Ruth Brown was an American singer-songwriter and actress, sometimes known as the "Queen of R&B". She was noted for bringing a pop music style to R&B music in a series of hit songs for Atlantic Records in the 1950's, such as "So Long", "Teardrops from My Eyes" and "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean". For these contributions, Atlantic became known as "The house that … [Read more...] about Sunday Musical Brunch Thread: Ruth Brown aka The Queen of R&B
Ruth Brown
Friday Open Thread: Nasty Women Week
We made it to Friday yall. Godspeed! Here are some more of the nasty women and their dirty blues (don't worry Tyren, I'm gonna give Millie her own week soon!) Sweet Emma "Sweet Emma" Barrett (March 25, 1897, New Orleans, Louisiana – January 28, 1983) was an American self-taught jazz pianist and singer who worked with the Original Tuxedo Orchestra between 1923 and … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Nasty Women Week
Sunday Musical Brunch Thread: Ruth Brown aka The Queen of R&B
Ruth Brown was an American singer-songwriter and actress, sometimes known as the "Queen of R&B". She was noted for bringing a pop music style to R&B music in a series of hit songs for Atlantic Records in the 1950's, such as "So Long", "Teardrops from My Eyes" and "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean". For these contributions, Atlantic became known as "The house that … [Read more...] about Sunday Musical Brunch Thread: Ruth Brown aka The Queen of R&B
Monday Afternoon Thread: Your Blues Ain’t Like Mine
Ruth Brown - If I Can't Sell It, I'll Sit On It … [Read more...] about Monday Afternoon Thread: Your Blues Ain’t Like Mine