Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter
Herman's Hermits
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Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely daughter Girls as sharp as her are somethin' rare But it's sad, she doesn't love me now She's made it clear enough it ain't no good to pine She wants to return those things I bought her Tell her she can keep them just the same Things have changed, she doesn't love me now She's made it clear enough it ain't no good to pine Walkin' about, even in a crowd, well You'll pick her out, makes a bloke feel so proud If she finds that I've been round to see you (round to see you) Tell her that I'm well and feelin' fine (feelin' fine) Don't let on, don't say she broke my heart I'd go down on my knees but it's no good to pine Walkin' about, even in a crowd, well You'll pick her out, makes a bloke feel so proud If she finds that I've been round to see you (round to see you) Tell her that I'm well and feelin' fine (feelin' fine) Don't let on, don't say she broke my heart I'd go down on my knees but it's no good to pine Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely daughter (lovely daughter) Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely daughter (lovely daughter) Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely daughter (lovely daughter) Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely daughter (lovely daughter)
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Written by: TREVOR PEACOCK
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Facts"Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" was released by Herman's Hermits in 1965.
- Its release was originally intended for the UK alone, but it became popular in the United States and internationally, hence a worldwide release.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in May 1965.
- In Canada, the song was also a number-one hit.
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Song MeaningThis song tells a story of a young man who is in love with his friend's mother's daughter. His love interest, however, does not feel the same way about him. The young man in the story tries to stay friendly with Mrs. Brown, hence the title song.
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Film AdaptationA movie sharing the same title with the song was released in 1968.
- The Herman's Hermits, who originally performed the song, also starred in the film.
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Song Origin"Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" was first sung by actor Tom Courtenay in "The Lads," a British television play.
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Unique Performance StyleThis song is performed in a "talk-singing" style, which is a singing method that involves semi-spoken vocal techniques.
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Award WorthyThe song won the 1966 Ivor Novello Award for 'Most Performed Work', which is an award that recognizes and honours British music and songwriters.
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Cultural Impact"Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" was considered a part of the British Invasion of the US music market in the mid-1960s.
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Notable CoversThe song has been covered by various artists in different styles over the decades, including by country music singer T.G. Sheppard in 1979.
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About Herman's HermitsHerman's Hermits, the English band that performed this song, was formed in Manchester in 1964. They were part of the mid-1960s pop invasion from the UK.
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