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”.
Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet
The Browns Lyrics
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Who's gonna glove your hand
Who's gonna kiss your red ruby lips
When I'm in a foreign land?
Papa's gonna shoe your pretty little feet
Mama's gonna glove your hand
Sister's gonna kiss your red rosy cheek
You know the crow is a coal, coal black
And turns to purple blue
If I ever ever prove false to you
I hope my body melts like dew.
I'll love you till the sea runs dry
And rocks dissolve by the sun
I'll love you till the day I die
And then you'll know I'm done.
Who's gonna shoe your pretty little feet
Who's gonna glove your hand
Who's gonna kiss your red ruby lips
When I'm in a foreign land?...
In the song "Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet" by The Browns, the lyrics depict a longing and concern for a loved one who will be left behind while the singer is away in a foreign land. The repetitive questioning of who will take care of the person's feet, hands, and lips emphasizes the singer's worry about their absence and the desire for someone trustworthy to fill their role in their loved one's life.
The first verse suggests that the family members - Papa, Mama, and Sister - will do their best to take care of the person in the absence of the singer. The mention of shoeing feet symbolizes providing protection and support, while gloving the hand signifies warmth and tenderness. Sister's kiss on the cheek represents a loving gesture of affection that will continue until the singer returns.
The second verse introduces a metaphorical reference to the crow, which is traditionally depicted as a dark and foreboding bird. However, in this song, the crow's black color turns to shades of purple and blue, perhaps signifying a sense of sadness and despair. The singer expresses the hope that if they ever betray their loved one, their body would dissolve like the morning dew, indicating remorse and a belief in retribution for disloyalty.
The final verse reinforces the eternal love the singer feels, regardless of time and circumstances. The mention of the sea running dry and rocks dissolving by the sun portrays the vastness and impossibility of these events happening, signifying the singer's unwavering commitment. The song concludes with the same repeated questioning of who will care for the loved one while the singer is away, further emphasizing the central theme of separation and concern.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's gonna shoe your pretty little feet
Who will take care of you and provide for you?
Who's gonna glove your hand
Who will protect and support you?
Who's gonna kiss your red ruby lips
Who will show you affection and love?
When I'm in a foreign land?
When I am away and not by your side?
Papa's gonna shoe your pretty little feet
Your father will take care of you and provide for you.
Mama's gonna glove your hand
Your mother will protect and support you.
Sister's gonna kiss your red rosy cheek
Your sister will show you affection and love.
Till I return again.
Until I come back to you.
You know the crow is a coal, coal black
You are aware that crows are dark black.
And turns to purple blue
But it appears purplish-blue under certain lighting.
If I ever ever prove false to you
If I ever betray or deceive you in any way.
I hope my body melts like dew.
I wish for my body to dissolve or disappear like dew.
I'll love you till the sea runs dry
I will love you indefinitely, until something impossible happens.
And rocks dissolve by the sun
Even if rocks were to dissolve due to the power of the sun.
I'll love you till the day I die
I will love you until the end of my life.
And then you'll know I'm done.
And at that point, you will understand that I have finished loving you.
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