The Browns - The Old Lamplighter

[doreen4846]

I can't believe I have found this song. It brings back lovely memories. Thanks

[1busybeekeeper]

Happy memories, some other groups who sang this song, e.g. The Yetties from Dorset in the U.K. and The Houghton weavers from Lancashire in the U.K. both fantastic country / folk groups.

The Houghton Weavers had many good songs which alas I can't find on youtube, but if anyone can help I would be grateful.

Another good group, again from "up- north" was the Spinners, they also had a good repertoire.

[TheARosemary]

Wow, haven't heard this one for years and years....an old favorite. Listening to my little radio under the covers, after hours. ;-)

[glorybra]

What an amazing voice Jim Ed Brown had!!

[BenStrothmann]

This is one of my favorite songs, but I first ever heard this son in Icelandic, as recorded by Björkon her album "Gling-Gló". Check it out. It's a very magical recording. (If you're used to the original, it might be hard to appreciate this version -- definitely much jazzier and much rougher around the edges)

h t t p : / / w w w . youtube . com / watch ? v = K 7iuVrbHK4k (remove the spaces in the URL)

[rorigiles]

Logging in from Wellington, New Zealand. A very sad and moving song. I first heard it many, many years ago, I loved it then and I still love it now.

[kathykay2010]

My Dear sister Meredith mentioned this song and how special it was

to her in the last letter I received from her before she passed away.

So many memories...so many tears...I know I will see her again one

day...and there will be more tears...but they will be tears of joy! Thank

you for this gem!

[tbird914]

Thank you for posting. Pure magic from my childhood.

[jwcasciato]

I was just a small child when I first heard this song back in the mid 60s, but I've always loved it. The Browns had such a great sound and made this, I think, the best version ever! It has such a sweet and gentle appeal. Just wonderful!

[ChiefSailor1948]

This group was one of my favorite when I was younger and it seems that the type of music they gave us is so long gone.

[imgrandmacarol]

Thanks for uploading this. It is part of my memories of my college freshman days. Wonderful to hear again!

[TheGillian63]

My Father was a lamp lighter, brings back many memories. I'm now 73 years old .Sadly he died many many years ago, but it is great to listen to.

[istyrr]

Brings precious memories back. My Father used to play this on his accordion. He is no longer able to play the accordion or organ..

[magbrown1]

I enjoyed listening to this song again. I only heard the Slim Whitman version. This is nice too. Thanks

[jekiwe]

I'm sure glad I grew up during this era. Much simpler...people wer much kinder...more polite toward one another...and you actually looked forward to turning on that little box and hearing some great music. Today's generation will never know that! So very sad!

[tisom2]

Thanks Chargertom, Very nice post!

[carollizc]

My parents used to sing along to the car radio when this would play. Thanks for bringing back some really sweet memories.

[stone123er]

this is my my grandmother and aunt and uncle

[telparian]

So beautiful: a pretty song from a sweeter, cleaner time, looking back at an even sweeter and cleaner time. I'd take either one over the way it is now....

[george19171]

What a wonderful memory maker. It brings back to memory of a time of simplicity, people were friendly families were together . we sat around the Philco Radio on Sunday evenings, just a great time. I'm in the 60s and it was in the 60s.Great time

[cf1934]

I remember this song from 1946! Sammy kay orchestra with Billy Williams vocal.

[mick59707]

wauw,wat een stemmen,dit is klasse,zo zijn er helaas niet veel,beter als het geschreeuw de laatste tijd ,maarja ik ben dus al uod??!!(62)

[coffeepotbill]

This group and this song brings joy to my heart and tears to my eyes...

Thanks to the three of you ... W J Miller

[mick59707]

@coffeepotbill

ME TO ,good music never died!

mick.

[orleydogjones]

The Three Bells was a #1 hit in the UK.

[RussellMorrison306]

a very smooth song from the past

[BRG1942]

The 1940s version of the song was done by the Sammy Kaye Orchestra.

[WarBicycle]

That was the No. 1 hit when I was born in 1947.

[nightgrooveruk]

A LONG LONG AGO I REMEMBER THE LAMPLIGHTERS ~ AWESOME VIBRATIONS THANK YOU ~ NAMASTE ~

[Alesandra113]

Check the new book about this group: "Nashville Chrome" :)

[penel100]

My neice told me last evening about this "Great Group" that had a few hits in the late fifties and were so good that no one has been able to top them since. "Ah, my dear," sez I. "It sounds to me like the Browns!" (my niece is forty-six; I am 69.) We googled it, and loved the songs and sweet harmonies of the group. Aha! I discovered a reason for this new fangled gadget!

Many thanks for this posting.

[shmuli9]

I had this record (it was a hit WAYYYY before I was born; but somehow I got it - TWICE. I used to play this and cry and cry, and my parents were so happy when I left the 45 in the window and it warped. A couple years later, I found a copy at a garage/jumble sale and bought it, much to my mother's chagrin.

