Ruth Brown
Ruth Brown (1928–2006) was a U.S. rhythm and blues singer and actress, noted for bringing a popular music style to rhythm and blues in a series of hit songs for fledgling Atlantic Records in the 1950s, such as "So Long", "Teardrops from My Eyes", and "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean". Born Ruth Alston Weston on 30th January 1928 in Portsmouth, Virginia, she attended I. C. Norcom High School, a historically black high school. Brown's father was a dockhand who directed the local church choir Read more on Last.fm
Ruth Brown has 7 songs that have been featured in movies like Heart of Midnight, My Blueberry Nights, Nights in Rodanthe and Quicksilver. What is your favorite song by Ruth Brown?
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