frantically searched every corner, desperate to locate the woman who owned my heart.
I just found an ice cold pilow layin' by me side
To my dismay, all I discovered was a chilling reminder of her absence, a lifeless pillow that occupied the space next to me.
Well the moon is down
Even the moon has disappeared from the night sky, leaving me in darkness and sorrow.
But it still ain't dawn
Although time continues to pass, the dawn of a new day brings no solace or relief from my pain.
And the world is dark
The world that once seemed full of light and joy now feels overwhelmingly bleak and devoid of hope.
And my baby's gone
The most devastating blow of all is the absence of my beloved, who has left my side.
Looked out the window and I could not help but cry
As I glanced out of the window, tears uncontrollably streamed down my face, unable to contain my overwhelming sadness.
She left me all alone and never said goodbye
She mercilessly abandoned me, leaving me to navigate this unbearable loneliness without any explanation or farewell.
She even took the golden sunlight from my sky
Not only did she depart, but she also took away the radiant warmth and happiness that once illuminated my world.
I sit here and wonder why she left me
In this desolate state, I find myself endlessly pondering the reasons behind her departure, tormented by the uncertainty of my actions.
Just try to think what I done wrong
I desperately attempt to assess my own shortcomings and mistakes, desperately searching for an answer to her sudden abandonment.
I stay in the darkness of this lonely room
Confined to the solitude of this room, I remain engulfed in darkness, consumed by the weight of my solitude.
Well there ain't no moonlight
There is an absence of the soft and comforting glow of moonlight, further exacerbating my desolation.
There ain't no starlight
The twinkling lights of the stars have also vanished, leaving me without any flicker of hope or guidance in the night sky.
There ain't no sunlight
Even the radiant rays of sunlight have disappeared, plunging me into an unending state of darkness and emptiness.
My baby's gone
My most cherished love, my baby, has departed, causing an immeasurable void within my heart.
[Repeat x7]
The sorrowful repetition of this verse highlights the continuous and unyielding pain of my baby's absence.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DENNIS LINDE
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@wareidav
Stunning song. Never heard before and the poorer for it.
@johnsandiford5978
Thanks for listening
@maxinerussell243
This song was in the LP, RCA Camden Label, "I Heard The Blue Birds Sing", We recorded it on two occasions, Three would have been better, Anyway, I am glad so many of our fans like this one. Thanks John. (Maxine)
@johnsandiford5978
Maxine Russell Thanks Maxine for providing some feedback on this song.
@paulswans458
Maxine Brown good looking lady. I fell in love with her and her voice when I saw her on TV 50 or 60 years ago.
@johnsandiford5978
Glad you enjoyed the song Paul
@karolyneszepvolgyi559
Gyönyörű szép ez a dal.
Csodálatosak a művészek.
Köszönettel, Budapestről Klára,
@johnsandiford5978
Károlyné Szépvölgyi Thanks for listening Klara
@maxinerussell243
Thanks to John Sandiford for this upload of an oldie. The Browns recorded this on 12-13-60, which was un-issued, then again on 6-13-61. ( I cant remember why?). It does have some great words. (Maxine)
@johnsandiford5978
Maxine Russell Thanks for the comment Maxine.