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”.
Southern Loving
The Browns Lyrics
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All the gals were pretty and I ain't tryin' to find no fault
There's a gal in the Windy City, I can't forget about
But if you want to love like you ain't had love go south, south, south
Southern loving, take that southern loving every time
There's a sweet thing in Augusta, got the softest lips of all
And there's a nurse I know in Memphis, got love for a middle name
If she ever gets her hands on you it's shame, shame, shame
Southern loving, take that southern loving every time
Now everybody's heard about that southern hospitality
But that ain't why the sunny south has got its hold on me
There's a teacher down in Dallas, I ain't seen in quite sometime
Just to think about her burns a hole right through my mind
And there's a gal in Bogalusa, just can't love enough
I'll tell you about her with just three words she's tough, tough, tough
Southern loving, take that southern loving every time
Now everybody's heard about that southern hospitality
But that ain't why the sunny south has got its hold on me
Southern loving, take that southern loving every time
It's southern loving, take that southern loving every time
The lyrics of "Southern Loving" by The Browns speak about the experience of love in different cities across America, but ultimately convey the idea that the best kind of love is found in the South. The singer reflects on past experiences of being loved in Cincinnati, Evansville, St Paul, and even in the Windy City (Chicago), but asserts that if you want a love that surpasses them all, you need to go south.
The song highlights the allure of southern loving, emphasizing its appeal through vivid descriptions of women from various southern cities. Augusta is portrayed as having the softest lips that make you feel like you're climbing up a wall when she kisses you. In Memphis, there's a nurse with love as her middle name, and if she gets her hands on you, it's an experience that brings shame. The southern states are depicted as a place where love is intense and powerful.
The singer also mentions a teacher in Dallas who they haven't seen in a while, but just the mere thought of her burns a hole through their mind. There's also a tough woman in Bogalusa who loves passionately and abundantly, making it clear that southern loving is not to be taken lightly.
Overall, the lyrics celebrate the romantic and passionate nature of love found in the South, suggesting that it surpasses the love experienced in other parts of the country.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been loved in Cincinnati, Evansville and in St Paul
I have experienced love in various cities, including Cincinnati, Evansville, and St Paul
All the gals were pretty and I ain't tryin' to find no fault
All the women I encountered were attractive, and I have no complaints about them
There's a gal in the Windy City, I can't forget about
There's a woman in Chicago whom I can't forget about
But if you want to love like you ain't had love go south, south, south
If you desire a type of love you haven't experienced before, head toward the southern region
There's a sweet thing in Augusta, got the softest lips of all
In Augusta, there is a delightful woman with the softest lips I have ever encountered
When she kisses on you, you just climb right up the wall
Her kisses evoke such passion and excitement that you feel as if you're climbing up a wall
And there's a nurse I know in Memphis, got love for a middle name
I am familiar with a nurse in Memphis who is filled with love, as if it were her middle name
If she ever gets her hands on you it's shame, shame, shame
Once she has the opportunity to show you her affection, it's a shame to resist it
Now everybody's heard about that southern hospitality
Southern hospitality is a well-known concept that everyone is familiar with
But that ain't why the sunny south has got its hold on me
However, the reason why I am drawn to the sunny south is not solely due to its hospitality
There's a teacher down in Dallas, I ain't seen in quite sometime
There is a teacher in Dallas whom I haven't seen in a long time
Just to think about her burns a hole right through my mind
Merely thinking about her creates an intense longing in my mind
And there's a gal in Bogalusa, just can't love enough
In Bogalusa, there is a woman whom I cannot love enough
I'll tell you about her with just three words she's tough, tough, tough
To describe her in three words, she is strong and resilient
It's southern loving, take that southern loving every time
Southern love is something worth embracing and choosing repeatedly
Now everybody's heard about that southern hospitality
Again, everyone is aware of the concept of southern hospitality
But that ain't why the sunny south has got its hold on me
However, the reason why I am captivated by the sunny south goes beyond just hospitality
Southern loving, take that southern loving every time
Embrace the affection and love found in the southern region each and every time
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Simplify
Thank you NPR for introducing me to this great man!
Bobby Jo Cowpoke
Great old tune there. Thanks!
Mickey B
WOW🦋🦋🦋
Ricky Walker
RIP. I saw his passing online and it didn't make the news here.