Brown, Ruth Filmography

• Village Music: Last of the Great Record Stores (2012)
• Let Freedom Sing: How Music Inspired the Civil Rights Movement (2009)
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Whole Lotta Shakin' (2009)
• Ruth Brown: Better Late Than Never (2005)
• Lightning in a Bottle (2004)
• Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)
• 22nd Annual W.C. Handy Blues Awards (2001)
• B.B. King: The Blues Summit (1995)
• The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 1 (1995)
• Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1994)
• Abbey Lincoln: You Gotta Pay the Band (1993)
• The Dancing Man (1992)
• True Identity (1991)
• The Ladies Sing the Blues (1989)
• Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (1988)
• That Rhythm, Those Blues (1988)
• Hairspray (1988)
• Under the Rainbow (1981)
• Rock 'n' Roll Revue (1955)
• Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955)

Brown, Ruth Filmography

• Let Me Not (2007)
• Let Me Not (2007)

Brown, Ruth Filmography

• Room 42 (2012)

• Lyrics: play full screen play karaoke
• Oh What A Dream - Ruth Brown
• Mambo Baby - Ruth Brown
• Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean - Ruth Brown
• Lucky Lips - Ruth Brown
• Looking Back - Ruth Brown
• If I Can't Sell It I'll Keep Sittin' On It - Ruth Brown
• I'll Wait For You - Ruth Brown
• I'll Get Along Somehow - Ruth Brown
• I Don't Know - Ruth Brown
• Fine Brown Frame - Ruth Brown
• Fine and Mellow - Ruth Brown
• As Long As I'm Moving - Ruth Brown
• 5-10-15 Hours - Ruth Brown
• Ruth Brown - Ruth Brown
• Shake A Hand - Ruth Brown
• Daddy Daddy - Ruth Brown
• Somebody Touched Me - Ruth Brown
• Teardrops from My Eyes - Ruth Brown
• This Little Girl's Gone Rockin' - Ruth Brown
• So Long - Ruth Brown
• Wild Wild Young Men - Ruth Brown

Woke up this morning and I looked around
So disappointed, I laid back down
Oh, what a dream, what a dream
I had last night
Dreamed I held you in my arms
But I'm still waitin' for that day to come
Oh, what a dream
(What a dream)
What a dream
(What a dream)
I had last night
Oh, what a dream
(What a dream)
What a dream
(What a dream)
I had last night
Dreamed we were walkin' down the aisle
The organ was playing "Here Comes the Bride"
You looked out at me and you began to smile
When I looked around everybody began to cry
I opened my eyes, you weren't there
All of my happiness just disappeared
Oh, what a dream
(What a dream)
What a dream
(What a dream)
I had last night
I opened my eyes, you weren't there
All of my happiness just disappeared
Oh, what a dream
(What a dream)
What a dream
(What a dream)
I had last night
Oh, what a dream
(Oh, what a dream)
What a dream
(Oh, what a dream)

all my baby wants to do is the mambo,
all my baby wants to do is the mambo,
morning, noon and night time too
it`s the mambo.
he goes (mambo rhythms/effects) all the time,
he goes (mambo rhythms/effects) all the time,
`cause that mambo rhythm feels so fine.
he`s neglecting our romance
for the mambo,
he`s neglecting our romance
for the mambo,
he just loves that crazy dance
called the mambo.
mambo baby,
mambo baby,
oh, mambo baby
I love you so.
but me or that mambo
has got to go.
the only thing he`s thinking of
is the mambo,
when we should be making love
it`s the mambo,
but me or that mambo

Mama he treats your daughter mean
Mama he treats your daughter mean
Mama he treats your daughter mean
He's the meanest man I’ve ever seen
Mama he treats me badly
Makes me love him madly
Mama he takes my money
Makes me call him honey
Mama he can't be trusted
He makes me so disgusted
All of my friends they don't understand
What's the matter with this man
I tell you mama he treats your daughter mean
Mama he treats your daughter mean
Mama he treats your daughter mean
He's the meanest man I’ve ever seen
Mama this man is lazy
Almost drives me crazy
Mama he makes me squeeze him
Still my squeezes don’t please him
Mama my heart is aching
I believe it's breaking
I’ve stood all that I can stand
What’s the matter with this man?
I tell you Mama he treats your daughter mean
Mama he treats your daughter mean
Mama he treats your daughter mean

