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Nappy Brown Obituary
Brown's label, Blind Pig Records, said the ailing musician died Saturday in Charlotte after a lengthy hospitalization.
Brown built his reputation in the mid-1950s. Among his hits, he rolled his L's in the lyrics to "Don't Be Angry." He also climbed the R&B charts with "It Don't Hurt No More" and "I Cried Like A Baby."
Born Napoleon Brown Culp in 1929 in Charlotte, the musician grew up singing in a church choir with his father. He also sang in a gospel group with his cousins en route to fame. Last year, Brown returned to his musical roots with an album titled "Long Time Coming."
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February 24, 2014
There is strong confidence in the fear of Jehovah, and it will be a refuge for his children. Proverbs 14:26.
Carolyn
July 11, 2013
May the Almighty God grant the family peace and comfort. Romans 15:33
February 14, 2013
R.I.P GRANDDADDY. I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND I KNOW YOU WOULD BE PROUD OF ME. I JUST FINISHED MY GOSPEL SINGLE AND I'M PUSHING IT OUT TO THE WORLD. I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO LISTEN TO THE SONG. YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN MY HEART.
YOUR FIRST GRAND CAROLYN (PRECIOUS GIFT)
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April 3, 2010
For Nappy...a gospel-influenced blues singer of such hits such as "It Don't Hurt No More" and "I Cried Like A Baby,".
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Teresa
January 27, 2010
I remember seeing Nappy Brown in concert in Greenville. I was AMAZED at his talent, but more so by the dedication of his fans. There were people there that went to see him anywhere he was.I have, and will continue to,introduce others to his music, because once a fan of Nappy's- ALWAYS a fan of Nappy's.I hope that family finds comfort in his voice, a part of him that will always be with you. Thank you for sharing him over the years. God Bless.
Aqueesha Amoah
October 20, 2009
I can remeber the first time I heard my grandfather sing Iwas maybe 3 or 4 my grandmother use to to take me to Ebnesiar Baptist Chruch sit me on the front row and told me I could not go to sleep. Because of you and her I LOVE MUSIC Thank You Luv U Miss
BabyGirl.
Danny Dixon
October 10, 2008
Nappy Brown, I will miss you everyday...There will never be another like you...you were the best...Love...Danny Dixon
EULA GALLMAN
September 27, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
LOUIS CARWELL
September 27, 2008
rest in peace nappy brown,GOD BLESS.
Johnson Goodson
September 26, 2008
Nappy, It was just the two of us (brothers) left, now you are gone. I will miss listening to your wonderful tales of travel. I love you, your brother Johnson.
Dave Wilson
September 26, 2008
To one of the greatest JAZZ musicians who ever lived. We will miss you more than you know,
Your loving family from Columbia, SC
The Goodson, Wilson Family!
Tammy Krebs
September 26, 2008
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
Edna Culp-Washington
September 26, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michelle (Ms. Shelly) Broome (Flynt)
September 26, 2008
I would like to say that I am very sorry to hear about the lost of your loved one.
Thomas Widgeon
September 26, 2008
Jesus Loves Me!!!
C.Goodson Gaither
September 25, 2008
Blues and RB Legend Nappy Brown Goodson Culp--Your music lives on...We love you.
The Goodson Family
Teddy & Marie Roberts
September 25, 2008
So many memories, from the early 80's, with Nappy, his family and friends, the long conversations, the stories from the past, the laughter, the tours we went on with Nappy, the recordings we made in his living room, will cherish them forever, the Gospel church, the road we took together to help Nappy get back into the music business again, his voice will be enjoyed by generations to come.
We will miss you Nappy.
Our condolences to the family.
September 25, 2008
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
Mary Elizabeth Frye (1905-2004)
Tom Taylor
September 25, 2008
Rest in peace
Annie Turner
September 24, 2008
Nappy,
I will always carry your love in my heart. I can never forget you
Ann
September 24, 2008
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
Y. Smith
September 24, 2008
Nappy, your family (Johnny, Lula, Leanna, Rosa, Millie, nieces and nephews) in South Carolina will miss you! Rest in Peace.
scott cable
September 24, 2008
It was a long time coming but we had a hell of a year didnt we boss? Miss you.
Nappy performs at the 2007 Blues and BBQ Festival with Bob Margolin on lead guitar.
Tom and Gina Payne
September 24, 2008
For those who never had the pleasure of seeing him perform, Mr. Brown was the essence of his genre. We saw him at the 2007 Blues and BBQ Festival, performing with an all-star band, including "Steady Rolling" Bob Margolin.
I was great to see him have another brief time in the spotlight.
Rest in peace, Mr. Nappy.......
Henryk Zaleski
September 24, 2008
Thank you for the songs.The heavenly choir just gained an exceptional talent.
Dan
September 23, 2008
Oh Nappy, we will miss you! Thanks for the music!
PAUL BASINGER
September 23, 2008
MY FIRST TIME HEARING NAPPY WAS ON STATION WLAC IN NASHVILLE. HE BECAME A FAVORITE AND I BOUGHT ALL HIS RECORDS ON SAVOY. "SITTING IN THE DARK" WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITES. THE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY MISSED IN THE 50'S MUSIC. MR BROWN, YOU SANG MY KIND OF MUSIC AND I TRULY HOPE YOU HAVE A PLEASANT JOURNEY.
D ZIMMERMAN
September 23, 2008
REST IN PEACE NAPPY BROWN
Reta Doss
September 23, 2008
To the Family of Mr. Brown:
My condolences and prayers are with you. I pray that God grants you His peace that surpasseth all understanding.
Madeline Torres
September 23, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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