[mick59707]

na 50 jaar weer gevonden,goede wijn behoeft geen krans,

wat een vocals,klasse.

[nancyfloressantos]

A 1946 hit song.

[AnthonysDen]

Of all the songs the Browns did,this is my top favorite from them.I love this tune even more than I do their 1959 #1 classic 'The Three Bells'--and THAT'S saying something!

[onemooners]

@AnthonysDen  u said a mouthfull

[AnthonysDen]

@onemooners Much obliged partner!

[4gabbiano]

non conoscevo questa canzone è molto bella complimenti a chi l'ha fatta conoscere

[Maureen712]

Love this song!!! :D *****

[UserRelated]

alot of people call me crazy. Im 15 and I love oldies music.

[MrTed1942]

Dont worry what others think you enjoy what you like and enjoy this is wonderful music and will never be replaced

[7NTM61Ic]

@UserRelated As they used to say, "crazy like a fox"!

[UserRelated]

@7NTM61Ic lol

[garebela]

It was originally done in 1946 by Sammy Kaye.

[mstalkalot247]

I didn't know there was a 2nd verse! I love this song. My mom used to play it all the time. She passed away last Thursday and they played this song as prelude while the family walked into the chapel. LOVE THIS SONG! Thanks for posting it.

[UkeleleJoMama]

AWESOME!!!!!!

[SteveH1947]

I really loved listening to this song once again. Those were my transistor radio days. Wow!

[TheShirttail]

I just love this song! One of my favorites. Love watching Jim Ed on RFD TV Saturday nights when he appears.

[Wndtalker1]

I, myself think the older songs are so very cool. I really enjoy this one. Not to say there is some good new music out there too

[yukonnahanni]

This was a song , passed on to us , as our great grandfather went off to Sea, to , my Grandfather & to our Fathers & down to all of us ,, Its a Classic

[beatsbooze]

Man, that is NICE music!!

[barrygioportmorien1]

What a voice, I saw Jim in his heyday, great singer entertainer. I love the songs he did as The Browns.

[TheBlueoverthemoon]

I envy you!!! I;m from the UK and sadly they never made it over here but this and several other tunes of theirs really were popular.

[Rhawneld57]

This song was sent to me by a wonderful friend, AccordionLadyMI, Thanks to her I was able to enjoy this selection. Songs like this are only found in the songs of earlier days. Beautiful.

Ron!

[chkjns]

@Rhawneld57 - I've playlisted music by year from today back to 1900. Just pick any year back when the music was good, and I've got a list that plays up to 2 hours.

It's a trip back in time through music with just the click of your mouse . . . . .

This song was released in 1960, so it's now on that year's playlist.

[AccordionLadyMi]

I love this song and remember singing it when it was popular. It is still beautiful to me. Thank you for sharing this. Fran

[kencase]

It's so strange, I'm 71 y,o. and haven't thought about this song for many many years, It just popped into my head yesterday, and I just had to hear it again. Thanks to whoever posted it,

[AccordionLadyMi]

Ken, I was thinking about learning this to play this on my accordion and that is how I found it. It popped into my head one day too. I am 3 years younger than you are and I remember singing this when it was popular. The Three Bells by the Browns is also on Youtube and you will remember that one also when you hear it. Fran

[steve3836]

my wife used to dance around the lamppost outside her house to this song when she was 7 years old just as it was getting dark

[jessilu]

Jim Ed was 27 years old when he released this song in 1961 with his sisters. Today I watched and listened to Jim Ed age 75 years old sing this beautiful song again on his own, and there was no way anyone could have told that his voice was almost 50 years older. Absolutely fabulous!!!

[littlejohnt9]

What good memories this song brings to me. My sister and I would sit in the front porch swing and she'd sing this song to me (trying to get me to go to sleep).

[rockgor]

Very nice. The Browns had a hit w/ this song

ca 1961, but it was a hit in the 40s when I

was a kid.

The Sammy Kaye orchestra had a hit

about 1944 when WWII was still a current event.

Tx for the nostalgic post. Nice to hear this

great old song again.

[franklindavid]

What harmony! The Browns were lampliters to the world with there talent.

[AdmiralCSN]

This song came out the year that I was born. Such a wonderful piece of music.

[OldHowlingHound]

Just great and thanks for posting this. Now here is music to this old hound's ears. :-)

[MrHydra19]

Heard this song as a kid from Don Cornell.......Good like finding that one.

This one to me is more modern---but nice also.

[yukonnahanni]

OH, A JOY,, A CLASSIC , for all our ages !! My Grandmother has this old 45 record, played it for us so many times

[madpuppy1000]

When this song was on the charts, radio was our only entertainment. The beautiful voice of Jim Ed Brown, and of his sisters in harmony, man that was as good as music got. Of the hundreds and hundreds of songs which we learned by heart listening to the radio, this was one of my very favorites.

