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Ruby Johnson (April 19, 1936Volt label in the late 1960s.[1]
Life and career
She was born in
recording company, NEBS.[1] She released a succession of singles on NEBS, including "Here I Go Again", "Worried Mind", and "Nobody Cares", some of which became local hits.[2]
When her local supporter, disc jockey
R&B chart in 1966, and "If I Ever Needed Love", both tracks which became staples of subsequent soul compilations, such as those by Dave Godin.[3]
Despite the quality of her records, they met with little success, and after a few more years singing in clubs, she gave up her singing career in 1974.[1] She worked in government posts, and eventually became the director of Foster Grandparents, a federal programme helping handicapped children relate to older generations.[1] She also returned to worship and sing at the Temple Beth-El near her home in Lanham, Maryland. A compilation CD, including many previously unissued tracks, was issued in 1993.[4]
She died in 1999, aged 63.[2]
Discography
Singles
- 1961 "Callin' All Boys" / "Pleadin' Heart" – V-TONE 222
- 1963 "I Received Your Message" / "Stop Wasting Your Tears" – Pledge 108
- 1964 "Worried Mind" / "I'm Hooked" – NEBS 502
- 1964 "What Goes Up Must Come Down" / "I Want A Real Man" – NEBS 503
- 1965 "Let Me Apologise" / "Don't Start Nothing" – NEBS 101
- 1965 "Here I Go Again" / "Jerk Shout" – NEBS 501
- 1966 "I'll Run Your Hurt Away" / "Weak Spot" – Volt 133
- 1966 "Come To Me My Darling" / "When My Love Comes Down" – Volt 140
- 1967 "Reach Out and Touch Me" / "Come Back To Me" – NEBS 508
- 1967 "If I Ever Needed Love (I Sure Do Need It Now)" / "Keep On Keeping On" – Volt 147
- 1968 "I've Been Hurt (So Many Times)" / "Through Dealing" – NEBS 509
- 1968 "Why You Want To Leave Me" / "I Can't Do It" – NEBS 511
- 1969 "Nobody Care" / "Why Do You Want To Leave Me" – NEBS 600[5]
Albums
I'll Run Your Hurt Away, Stax, 1993[4]
References
- ^ ISBN 0-85112-733-9.
- ^ a b c d "Obituary: Ruby Johnson". The Independent. October 23, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "RUBY JOHNSON : Sir Shambling's Deep Soul Heaven". Sirshambling.com. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ a b "I'll Run Your Hurt Away - Ruby Johnson | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Ruby Johnson Discography - USA". 45cat.com. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
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