I got to know Ruby when we all lived down in Torquay in 1985/86. She was a lovely unpretentious soul, who always made us smile. Her last husband was absolutely vile to her, Ray Lamarr managed to spend everything she ever earned as soon as she passed. He would argue with her in the pub, and call her all sorts of names on The Strand late at night. God bless you Ruby, forever in our hearts.
Ahh bless I used to drink with her in the hole in the wall and the torbay hotel and remember when we entered the Hole in the wall as ruby was dressed as Maddona
No female singer, during the years of peace, ever captured the heart of the Nation like Ruby, but, dispite her stardom, she remained a simple wee lass from the Donegall Rd, Belfast, RIP Gentle Lady.
Her voice was sadly not what it once was but it is so wonderful to hear Ruby actually sing this song. I once saw Ruby at the Monaco ballroom in Hindley near Wigan. She was Tiny in stature but big of heart
Nobody should run away with the idea that this video represents the sort of voice that Ruby Murray had when she was at the top of her profession. Her voice was shot at in the example shown and it is sad to see how such a pure voice had deteriorated over time.
On this day in 1955 {February 13th} "Softly, Softly" by Ruby Murray peaked at #1 {for 3 weeks} on the United Kingdom's NME Weekly Singles chart... In the U.S.A., Jaye P. Morgan's covered version of "Softly, Softly" reached #42 on the Cashbox Singles chart... Between 1954 and 1959 the Belfast, Northern Ireland native had eleven records on the U.K. Singles chart, nine made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, the above "Softly, Softly"... She had two records peak at #3, "Heartbeat" for one week in January of 1955 and "Evermore" for three non-consecutive weeks in July of 1955... One of her eleven charted records was a duet with Anne Warren, "If Anyone Finds This, I Love You", it peaked at #4 for two weeks in April of 1955... Ruby Florence Murray passed away at the age of 61 on December 17th, 1996 {liver cancer}... May she R.I.P. And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the U.K. NME Weekly Singles' Top 10 on February 13th, 1955: At #2. "Mambo Italiano" by Rosemary Clooney #3. "Give Me Your Word" by Tennessee Ernie Ford #4. "Finger Of Suspicion" by Dickie Valentine with The Stargazers #5. "Heartbeat" by Ruby Murray #6. "The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane" by Dean Martin #7. "Shake, Rattle & Roll" by Bill Haley And His Comets #8. "The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane" The Ames Brothers #9. "Let Me Go Lover" by Teresa Brewer #10. "No One But You" by Billy Eckstine And at #11 was "Happy Days & Lonely Nights" by Ruby Murray
I am a bass player and was doing a gig somewhere ( I have a feeling it was the Leicester area) and I was told that we had a surprise act to back. She was escorted onto the stage looking very frail, we were given the dots and we played for her.... it was a privilege and honour to play for her, she was very courteous and friendly, It must have been around this time.... thank you Ruby.
@ArmaghDillo I understand what you're saying, but she is older, and maybe she did drink too much. However, having said that, I think this is a really touching performance and her voice, although weaker, is unmistakable. She must have been terrified to do this after so many years and my heart goes out to her. God bless you Ruby.
There is a short documentary on here about Ruby's life filmed very shortly before her passing and it's very moving to say the least, Ruby was only around 60 at the time of filming and sadly she looked very old & frail, way more than her 60 years, I would highly recommend watching it if you are a Ruby Murray fan, she was truly a BEAUTIFUL & PURE SOUL!! that had very sadly slipped into many years of heavy alcohol use from the pressures of life and her strenuous schedule which lead to her untimely passing in 1996 at the age of only 61 from liver cancer 😢😢
What would you give to have a voice like Ruby Murray. I don't think anyone knew what to do with such a gift and she probably didn't believe it belonged to her. Embrace your talents they belong solely to you💜
Wikipedia says she had liver cancer which she died of and she was only 61 .Not a great innings . She also struggled with an addiction to alcohol which probably contributed to the cancer. Sadly once the liver is damaged it becomes susceptible to cancer. Young drinkers please beware. There is a resonance between her and Ami Whitehouse - a bad judge of drink and men .
"Let him without sin cast the first stone"..............Ruby.........beautiful as ever. Rest in Peace ♥
I got to know Ruby when we all lived down in Torquay in 1985/86. She was a lovely unpretentious soul, who always made us smile. Her last husband was absolutely vile to her, Ray Lamarr managed to spend everything she ever earned as soon as she passed. He would argue with her in the pub, and call her all sorts of names on The Strand late at night. God bless you Ruby, forever in our hearts.
Ahh bless I used to drink with her in the hole in the wall and the torbay hotel and remember when we entered the Hole in the wall as ruby was dressed as Maddona
No female singer, during the years of peace, ever captured the heart of the Nation like Ruby, but, dispite her stardom, she remained a simple wee lass from the Donegall Rd, Belfast, RIP Gentle Lady.
RIP Ruby.the gentle soul from Donegall Road.
Her voice was sadly not what it once was but it is so wonderful to hear Ruby actually sing this song. I once saw Ruby at the Monaco ballroom in Hindley near Wigan. She was Tiny in stature but big of heart
Nobody should run away with the idea that this video represents the sort of voice that Ruby Murray had when she was at the top of her profession. Her voice was shot at in the example shown and it is sad to see how such a pure voice had deteriorated over time.
