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”.
Once
The Browns Lyrics
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For once in my life
I have someone who needs me
Someone I've needed so long
For once, unafraid
I can go where life leads me
Somehow I know I would be strong
Used to dream of
Long before I knew
Someone warm like you
Would make my
Dream come true
And maybe
For once in my life
I won't let sorrow hurt me
Not like it hurt me before
For once I have something
That won't desert me
I'm not alone anymore, it won't desert me
For once I can say
"This is mine, you can't take it"
As long as I know I have love I can make it
For once in my life
I have someone who needs me, yeah!
For once in my life, someone needs me
Someone I've needed so long
For once, unafraid, I'm not scared
I can go where life leads me
'Cause I know
I've got to be strong
For once I can touch
What my heart used to dream of, hah!
Long before I knew
Someone warm like you
Would make my dream come true
For once in my life, I won't let sorrow hurt me
Not like it did before
For once I have something
I know won't desert me
I'm not lonely anymore
For once I can say
"This is mine, you can't take it"
As long as know
I have love, we can make it
For once in my life, I have someone, someone who needs me
It's your thing
You got to have a thing
Everybody need a thing
Use your thing
And do your thing
You got to, you got to
Have a thing
Use your thing
Use your thing
You need your thing
You got to have a thing
Every, every
Every, every!
Ya-la-la-la-la-eee, yeah!
Ya-la-la-la-la-eee!
You got to have a thing, ow!
You got to have a thing, ow!
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-yeah!
Ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-yeah!
Ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-yeah!
Ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-yeah!
You got to, you got to
You got to, you got to
Good God, you got to, you got to
You got to!
Ya-la-la-la-la-eee, yeah!
Ya-la-la-la-la-eee, yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The lyrics to The Browns' song "Once in My Life" express the joy and gratitude of finding someone who truly needs and understands the singer. It describes a feeling of having longed for this kind of connection for a long time and finally finding it. The line "For once in my life, I have someone who needs me" emphasizes the newfound sense of purpose and fulfillment that comes with this relationship.
The song further highlights a sense of fearlessness and confidence that comes with having someone who supports and loves the singer unconditionally. The lyrics state, "For once, unafraid, I can go where life leads me," indicating a newfound freedom to follow their dreams because they know they have someone in their corner.
The lyrics also touch on the healing power of love and how it can transform past experiences of sorrow and loneliness. The line "For once I won't let sorrow hurt me, not like it hurt me before" suggests that the presence of this person brings comfort and protection from emotional pain.
The song's message is one of celebration and owning one's happiness. The lyrics declare, "For once I can say, 'This is mine, you can't take it'," indicating a sense of empowerment and possessiveness over this newfound love. It conveys the idea that as long as love is present, the singer feels invincible and capable of overcoming any challenge that life may bring.
Finally, it's important to note that towards the end of the lyrics, the tone of the song shifts abruptly with the lines, "It's your thing, you got to have a thing, everybody needs a thing." These lines seem to diverge from the main theme of the song, and their meaning is open to interpretation. They may serve as an exclamation of joy or a playful interlude that breaks away from the serious tone of the previous verses.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey-hey-hey-hey
Expressing excitement and anticipation
For once in my life
Finally, after a long time
I have someone who needs me
I have found someone who relies on me
Someone I've needed so long
Someone I've been longing for
For once, unafraid
Finally feeling fearless
I can go where life leads me
I have the freedom to embrace life's journey
Somehow I know I would be strong
I have confidence in my ability to be resilient
For once I can touch what my heart
I can finally experience what my heart
Used to dream of
Always desired
Long before I knew
Before I even realized
Someone warm like you
Someone kind and affectionate like you
Would make my dream come true
Would fulfill my deepest desires
And maybe
Possibly
For once in my life
Finally, after a long time
I won't let sorrow hurt me
I won't allow sadness to harm me
Not like it hurt me before
Not like it had previously damaged me
For once I have something
Finally, I possess something
That won't desert me
That won't abandon or leave me
I'm not alone anymore, it won't desert me
I no longer feel lonely, it will not abandon me
For once I can say
Finally, I have the confidence to declare
"This is mine, you can't take it"
What I have belongs to me, it cannot be taken away
As long as I know I have love I can make it
As long as I have love, I have the strength to overcome anything
For once in my life
Finally, after a long time
I have someone who needs me, yeah!
I have finally found someone who truly needs and depends on me
For once in my life, someone needs me
Finally, after a long time, someone needs me
Someone I've needed so long
Someone I have yearned for for a considerable time
For once, unafraid, I'm not scared
Finally, without fear, I am not afraid
I can go where life leads me
I am now able to embrace wherever life takes me
'Cause I know
Because I am aware
I've got to be strong
I must maintain my strength
For once I can touch
Finally, I can experience
What my heart used to dream of, hah!
The things my heart had always wished for
Long before I knew
Way before I even realized
Someone warm like you
Someone affectionate and caring like you
Would make my dream come true
Would bring my greatest aspirations to reality
For once in my life, I won't let sorrow hurt me
Finally, I will prevent sorrow from causing me pain
Not like it did before
Unlike how it did in the past
For once I have something
Finally, I possess something
I know won't desert me
I am certain it will not abandon me
I'm not lonely anymore
I no longer feel alone
For once I can say
Finally, I can confidently state
"This is mine, you can't take it"
This belongs to me, it is not yours to take
As long as know
As long as I am aware
I have love, we can make it
With love, we can overcome anything
For once in my life
Finally, after a long time
I have someone, someone who needs me
I have finally found someone who truly needs and depends on me
It's your thing
It is your unique quality or talent
You got to have a thing
Everyone must possess their own unique quality or talent
Everybody need a thing
For every individual, having a unique quality or talent is necessary
Use your thing
Employ and leverage your unique quality or talent
And do your thing
Express and utilize your unique quality or talent
You got to, you got to
It is essential, you must
Have a thing
Possess a unique quality or talent
Use your thing
Employ and leverage your unique quality or talent
Use your thing
Employ and leverage your unique quality or talent
You need your thing
You require your own unique quality or talent
You got to have a thing
Everyone must possess their own unique quality or talent
Every, every
Each and every one
Every, every!
Each and every one!
Ya-la-la-la-la-eee, yeah!
Expressing enthusiasm and joy
Ya-la-la-la-la-eee!
Expressing enthusiasm and joy
You got to have a thing, ow!
You must possess a unique quality or talent
You got to have a thing, ow!
You must possess a unique quality or talent
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Expressing agreement and excitement
Ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-yeah!
Expressing delight and excitement
Ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-yeah!
Expressing delight and excitement
Ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-yeah!
Expressing delight and excitement
Ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-ai-yeah!
Expressing delight and excitement
You got to, you got to
It is essential, you must
You got to, you got to
It is essential, you must
You got to, you got to
It is essential, you must
Good God, you got to, you got to
Emphasizing the importance, you must
You got to!
It is necessary!
Ya-la-la-la-la-eee, yeah!
Expressing enthusiasm and joy
Ya-la-la-la-la-eee, yeah!
Expressing enthusiasm and joy
Yeah!
Expressing affirmation and excitement
Yeah!
Expressing affirmation and excitement
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronald N. Miller, Orlando Murden
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