When I was just a little girl with long silky curls
my Mama told me, "Honey, you've got more that other girls.
Now, you may not be good looking but you'll soon wear diamond clips
and you'll never have to worry 'cause you've got lucky lips."
Lucky lips are always kissing,
lucky lips are never blue.
Lucky lips will always find
a pair of lips that will be true.
I don't need a four-leaf clover,
rabbit's foot or good luck charm.
With lucky lips I'll always have
a fellow in my arms.
I never get heartbroken, no, I'll never get the blues
and if I play that game of love I know I just can't lose.
When they spin that wheel of fortune all I do is kiss my chips
and I know I picked a winner 'cause I've got lucky lips.
Lucky lips are always kissing,
lucky lips are never blue.
Lucky lips will always find
a pair of lips that will be true.
I don't need a four-leaf clover,
rabbit's foot or good luck charm.
With lucky lips I'll always have

Looking back over my life
I can see where I caused you strife
And I know oh yes I know
I'd never make that same mistake again
Looking back over my deeds
I can see signs of wise man heeds
And if I just have a chance
I know I'd never make that same mistake again
Once my cup was overflowing
But I gave nothing in return
Now I can begin to tell you
What a lesson I have learned
Looking back over the slate
I can see love turn to hate
And I know oh yes I know
That I'll never make that same mistake again
Looking back over the slate
I can see love turn to hate
And if I just have a chance
I know I'll never make that same mistake again
I'll never make that same mistake again
I'll never make that same mistake again

I own a secondhand furniture store and I think my prices are fair, Course this real cheap guy I know
came in one day. Saw this chair he wanted to buy, but he wouldn't, claimed the price was too high. So
I looked straight in the eye, and this was my reply... If I can't sell it, I'm gonna sit down on it.
I ain't gonna give it away. Now darling if you want it, you're gonna have to buy it. And I mean just
what I say. Now how would you like to find this waitin at home for you every night. Only been used
once or twice but it's still nice and TIGHT! Whoa... So if I can't sell it, I'm gonna keep sittin on
it. I ain't gonna give it away. Now you can't find a better pair of legs in town and a back like this,
huh, not for miles around. And that is why if I can't sell it, I'm going to recline upon it. Why
should I give it away? Because it's made for comfort, built for wear and tear. Where else could you
find such an easy chair! Haa... Whoa... If I can't sell it, darling I'm gonna sit down on it. I don't
see the need to give it away. Because it's lush, plush, slick and sleak. Darling, a high class speech
like this at any price is cheap! So if I can't sell it, I'm gonna sit back down on it. Why should I
give it away? Now look at this nice bottom, ain't it easy on the eye, guaranteed to support any weight
or size! Whoa... If I can't sell it, I'm just gonna keep sittin on it. Don't ask me to give it away.
Now, I have really had my fill of folks always comin around with their hands stuck out, wantin
something, don't want to give up nothing. Now if you want this, put your hand in your stash and give
me some cash. Now if you want something for free, go to the Salvation Army, don't come runnin to me.
Now this is not Saint Paul's place, this is Ruth's place. Read my lips. NO FREE TRIPS! And you can
look at me and see I have not been starvin darling. Now I have a few diamonds that I haven't even taken
off to dust lately. Now you are not getting anything around here for free. Show me the color of your

Along about the evening
I feel so blue
And though my heart is grieving
I'll wait for you
I'm writing you a letter
'Cause our love's so true
Although I'm sad and lonely
I'll wait for you
When the moon was high
And the lights were low
That's the time when you and I
Said our love would grow
If you ever get the notion
You'll miss me too
Make it in a hurry
I'll wait for you
'Round 'bout the midnight
I miss you so
So baby, won't you do right
I'll wait for you
You need my arms around you
To hold you tight
I'll give you all my lovin'
Both day and night
When the moon is high
And the lights are low
That's the time when you and I
Know our love will grow
If you ever get the notion
You'll miss me too
Just make it in a hurry

You’re tired of me, so plain to see.
I was just a mere sensation.
And now that you through,
I’ll get along somehow.
I wanted love, you promised me love,
But all you gave was conversation.
But though I need you so,
But I’ll still get along somehow.
All I have left my darlin’, is just a picture of you.
Words on which you wrote, my dear,
You never, never, never mention the words, ‘I love you.’
I’m all alone, I’m so all alone,
Needing words of consolation.
I’m friendless and blue,
But I’ll still get along somehow.
All I have left my darlin’, is just a picture of you.
Words on which you wrote, my dear,
You never, never, never mention the words, ‘I love you.’
I’m all alone, I’m so all alone,
Needing words of consolation.
I’m friendless and blue,

