Brown Girl in the Ring
Boney M.
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Brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la There's a brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la la Brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la She looks like a sugar in a plum Plum plum Show me your motion Tra la la la la Come on show me your motion Tra la la la la la Show me your motion Tra la la la la She looks like a sugar in a plum Plum plum All had water run dry Got nowhere to wash my cloths All had water run dry Got nowhere to wash my cloths I remember one Saturday night We had fried fish and Johnny-cakes I remember one Saturday night We had fried fish and Johnny-cakes Beng-a-deng Beng-a-deng Brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la There's a brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la la Brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la She looks like a sugar in a plum Plum plum Show me your motion Tra la la la la Come on show me your motion Tra la la la la la Show me your motion Tra la la la la She looks like a sugar in a plum Plum plum All had water run dry Got nowhere to wash my cloths All had water run dry Got nowhere to wash my cloths I remember one Saturday night We had fried fish and Johnny-cakes I remember one Saturday night We had fried fish and Johnny-cakes Beng-a-deng Beng-a-deng Brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la See, brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la la Brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la She looks like a sugar in a plum Plum plum All had water run dry Got nowhere to wash my cloths All had water run dry Got nowhere to wash my cloths Brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la Look that brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la la Brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la She looks like a sugar in a plum Plum plum
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Written by: DP, FRANZ REUTHER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Genre“Brown Girl in the Ring” by Boney M. is classified within the disco genre. This song from the late '70s fully embodies the upbeat, dance-style music that was popular at the time.
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OriginThe song originated not as a disco tune, but as a traditional children's game song in the West Indies, specifically the Caribbean. The song was passed along orally for generations before being recorded.
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PopularityThe song was a chart-topper and commercial success. In the UK singles chart, it peaked at the number two position.
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Album"Brown Girl in the Ring" was featured on the album "Nightflight to Venus." It was the fourth track on this album, which was released in 1978.
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Revival"Brown Girl in the Ring" gained fresh popularity when it was remixed as part of a "Remix '93" project for Boney M. This remixed version also achieved charts success.
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Song StructureThe song has a simple repetitive structure and easy-to-remember lyrics, in keeping with its roots in a children's game song.
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Group FormationBoney M., the group that performed "Brown Girl in the Ring," was a German-based group created by producer Frank Farian. Despite their European roots, they had a number of hits with songs rooted in Caribbean and African musical traditions.
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Album SuccessThe "Nightflight to Venus" album was Boney M's third studio album and it was one of their most successful, reaching the Top 10 in many European countries.
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Cultural Impact"Brown Girl in the Ring" is frequently used in cultural references due to its catchy lyrics and easy recall, appearing in movies, TV shows and often performed in schools for various events.
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Song meaningThe term "Brown girl in the ring" refers to a girl of African descent being in 'the ring' or center of a dancing game, often associated with Caribbean culture.
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B-Side songInterestingly, "Brown Girl in the Ring" was originally the B-side of the band's hit single "Rivers of Babylon," but ended up becoming widely popular in its own right.
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Live PerformancesThe group performed "Brown Girl in the Ring" frequently in live performances, often involving costume changes and choreographed dances.
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