Fair and Tender Ladies

Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · The Three Bells [Bear Family] [1993]

Come all ye fair and tender ladies

Take warning how you board your men

They're like a star on a summer mornin'

They thirst of fear and then they're gone.



They'll tell to you some loving story

And make you think they love you well

Then away they'll go and court some other

And leave you there in grief to dwell.



For love is handsome, love is charming

And love is pretty while it's new

But love grows cold as love grows old

And fades away like mornin' dew.



And fades away like mornin' dew...

Fair and Tender Ladies

Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a soulful rendition of 'Fair and Tender Ladies' on their 1993 Bear Family release, The Three Bells. Recorded in the classic gospel and R&B style characteristic of Brown's career, the track showcases his distinctive vocal delivery and the group's tight harmonies. As a staple of the spirituals and gospel repertoire, the song reflects the deep religious roots and emotional depth that defined Brown's musical identity. This recording stands as a testament to his ability to blend traditional gospel elements with a polished, contemporary sound, capturing the essence of mid-20th century American church music for a modern audience.