RUBY AND PATSY-CLINE WILL ALWAYS BE MY TOP FEMALE SINGERS AND GREAT THAT RUBY WAS A LOCAL -BELFAST-LADY AND TOP MALE SINGER ELVIS
I think her tired old voice adds a certain poignancy to the song.
And I am typing this with my eyes leaking.
@@sapper82 i got teary eyes too, i was in Belfast when she passed away, every radio played her songs.
On this day in 1955 {February 13th} "Softly, Softly" by Ruby Murray peaked at #1 {for 3 weeks} on the United Kingdom's NME Weekly Singles chart...
In the U.S.A., Jaye P. Morgan's covered version of "Softly, Softly" reached #42 on the Cashbox Singles chart...
Between 1954 and 1959 the Belfast, Northern Ireland native had eleven records on the U.K. Singles chart, nine made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, the above "Softly, Softly"...
She had two records peak at #3, "Heartbeat" for one week in January of 1955 and "Evermore" for three non-consecutive weeks in July of 1955...
One of her eleven charted records was a duet with Anne Warren, "If Anyone Finds This, I Love You", it peaked at #4 for two weeks in April of 1955...
Ruby Florence Murray passed away at the age of 61 on December 17th, 1996 {liver cancer}...
May she R.I.P.
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the U.K. NME Weekly Singles' Top 10 on February 13th, 1955:
At #2. "Mambo Italiano" by Rosemary Clooney
#3. "Give Me Your Word" by Tennessee Ernie Ford
#4. "Finger Of Suspicion" by Dickie Valentine with The Stargazers
#5. "Heartbeat" by Ruby Murray
#6. "The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane" by Dean Martin
#7. "Shake, Rattle & Roll" by Bill Haley And His Comets
#8. "The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane" The Ames Brothers
#9. "Let Me Go Lover" by Teresa Brewer
#10. "No One But You" by Billy Eckstine
And at #11 was "Happy Days & Lonely Nights" by Ruby Murray
I am a bass player and was doing a gig somewhere ( I have a feeling it was the Leicester area) and I was told that we had a surprise act to back. She was escorted onto the stage looking very frail, we were given the dots and we played for her.... it was a privilege and honour to play for her, she was very courteous and friendly, It must have been around this time.... thank you Ruby.
I am a drummer and worked with Ruby Murray many times with keyboard player Peter Clark she was a gem to work with
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Yes you can hear her voice here had faded from its brilliance....very sad, but I still love her singing. Her Anthology CD is tops.
@ArmaghDillo
I understand what you're saying, but she is older, and maybe she did drink too much. However, having said that, I think this is a really touching performance and her voice, although weaker, is unmistakable. She must have been terrified to do this after so many years and my heart goes out to her. God bless you Ruby.
There is a short documentary on here about Ruby's life filmed very shortly before her passing and it's very moving to say the least, Ruby was only around 60 at the time of filming and sadly she looked very old & frail, way more than her 60 years, I would highly recommend watching it if you are a Ruby Murray fan, she was truly a BEAUTIFUL & PURE SOUL!! that had very sadly slipped into many years of heavy alcohol use from the pressures of life and her strenuous schedule which lead to her untimely passing in 1996 at the age of only 61 from liver cancer 😢😢
What would you give to have a voice like Ruby Murray. I don't think anyone knew what to do with such a gift and she probably didn't believe it belonged to her. Embrace your talents they belong solely to you💜
I still remeber her in Panto at Hulme Hipp.
Star
@davidwalsh66 How is it? What's wrong with old age?
There is nothing wrong with old age. Ruby wasn't old she was a wreck due to alcoholism.
Ruby had a throat operation as a child hence the husky voice...not sure when this was sung but could be nearer the 90s? Still a lovely voice.
great song.
She epitomises a certain time now long gone , a more innocent time back in the Fifties. She was beautiful and had such a sweet voice.
Go to the channel of "gramophoneshane" and listen to that version of Ruby singing "Softly softly" and I think you will have the answer.
Does anyone know the year?
Does anyone have Ruby Murray singing Scarlet Ribbons?
@grumpymick A long time in responding, but ua-cam.com/video/dFYEjSDB8Fs/v-deo.html
Sadly, she became an alcoholic and died in 1996
why is it so??
@robertmcf99 Exactly. This is a bit sad to watch.
This is awful and should be removed.Ruby was a wonderful singer and we in Northern Ireland are very proud of her.This video is disrespectful
This is not good it's obvious that Ruby was not at her best. At her best she was adorable.
poor Ruby sounds so terrible here! She is struggling to sing.
Wikipedia says she had liver cancer which she died of and she was only 61 .Not a great innings . She also struggled with an addiction to alcohol which probably contributed to the cancer. Sadly once the liver is damaged it becomes susceptible to cancer. Young drinkers please beware. There is a resonance between her and Ami Whitehouse - a bad judge of drink and men .
...does she want a curry??
Sorry to say...The Voice has gone. Clearly past her best.
I love Ruby Murray but this is a travesty.
Oh WHY do singers have to mime? It's an insult to their audience.