Margo (The 9th of May)
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · The Three Bells [Bear Family] [1993]
It was eighteen hundred and ninety two
The horses were young and the buggy was new
Jim and Margo were happy and gay
And the date was the 9th of May.
A horseless carriage abruptly appeared
The stallion jumped and whinnied and reared
Margo hit the dirt in a sickening way
And Jim was alone on his wedding day.
Margo, Margo
Margo's gone away
But they say that old Jim
Meets her every 9th of May.
Margo's been gone for many a year
But her name still brings a trace of a tear
To ol' Jim's old eyes as dim as they are
And he still hates the sight of a car.
Once a year old Jim goes back to the scene
And he waits near the church for his long lost queen
They make all the wedding vows over they say
When Margo appears on the 9th of May.
Margo, Margo
Margo's gone away
But they say that old Jim
Meets her every 9th of May...
Every 9th of May
About Margo (The 9th of May)
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a soulful rendition of "Margo (The 9th of May)" on their 1993 Bear Family release, *The Three Bells*. This track exemplifies the group's signature blend of gospel and R&B, characterized by Brown's emotive vocal delivery and the band's tight, driving rhythm section. The recording captures the spiritual intensity and communal energy typical of their live performances, translating the raw power of their church-based repertoire into a polished studio format. As part of a collection of tracks that includes spiritual hymns and social commentaries, "Margo" stands as a testament to the enduring influence of Southern gospel on the broader soul and R&B landscape. The song remains a significant song in their discography, showcasing their ability to fuse traditional religious themes with contemporary musical arrangements that resonated with audiences across generations.