Ginger Is Gentle and Waiting for Me
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · Going Up the Country [RCA] [1970]
Woman stop wasting your time
Woman can't you see I'm not gonna bend for you
Not gonna send for you when I go, oh no
Ginger is gentle and waiting for me in Tennessee.
Woman stop wasting your teardrops
Woman don't you know that all of your reasons
Won't stop me from leavin' somehow, no not now
'Cause Ginger is gentle and waiting for me in Tennessee.
I saved up my money
Got a job down there cotton trees.
Now, I can tear up her letters
Don't have to live off my dreams.
Woman stop wasting your world
Woman can't you see that pity alone
Would break up our home
In the end won't pretend any longer
Ginger is gentle and waiting for me, in Tennessee.
Go on wish me all kinds of pain
I know you've got a right to complain
But now as I walk out the door
I know like I never did before.
Ginger is gentle and waiting for me, in Tennessee.
Ginger is gentle and waiting for me, in Tennessee.
Ginger is gentle and waiting for me, in Tennessee...
Ginger Is Gentle and Waiting for Me
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a tender vocal performance on "Ginger Is Gentle and Waiting for Me," a track featured on their 1970 RCA release, Going Up the Country. As the lead voice of the renowned family group, Brown brought a distinctive baritone warmth to this recording, continuing the ensemble's tradition of blending country and gospel influences. The song reflects the group's enduring appeal during a transitional era in their career, showcasing their ability to craft intimate narratives through harmonized vocals. This recording stands as a testament to the Browns' consistent output and their significant contribution to American roots music. The track remains a cherished example of their collaborative artistry, highlighting the emotional depth that defined their extensive discography throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s.