These two albums were originally released on RCA in 1959 and 1964, respectively, by the vocal group the Browns. Before Jim Ed Brown would receive substantial status on the country charts and as a Grand Ole Opry star, he recorded with his siblings Ella Brown and Bonnie Brown. In 1959 they scored big on both the pop and country charts with "The Three Bells," included on the Sweet Sounds album. The remainder of that album contains 11 tracks that are mostly filler: "Love Me Tender," "Unchained Melody," and "Only the Lonely." ...
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These two albums were originally released on RCA in 1959 and 1964, respectively, by the vocal group the Browns. Before Jim Ed Brown would receive substantial status on the country charts and as a Grand Ole Opry star, he recorded with his siblings Ella Brown and Bonnie Brown. In 1959 they scored big on both the pop and country charts with "The Three Bells," included on the Sweet Sounds album. The remainder of that album contains 11 tracks that are mostly filler: "Love Me Tender," "Unchained Melody," and "Only the Lonely." Grand Old Opry Favorites, on the other hand, is the stronger session, keeping with pure country roots on "Sugar Foot Rag," "Wondering," "Mansion on the Hill," and "Four Walls." This disc is geared toward collectors, while casual listeners would do better with a greatest-hits package. ~ Al Campbell, Rovi
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