I Still Do
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · The Three Bells [Bear Family] [1993]
Darling, many happy years
Have passed away since you and I
We're tiny little boy and girl
Playing neath the summer sky
Do you recall the day
I was bold enough to say
I love you dear, I want you near
And I still do.
Yes, I love the little girl, I do
I was tryin' to say
That I loved you
And I still do.
Darling, let your mem'ry stray
And try to picture you and me
Roaming through the open field
And playing in the hollow tree.
The rocky hills above
I climbed to show my love
For the little girl I loved so well
And I still do.
Yes, I love the little girl, I do
I was tryin' to say
That I loved you
And I still do.
Darling, close your weary eyes
And let me take you by the hand
And straight way lead you through the past
Back to happy childhood land.
And there we'll love again
The same past we did then
Among the flowers we plant as ours
And we still do.
Yes, I love the little girl, I do
I was tryin' to say
That I loved you
And I still do.
And I still do...
About I Still Do
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a soulful rendition of "I Still Do" on their 1993 Bear Family release, The Three Bells. This recording captures the group's signature blend of gospel and R&B, characterized by driving rhythms and emotive vocals that define their mid-20th-century style. The track exemplifies the spiritual yearning often found in their discography, serving as a testament to their ability to translate religious sentiment into compelling secular music. As part of a collection of works from this era, the song highlights the group's contribution to the gospel revival movement, resonating with audiences through its raw emotional depth and rhythmic complexity. The performance remains a significant example of their catalog, showcasing the enduring appeal of their musical approach.