I remember hearing this as a kid when my father would listen to country music (which was 1000 times different from todays country music thankfully lol)
Jim was thought of by many as being the natural heir to the legendary Jim Reeves as he possessed a very smooth baritone voice much in the same register as "Gentleman Jim". Although he did not attain that level of fame, he still became a well-known artist and much-loved member of the Grand Ole Opry.. Jim seems very relaxed here, crooning one of his earlier hits that he had with his sisters Bonnie and Maxine. Another excellent reaction, Don. There is another artist that you should investigate called Henson Cargill(1941-2007). He was a very underrated artist who should have been a lot better known as he was hugely talented. Henson had a monster hit with "Skip A Rope" which sold in the millions in 1968. It hit #1 in the country charts and peaked at #25 in the pop charts and this was a sensational breakthrough for a Nashville recording for that time. This song contains a lot of home truths and maybe, Don, you could give it a spin. There is another terrific song recorded by Henson called "None Of My Business" which was never released as a single but was on an album called "On The Road" (1970) on the Mega label. I would recommend either of these two tunes as they are hard-hitting when it comes to dealing with age- old social issues. Both of them were partly written by a relatively obscure country song-witer called Jack Moran who was repsonsible for some great material. He was blind as a result of an accident in child and was born in Pennsylvania.
I worked with a lady here in Texas back in the late '80s early '90s and she was from Arkansas, knew them personally from school. Back when Jim Ed hosted the "You can be a star " show she was invited to visit the show, was great to see Shirley on the show with him, sadly I believe they're all gone now but they had some great songs and J E as he was known in school had a great career, thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas "!!
Thank you, great reaction! I've heard this as long as I can remember (and I'm 51), and it still brings a tear to my eye; the beautiful voices, and just listening to the life and death of Jimmy Brown, all told in 3 minutes or so, and quite honestly that could be for all of us. Great song, so simple, just a guitar and 3 voices, but it is so much better than a lot of new pop-country that's out now. This does what a country song should- tell a story. Thanks again.
Just found you and am really enjoying your videos! I am trying to go through and catch up and was going to suggest this one if I did not find it. My Dad's favorite song, makes me think of him every time I hear it. Will keep watching and may have a few for you to do.
My Grandma loved this song! My Dad had a country/blues band, heavy on the blues and went to the Opry a couple of times. He took my Grandma to see the Browns.
Chet Atkins produced this song at RCA and it became one of the first major hits of the legendary "Nashville Sound" that brought country music to the pop charts. It took years for the Brown's to finally get inducted into the Country Music Hall of fame because of old school country fans and artists that did not like country music crossover pop hits. They went on to have more crossover pop hits prior to the end of the Nashville Sound era. Jim Ed as a solo artist again had a crossover pop hit with the song "Morning" in 1970. All three died within a few years of each other.
the 1st 45 i ever bought...this and an Elvis 45 with 2 song on each side.....So Glad You're Mine, Paralyzed, Old Shep and one i cant remember what a memory to wake up to....makes my day.....thanks Don
A song written in France, & rewritten several times in English. The Brows were under contract for one more song, but had decided to quite the music business because of a lack of success. One of the sisters had heard another person sing this song on the radio and they chose it for their last recording! Then something happened- “The Browns recorded the song at the RCA Studio B in Nashville on June 3, 1959. The song was produced by Chet Atkins with Anita Kerr helping with the arrangement of the song. Atkins was convinced the song would be "the biggest hit ever", and told the Browns: "I've just recorded you a million-seller. There's no way you'll be quitting the business". Yes they sold over a MILLION and kept Elvis off the top of the charts for 4 weeks !
here is the low down on the song, I didn't think it was written about the Browns father, I believe the reason for Jim Ed saying that was tough was that about the first time he and his sisters performed bublically for quite some time. The video was taken from a Country family Reunion Show. Courtsey of Wikipedia ""The Three Bells", also known as "The Jimmy Brown Song", "Little Jimmy Brown", or simply "Jimmy Brown", is a song made popular by the Browns in 1959.[1] The single reached number one in the U.S. on Billboard's Hot C&W Sides chart[2] and the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[3][4] The version by the Browns also hit number ten on Billboard's Hot R&B Sides chart.[5][6] It was based on French-language song "Les trois cloches" written and composed by Swiss artist Jean Villard Gilles in 1939, who offered it to Édith Piaf in 1945. Piaf did the first recording of this song, with arrangements by Marc Herrand. This version, interpreted by Édith Piaf together with Les Compagnons de la chanson, was a major hit in 1946. The English lyrics were written by Bert Reisfeld and first recorded by the Melody Maids in 1948. The song documents three stages of the life of "Jimmy Brown"-his birth, his marriage, and his death. The Browns' male vocalist, Jim Ed Brown, coincidentally had the same name as the song's character."
The video is from a series called Country Family Reunion. It has many of the stars from the 50s and 60s telling stories of being on the road. If you have a chance look the show up.
