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”.
This Heart of Mine
The Browns Lyrics
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But it's colder knowin' you'll be gone a long time
The weather man's right, there's a mean storm hissin'
It don't help this missin' you heart of mine
[Chorus]
Stoke the fire, read a book
Give the storm another look
Oh to night, I just wish, that I knew what to do with
This missin' you heart of mine
I keep tryin' to call, I get the operator
She says call back later, there's trouble on the line
I'll sing it to the night and if you'll just listen
You can hear this missin' you heart of mine
[Chorus x2]
With this missin' you heart of mine
The lyrics to The Browns' song "This Heart of Mine" convey the angst and longing experienced by the singer during a cold January night. The opening lines set the scene, describing both the chilling weather and the emotional turmoil of knowing that the person they love will be absent for a long time. The mention of the "mean storm hissing" adds to the overall atmosphere of desolation and the feeling of being alone. The repetition of the phrase "heart of mine" emphasizes the deep emotional struggle the singer is going through.
The chorus suggests different ways in which the singer tries to distract themselves from the pain of missing their loved one. They stoke the fire and read a book, attempting to occupy their hands and mind. However, despite these efforts, the emptiness and yearning in their heart persist. The line "Oh tonight, I just wish, that I knew what to do with this missing you heart of mine" encapsulates the frustration and helplessness of not knowing how to cope with such intense feelings of longing.
In the second verse, the singer tries to reach out to their loved one by making a phone call. However, they are met with disappointment when the operator informs them that they should try again later due to troubles on the line. Left with no other option, the singer resorts to singing their emotions into the night, hoping that their loved one can somehow hear the depth of their longing.
Overall, "This Heart of Mine" is a poignant and relatable expression of the pain and yearning that can come with missing someone deeply. The lyrics capture the emotional struggle of trying to cope with the absence of a loved one and the sense of helplessness that can accompany such longing.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a January night, there's a cold wind blowin'
On this chilly night in January, a cold wind blows symbolizing the emptiness and loneliness I feel without you
But it's colder knowin' you'll be gone a long time
The knowledge of your prolonged absence makes the feeling even colder and more desolate
The weather man's right, there's a mean storm hissin'
As predicted by the weatherman, there is a fierce storm brewing which mirrors the turbulent emotions inside me
It don't help this missin' you heart of mine
The storm outside fails to alleviate the ache and longing in my heart caused by missing you
Stoke the fire, read a book
I try to distract myself by tending to the fire and immersing myself in a book
Give the storm another look
Despite the storm, I take a moment to acknowledge its presence, as it reflects the storm of emotions within me
Just to keep my hands and mind occupied
Engaging in these activities serves as a way to keep my hands and mind busy, avoiding the overwhelming thoughts of missing you
Oh tonight, I just wish, that I knew what to do with
On this night, I wish I had a clear understanding of how to cope with the strong emotions and yearning I experience
This missin' you heart of mine
The core of my being, which is plagued by sorrow and longing for you
I keep tryin' to call, I get the operator
In my attempts to reach out to you, I am constantly met with the operator's voice, indicating that communication is not possible
She says call back later, there's trouble on the line
The operator informs me to try again later, as there are difficulties hindering our connection
I'll sing it to the night and if you'll just listen
In the solitude of the night, I express my emotions through song, hoping that if you are able to hear, you might understand the depth of my longing
You can hear this missin' you heart of mine
I believe that in some way, if you truly listen, you can perceive the overwhelming sadness and yearning that resides within my heart
[Chorus x2]
Repeating the chorus emphasizes the resounding theme of the song: the agony of missing you
With this missin' you heart of mine
This phrase reiterates that the focus of the song is on the profound impact of missing you on my heart and emotional state
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEIGER, MULLIS
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Maxine Russell
If you look at those musicians, then you can understand why this is such a great song by The Browns, without good musicians, there would be no music. Also, it was written by one of the great Osborne Brothers, (Sonny). (Maxine Brown)
Keith Reese
I did not know that Sonny Osborne wrote this! Great Song.
TheSteamtramman
In the late 1950s the girls were much prettier than their photos. Us RAF 'gang' trapped in the US quite fancied them.....