[pablum51]

I remember this song from more than 40 years ago. Oh, how I wish I could go back in time and enjoy life when it was much simpler!

This is a VERY well written song that was VERY well performed. Back when music was actually music, and was performed by actual musicians. Way before music became just another 'get rich quick' scheme.

[midge109]

Still as beautiful as when I first heard it...I think back in about '59 or '60. I absolutely LOVE it. Thank you for posting.

[markathickory]

Love this song........wonderfully done!

[dynamic881964]

They're Amazing ! Thanks for posting this great song !!!! Wish we could go back to a simpler life ....

[candw87]

Remember this melody from 1944 Happy memories

[roanoke3]

This song always reminds me of my friend gene. He found out he had Hodgkin's Diseas when he was 22. He loved the Browns Old Lamplighter. He'd been in the CIA and he died at 26 back in 1971 Still, this song always makes me think of him.

[ernie27177]

i hope your love will last as long as this song kids God bless

[itssandman2u]

so relaxing

[Jobeterob]

Beautiful in all ways.

[backorder8418]

Our 6 year old grandson walked into the room and listened to your video. When it over, he reached on the desk, got a Kleenex, and wiped his eyes. When asked what was wrong, he replied, "That was beautiful." From the mouths of babes comes the truth. Thanks for sharing.

[gabrielle931]

thank-you for posting yhis nice. was about 12 when this came out.

[vandywilliam]

Great memories from the spring of 1960. The flip side ("Teen-Ex") was a good one, too.

[goodell70]

THank you very much for posting this.

[GeorgeDeolinda]

This song brings a lot of memories.We truly enjoy it.

Thank You for posting it

[sadoldemilio]

My girl (now wife) used to meet on a railway station where they had gas lamps that used to be lit by a lamplighter in

1960. We loved this song and it brings back great memories. Thanks.

[RedBeardRadio]

The Browns had incredible harmonies. I don't think people today care at all about harmonies, but melody is the meat, but harmony is what adds spice and flavor. That is why the body of work by the Browns is timeless, it is"gourmet music " but sounds like comfort food

[Blueoverthemoon]

Redbeard---How well you encapsulate in words the magic this record produces. Of course their harmonies are up there with the best vocal groups in the business

[AccordionLadyMi]

Loved this song.  Thank you for posting. Fran

[shannyfrm]

I love this song and the Browns. I love everything that they sing and they have the great ones.I have never been able to see them but I watch ever video that I can find. Thanks for posting. I am 60 so it brings back wonderful days...simpler days.

[lumberjavk]

this 1960 hit from the browns ,the old lamplighter, surely displays a classic song from time past great upload!!!!

[beagle5pup]

This gentle song from 1960 brings back memories for me of sitting by the fireplace with my family and searching for songs that everyone could sing along to while one of my brothers strummed on his guitar. This song, along with Primrose Lane, Vaya Con Dios (my darling), and We'll Sing In The Sunshine, is one such song.

Thanks for posting this little gem.

[vodka4everandalways]

@beagle5pup I think that song was way before 1960. Look it up. I know it is much older, If am wrong, I will let you know.

[ChowHallCommando]

@beagle5pup What a beautiful recollection. Those moments in the past surely were a treasure weren't they? They are moments etched forever in our hearts. I have mine too especially when these tunes are played.

Peace

[rydag11]

I'm 24 but I love this song. I love all oldies/folk songs

[RyeLady99]

@rydag11 I'm 23 and I love it too. It makes me sad though.

[AdmiralCSN]

Such a sweet old song; I really enjoy it. Thanks for posting it.

[hfelknor]

Thank you. You made an old man's evening. I remember this one so well........

[LadODell]

Hi there "young feller". This is and was one of my favorites too. Tells a great

story.

[zoggy1950]

Thank you so much for posting. I have been looking for this one. One of the Browns best songs!!

[Blueoverthemoon]

I find it hard to understand why such a great recording of a beautiful piece of music has such poor recognition.

[shortynshoni]

Because you have a bunch of useful idiots in my generation who know nothing about great music. I almost hate all new music. thats why. They think 50cent or garbage like that is music. I always tell them don't confuse the 2

[Blueoverthemoon]

I know how you feel shorty, but I'm afraid its a case of "you pays your money -you makes your choice". All I can say is its refreshing to know that there are some of your generation who have quality taste.All we can do is commiserate with those who have cloth ears.

[shortynshoni]

Yep you are right also. These guys were such class acts in their day and the junk we have today almost is driven to make a person angry if you listen to the lyrics. this is just get lost in your own mind type of music that isnt being made anymore. gordon lightfoot has the same effect on me.

[4024636391]

Love this song and the harmony and music.