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”.
Waltz of the Angels
The Browns Lyrics
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I hear each night,
I hold you tightly
In these arms of mine.
It's surely from Heaven
This music I hear
When you say I love you
Chorus:
There must be a power
Much higher then I,
A writer of love songs
Way up in the sky.
The maker of rose's
Of love sweet and true,
And the waltz of the angels
The moonlight and you.
--- Instrumental ---
Oh, hurry my darling
To my waiting arms
I'll love you for ever
And keep you from harm.
We know love is endless
Our hearts have been kissed
By the waltz of the angels
And far beyond this.
Chorus:
There must be a power
Much higher then I,
A writer of love songs
Way up in the sky.
The maker of rose's
Of love sweet and true,
And the waltz of the angels
He wrote just for you...
In "Waltz of the Angels" by The Browns, the singer describes a profound and heavenly love they share with their partner. The song begins with the singer expressing how they hear the waltz of the angels every night and hold their beloved tightly in their arms. The music they hear seems to come from Heaven itself, and it becomes even more magical when their partner says "I love you" in waltz time, creating a beautiful and timeless moment.
The chorus reflects the singer's belief in a higher power at work in their love story. They recognize that there must be a force greater than themselves, a writer of love songs up in the sky, who crafts love and romance in such extraordinary ways. This higher power is the maker of roses, symbolizing love that is sweet and true. The waltz of the angels, the moonlight, and their partner's presence are all interconnected elements in the divine symphony that has been composed for their love.
The song's emotional depth is further revealed in the second verse when the singer implores their beloved to hurry into their waiting arms. They promise eternal love and protection. The couple acknowledges that love knows no bounds and their hearts have been blessed and touched by the waltz of the angels. The love they share transcends earthly limitations and extends far beyond their current existence.
Overall, "Waltz of the Angels" is a heartfelt tribute to a love that is ethereal, celestial, and all-encompassing. The lyrics invite listeners to believe in a higher power orchestrating love stories and painting the world with love's divine colors.
Line by Line Meaning
The waltz of the angels
The heavenly dance of love and romance
I hear each night
I am enchanted by it every night
I hold you tightly
I embrace you closely
In these arms of mine
Within my loving embrace
It's surely from Heaven
It must be a divine blessing
This music I hear
The melodious sound that fills my ears
When you say I love you
When you express your love to me
In waltz time my dear
Through the rhythm of the waltz, my beloved
There must be a power
There must exist a greater force
Much higher than I
Beyond my own understanding and capability
A writer of love songs
An author of romantic melodies
Way up in the sky
High above in the heavens
The maker of roses
The creator of beautiful, true love
Of love sweet and true
Filled with genuine, heartfelt love
And the waltz of the angels
Including the celestial dance of love
The moonlight and you
Together with the romantic ambiance of moonlight and your presence
--- Instrumental ---
A musical interlude without lyrics
Oh, hurry my darling
Oh, hasten, my beloved
To my waiting arms
To the embrace I eagerly await
I'll love you forever
I will love you eternally
And keep you from harm
And protect you from any danger
We know love is endless
We are aware that love knows no bounds
Our hearts have been kissed
Our souls have been touched by love's affection
By the waltz of the angels
Through the divine dance of love
And far beyond this
And extending far beyond this mortal realm
There must be a power
There must exist a greater force
Much higher than I
Beyond my own understanding and capability
A writer of love songs
An author of romantic melodies
Way up in the sky
High above in the heavens
The maker of roses
The creator of beautiful, true love
Of love sweet and true
Filled with genuine, heartfelt love
And the waltz of the angels
Including the celestial dance of love
He wrote just for you
It was composed exclusively for you
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Orbie Olsson
The Browns did a beautiful job on this song!
LD L
Maxine Brown graduated to pure spirithood today, 15 January 2019, in Little Rock. I thank Miss Maxine and her family for such wonderful, sweet and simple music. She sings with God’s angels tonight. donl
Judith Stahl
DonLew L Oh I didn't know! :(((
Tina Charles
The Browns were apart of our family life back in the 60's. My parents would put on a stack of records and we would go about our day. We loved their harmony as well as The Louvin brothers, Johnny Horton, George Jones, Faron Young, Lefty Frizzell and so many more.
Lans Lay
Absolutely beautiful and very beautifully done!!🛐💓👏🌹💕💗👍🎆🔯☮️☸️✋💞❤️🇺🇸☦️✡️🕎
WendyKS93
Jim Ed and his beautiful sisters Bonnie and Maxine always recorded the most heavenly sounding music. I've always enjoyed listening to them. Now they sing with the angels in heaven. Their music was pure sweet simple and good. Always a class act.
WolfLover
Playing this on my PC with big set of Bose speakers, and crank it up, sounds awesome !!! The speakers, including the Bose bass speaker up by the ceiling. Sounds like they are singing down from above.
WendyKS93
@WolfLover I like to think that they're all three singing together in heaven now as all three have passed on
WolfLover
@WendyKS93 I have been listening to old country music, which it is today, but back when it was new, and heard them singing this song tonight for the first time. Amazing what the internet has given us.
WendyKS93
@WolfLover Absolutely it's where I listen to all of my old rock n roll and old country music. Thank goodness for You Tube.