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  Jimmy Mack (luke) 5-Doyen Username: luke Post Number: 361 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.198.48.201 |
The great Ms Brown appearing at Le JAzz Au BAr in Manhattan this week-she has been recovering from a stroke/depression and must sit, and read song lyrics at times but says"I sound better than ever!"-in NY Daily News today. | ||
Rodmann (rodmann) 5-Doyen Username: rodmann Post Number: 240 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 12.221.46.59 |
This is sad news. I wasn't even aware that Miss Brown had even had a stroke. Hope she recovers from this. Did Ruth ever record any Soul music during the 60's and early 70's? As far as I know she switched from R&B to Jazz standards after her long string of hits in the 50's. | ||
Jimmy Mack (luke) 5-Doyen Username: luke Post Number: 363 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.198.48.201 |
I feel a bit sad and surprised that Ruth doesnt seem to get the attention she deserves as and R and B pioneer and as a fighter for R and B artists and herself through the work she has done at the R and B foundation. Lets hear it for Ruth!!The post on Syreeta about lets give props due to people when they r alive rings so true. Miss Brown is 75. | ||
Don (don) 5-Doyen Username: don Post Number: 305 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.75.48.235 |
I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Ruth Brown in The Loop, downtown, in the 70's when she was on a Rhythm 'n Blues/Rock 'n Roll Tour. And I told her how much I enjoy her music. It was a brief meeting and conversation. She is truly a star and is definite a legend of all time. And the woman is so very down to earth, which in some cases you don't see it from alot of recording artist today. Don | ||
Brother Love (brother_love) 4-Laureate Username: brother_love Post Number: 87 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 67.113.217.4 |
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Reese (reese) 4-Laureate Username: reese Post Number: 103 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.136.120.53 |
Last night I saw Miss Brown at Le Jazz Au Bar, and she was magnificent. Her voice was still strong, and her gift for gab most evident. Plus the venue is one of the best I've ever seen a show in. | ||
Jimmy Mack (luke) 5-Doyen Username: luke Post Number: 370 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.198.48.201 |
wonderful-thanks Reese for info. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 993 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
Here ya go Jimmy Mack:  | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 994 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 995 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 996 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 997 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
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Jimmy Mack (luke) 5-Doyen Username: luke Post Number: 371 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.198.48.201 |
Soul Sister I b your mister-thanks. | ||
Brother Love (brother_love) 4-Laureate Username: brother_love Post Number: 93 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 67.113.218.122 |
 My beautiful Ruth the night of the of the 2004 Image Awards. I had the pleasure of doing her make-up that night. She is one of the dearest spirits you will ever meet in the business. | ||
roger (roger) 4-Laureate Username: roger Post Number: 137 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 217.35.87.17 |
Hello Everyone. Just a quick reminder to everyone that RUTH BROWN played the part of "Motormouth Mabel", the record shop owner and D.J in the 1988 JOHN WALTERS movie "Hairspray". The following site has further info on her T.V. and Movie appearances. http://us.imdb.com/title/tt009 5270/ Roger | ||
Tony Russi (tony_russi) 5-Doyen Username: tony_russi Post Number: 173 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.18.10.174 |
Yes, she was great in "Hairspray", a true R&B Legend.Wasn't Atlantic Records referred to as the House that Ruth Built for years? | ||
Destruction (destruction) 5-Doyen Username: destruction Post Number: 181 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 199.173.225.25 |
There was a big article in the NY Times today about Ruth Brown. A must read for any fan. It deals mainly with topics mentioned in the beginning of this thread by Jimmy Mack. I won't post the link here because I know the Times asks for registration, but if you mosey over to their web site, it's very easy to find. However, I must post this short blurb. Don't look Ralph...lol. "Ray called me and said, `I'm doing this movie,' " Ms. Brown said, recalling one of her last conversations with Charles, an old band mate. "He said, `Who do you want to play you?' And I said, `Halle Berry, you crazy fool!' He said, `I ain't that blind.' " PrincessD, my 6 year old grand has seen Hairspray about 10 times and loves Ruth Brown's character. She used to quote her all time. | ||
Wonder B (wonder_b) 6-Zenith Username: wonder_b Post Number: 590 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 80.14.7.43 |
A vintage pic of Ruth...  Wonder B If you mess with the 'fro, you gotta go! | ||
Shawn1 (shawn1b) 4-Laureate Username: shawn1b Post Number: 131 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.30.14.44 |
I am very sorry to hear about Ruth Brown having a stroke and wish her a speedy recovery .I saw her on Austin City Limits and thought she was very good !Shawn | ||
mel(andthensome) (mel) 5-Doyen Username: mel Post Number: 408 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 81.154.129.172 |
Get well Ruth Brown one superb ocalist whose 45s I hae still. mel |
