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”.
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The Browns Lyrics
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Well it was nearly ten years since I'd last saw my old man
The plane had barely landed time to head back home
I turned to him one last embrace and all too soon he's gone
Flying home that evening I dreamed of long lost days
Wish I never had to leave I wish there was a way
But life won't let that happen my job my bills my plans
Where does the time go oh I just can't help but watch it slip away
Every minute every day 'till suddenly we're old and gray
The summer fades too soon the cold winds blow where does the time go
Children come into this world it's always been the same
A mother holds her newborn forgotten is the pain
That moment's like a lifetime they both go by so fast
Memories scars and photographs the only things that last
Where does the time go oh I just can't help but watch it slip away
Every minute every day 'till suddenly we're old and gray
The summer fades too soon the cold winds blow where does the time go
I wanna know where does the time go
In the first verse, the singer is reminiscing about a trip they took with their father. They flew out of Columbus, likely their hometown, and headed for Spokane. It had been almost ten years since they last saw their father, so this trip held great significance for them. However, as soon as they landed, they had to say goodbye to their father, which was a heartbreaking moment for the singer.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on their journey back home and the longing they felt for the past. They dream of the "long lost days" and wish they didn't have to leave. However, the responsibilities of life, such as their job, bills, and plans, prevent them from staying in that moment of nostalgia. The singer understands that they have to prioritize these obligations, but their desire to hold onto the past is evident.
The chorus explores the overarching theme of the song: the passing of time. The singer wonders where all the time goes, as they watch it slip away. Every minute and every day seem to disappear quickly until suddenly they find themselves old and gray. The seasons change rapidly, with summer fading too soon and cold winds blowing, further emphasizing the passage of time.
In the final verse, the focus shifts to the birth of a child. The arrival of a newborn is described as a moment that feels like a lifetime but also happens so quickly. The joy of a mother holding her child overshadows the pain of giving birth. However, the singer recognizes that memories, scars, and photographs are the only things that last, highlighting the transient nature of time.
The repeated question of "where does the time go" in the chorus signifies the singer's yearning for understanding and their desire to grasp onto the fleeting moments. They want to know why time seems to slip away so unexpectedly and long to hold onto those precious moments forever. This reflection on the passing of time and its impact on relationships and life experiences makes the song a poignant exploration of the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
We flew out of Columbus headed for Spokane
We departed from Columbus and flew towards Spokane
Well it was nearly ten years since I'd last saw my old man
It had been almost a decade since I last saw my father
The plane had barely landed time to head back home
As soon as the plane touched down, it was time to return home
I turned to him one last embrace and all too soon he's gone
I held him in a final embrace, but he left too quickly
Flying home that evening I dreamed of long lost days
While flying home in the evening, I dreamt of days from long ago
Wish I never had to leave I wish there was a way
I desire to never have had to leave, I wish there was a possibility
But life won't let that happen my job my bills my plans
However, life doesn't allow that to occur due to my job, bills, and plans
When I got home I called him up I'll be back when I can
Upon arriving home, I called him and promised to return when possible
Children come into this world it's always been the same
Children are born into this world, and it has always been this way
A mother holds her newborn forgotten is the pain
A mother embraces her newborn, forgetting the pain she endured
That moment's like a lifetime they both go by so fast
That moment feels like an eternity, yet it passes quickly for both
Memories scars and photographs the only things that last
Only memories, scars, and photographs endure over time
Where does the time go oh I just can't help but watch it slip away
Where does time disappear to? Oh, I can't resist observing it fade away
Every minute every day 'till suddenly we're old and gray
Every minute, every day passes until we suddenly become old and grey
The summer fades too soon the cold winds blow where does the time go
The summer disappears too quickly, cold winds arise, and I wonder where time goes
I wanna know where does the time go
I want to comprehend where time goes
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Patrick O'Masters
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Károlyné Szépvölgyi
Nagyon tetszett ez a dal, csodálatosak voltak
a művészek. Köszönettel, Budapestről Klára.
john sandiford
Károlyné Szépvölgyi Thanks for listening Klara
John wesson
New song to me John its very good,you seem to have a lot of songs i've never heard before so thanks for sharing them
best wishes-----------John
john sandiford
John wesson Thanks for listening John