This is a very old song from another country i can't remember where. Jim Ed had 3 different careers. With his sisters. Then solo. Then with Helen Cornelius. He's actually in the hall of fame twice
When he quit singing with his sisters and began his solo career, "Pop a Top" became his signature song. My favorite song of his however was "Groundhog". He was the spokesperson of Dollar General Sores. My Aunt used to manage the local branch and she said he was a silent partner. I don't know if that is true, but she seemed to think so.
The Browns are family, Jim Ed with his sisters Maxine & Bonnie. The Three Bells was their #1 hit in 1959 crossed over from country to other charts. Jim Ed Brown was a main performer at the Grand Ole Opry until his passing in 2015. The Three Bells may be the best harmony song ever.
Alan Jackson covered the song "Pop a Top" which was a big hit for Jim Ed Brown (written by Nat Stuckey). The Browns do a wonderful version of "Looking Back To See."
If the good Lord tarries for me to have a funeral (I'm in NO hurry for that to happen) I think this is one of the songs I'd like played. I just find the song comforting.
Many comments about the Browns' beautiful harmony. And it is just that. But I do believe there was one family group that outdid them - the most perfect harmony ever - Tompall and the Glaser Brothers. There are several clips of them performing together, in a beautiful medley. Or just the song Molly Darling. I'm a little partial to Molly Darling, but either is OK.,
As always, enjoyed your reaction! How about 'The Dead South - In Hell I'll be in Good Company' It's amazing what a banjo, a bass line and finger snappin' (nothing else) with some really awesome vocals can do!
My mother had this album and I was listening to it when it was new. You should do I Heard The Bluebirds Sing or I was Looking Back To See. The Old Lamplighter is exceptional. This is great stuff. This song is not about their family at all even though the name is Brown. That thought had never entered my mind till you said it.
Try to think of anybody- anybody! today who has a smooth as velvet rich sound. There's nobody. It's rare to even hear good harmony. Everybody sounds the same. But this era, had Jim Ed Brown, Jim Reeves, Eddy Arnold and George Hamilton IV. All smooth as the angels. But each one unique and immediately recognizable. Then there was voices like Hank Snow, Ernest Tubb, and Tennessee Ernie Ford. If you haven't heard them all, you've missed out! I highly recommend Hank Snows " I've Been Everywhere" and George IVs " Abilene". Is there some reason you don't seem to do the ladies? Pasty Cline is someone you should hear- a lot! Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Walking After Midnight.... She was awesome in the true sense of the word. Forgive the length here, but you must listen to " End of the World" by Skeeter Davis! Huge crossover hit- listen to the original version too, not a live one. Please- and thank you! Lol...
All were great and all are gone, but the music is permanent. They are all in the Country music Hall of Fame except George Hamilton the IV and not sure about Tennessee Ernie Ford, but most likely.
1959 The Three Bells chart US Billboard Hot 100 #1, US Billboard Hot C&W #1, US Billboard Hot R&B #10. First record to chart in 3 lists. 1958-2018 All Time Hot 100 #292.
This version of Edith Piaf's (together with Les Compagnons de la Chanson) shouldn't even be noticeable in the history of music, shortened and simplified as it is, but with the soft baritone and humble charisma of Jim Ed Brown... :)
Great song a bit of history chet was the producer for the browns when they were recording haha and the big guy with hat in front of them is Mac Wiseman and he had a song at the same time on the charts called Jimmy brown the news boy and the 3 bells stopped it from becoming number one
the brown's version is the best english release. But I love the original version more, by Jean willard, performed acapella by Edith Piaf and Les Compagnons de la chanson in 1946
@Colts 49ers Just added it to the list, but be a little patient with me since the list is kinda long. Thanks for the rec and welcome aboard the channel!
i understand copyright s,but iv'e noticed some videos can be used on some reaction channels,and not on others.? and from what i have watched all reaction channels do try to change it up either by stoping and commenting,or adding some little difference
Please, lpease, please - one of the greatest singers ever, in any kind of music - and yet no one has reacted to him. I just don't understand - is it possible that ALL his songs are blocked?? He has an awful lot, and that would be a lot of work. This is RAY PRICE with steel guitarist Buddy Emmons on the Austin City Limits TV series. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yOrTdibtD_0.html Hot tip - amy time any performance is from Austin City Limits, it's going to be top notch.
Didn't know what this song was called I guess I was pretty Young when I heard it . Do not remember if my folks had it on a record I am thinking they might have .
morning Don hotter than a whore on payday here can only work till 2pm forest fire regs been in bush whole life never started a fire, let the boys work but the woods are huge cann`t find us all. nice old song HAKAD
@Jimbo B. Just another way of saying that it's such feel-good music that all anxiety or ill-will fades away. Contrast that with rap music today and it's one way of saying that things would be nicer if this kind of music, or least these sentiments, were a bigger part of what gets played on the radio these days.
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