Going Up the Country
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · Going Up the Country [RCA] [1970]
I'm going up to country baby,
Don't you wanna go
I'm going up to country baby,
Don't you wanna go
I'm going to someplace where
I've never been before.
I'm going, I'm going where
The water tastes like wine
I'm going where the water
Tastes just like the wine
We can jump in the water
And stay drunk all the time.
--- Instrumental ---
I'm gonna leave this city,
Got to get away
I'm gonna leave this city.
Got to get away
All this fussin' and a fightin'
And you know I just can't stay.
Baby pack your leavin' bag
And you know we've got to leave today
Just exactly where I cannot say
But we might even leave the USA
'Cause it's a brand new game
And I want to play.
--- Instrumental ---
No use if you're runnin'
A screamin' and cryin'
'Cause you got a whole
Nights long as I've got mine.
I'm going up to country baby,
Don't you wanna go
I'm going up to country baby,
Don't you wanna go
I'm going to someplace where
I've never been before.
I'm going, I'm going where
The water tastes like wine
I'm going where the water
Tastes just like the wine
We can jump in the water
And stay drunk all the time...
Going Up the Country
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a spirited gospel and R&B recording on their 1970 RCA release, 'Going Up the Country.' The track showcases the group's signature blend of soulful vocals and driving rhythms, characteristic of their work during the early 1970s. As part of their discography, this song reflects the era's vibrant church-to-concert style, where religious themes were seamlessly integrated with contemporary pop and rock influences. The recording stands as a testament to the group's ability to craft infectious melodies that resonated with audiences seeking both spiritual depth and musical excitement. It remains a notable song in their catalog, highlighting their contribution to the gospel and soul landscape of the period.