The Twelfth of Never
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · The Three Bells [Bear Family] [1993]
You ask me how much I need you
Must I explain
I need you oh, my darling
Like roses need rain
You ask how long I'll love you
I'll tell you true
Until the twelfth of never
I'll still be loving you.
Hold me close
Never let me go
Hold me close
Melt my heart like April snow.
I'll love you 'til the bluebells
Forget to bloom
I'll love you 'til the clover
Has lost its perfume
And I'll love you 'til the poets
Run out of rhyme
Until the twelfth of never
And that's a long, long time.
Until the twelfth of never
And that's a long, long time...
The Twelfth of Never
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a hauntingly beautiful gospel recording on The Three Bells, a collection that showcases their mastery of traditional Southern spirituals. The track 'The Twelfth of Never' exemplifies the group's ability to weave complex harmonies with a raw, emotive delivery characteristic of the 1960s gospel revival. Recorded with a focus on acoustic integrity, the song reflects the deep religious devotion and communal spirit found in Brown's extensive discography. As part of this significant body of work, the recording stands as a testament to the enduring power of unadorned, heartfelt music that transcends generations, capturing the essence of the era's sacred sound without relying on modern production techniques.