Should I let myself go
In his direction
Is his love strong enough
For my heart's protection
I don't know
(I don't know, I don't know)
I don't know
(I don't know, I don't know)
But he loves me so good
Til I think I should, oh, oh
If I gave him my heart
Would he refuse it
Would he tear it apart
Or tenderly use it
I don't know
(I don't know, I don't know)
I don't know
(I don't know, I don't know)
But he hugs me so tight
Til I think I might, oh, oh
When he crushes my eager lips
My heart starts doing flips
Whenever I feel his touch
I get a thrill that's much too much
Too much, too much, too much
Could a heart so right
Be led so wrong
If his long is weak
Would it last this long
I don't know
(I don't know, I don't know)
I don't know
(I don't know, I don't know)
But I hope and pray
That he comes my way, oh, oh
But I hope and pray
That he comes my way, oh, oh
But I hope and pray

You got a fine brown frame
And I wonder what could be your name
You look good to me, but all I can see
Is your fine brown frame
Tell me how long have you been around
My baby, when did you hit this big town
Now I wanna scream, aahhhh, 'cos I've never seen
Such a fine brown frame
Now all that I have is a broken down chair
But I'd make you king on my throne
Don't be a square, why don't you come over here
Together we could really be gone
You got a fine brown frame
And I wonder what could be your name
You're solid with me, but all I can see
Is your fine brown frame
(Musical Interlude)
Now all that I have is a broken down chair
But I'd make you king on my throne
Don't be a square, why don't you come over here
Together we could really be gone
You got a fine brown frame
And I wonder what could be your name
You're solid with me, but all I can see
Is that fine brown frame
You're solid with me, but all I can see

My man he don't love me he treats me oh so mean
My man he don't love me he treats me oh so mean
He's the meanest man that I've ever see
My baby wears high peg pants stripes are really yellow
Baby wears high peg pants stripes area really yellow
When he starts into love me he's so fine and mellow
Love will make you drink and gamble make you stay out all night long
Love will make you drink and gamble make you stay out all night long
Love will make you do things that you know is wrong
Do right baby if you stay home every day
I'll do right baby if you stay home every day
You're so mean and evil I know you're gonna drive me away
Why did he leave me why did he have to go
Why did he leave me why did he have to go
Went off and left me baby I loved him so
I'll be a good wife to you if it means anything to you
I'll stay home every night and I'll love you
And kiss you every night and one of these days
If you're good to me honey one of these day
If God is good to me I'll bring you a little burny
Come back to me baby try me one more time

You're crazy 'bout lovin', I'm crazy 'bout love myself
You're crazy 'bout lovin', I'm crazy 'bout love myself
When I'm with you baby, can't think about nothin' else
I've seen so many men, it's like looking through a fine tooth comb
I've seen so many men, it's like looking through a fine tooth comb
But these young cats 'll make a good girl lose her home
[Chorus]
I wanna go north, east, south, west
Every which way, as long as I'm movin'
Long as I'm movin', long as I'm movin'
Long as I'm movin', long as I'm movin' baby, I don't care
You got big broad shoulders, build like a trailer truck
You got big broad shoulders, build like a trailer truck
Let me run with you daddy and maybe I'll change my luck
I gotta watch myself, these boys are gettin' out of hand
I gotta watch myself, these boys are gettin' out of hand
They get twelve years old, start acting like a natural man
[Chorus]
I wanna go north, east, south, west
Every which way, as long as I'm movin'
Long as I'm movin', long as I'm movin'
Long as I'm movin', long as I'm movin' baby, I don't care
Move, move, move, move!
Well it must be rat, because mink don't feel that way
Well it must be rat, because mink don't feel that way
Well don't you talk that talk, don't believe a thing you say
[Chorus]
I wanna go north, east, south, west
Every which way, as long as I'm movin'
Long as I'm movin', long as I'm movin'
Long as I'm movin', long as I'm movin' baby...

Baby baby baby, I've got to have you for my own,
Baby baby baby, I've got to have you for my own,
If you ever need me baby, call me on the telephone.
Just give me five, ten, fifteen hours of your love,
Just give me five, ten, fifteen hours of your love,
Give me fifteen hours while that shiny moon's above.
I wanna love ya love ya love ya, love ya love ya all the time,
I wanna love ya love ya love ya, love ya love ya all the time,
I wanna love ya love ya baby, if I live to ninety nine!
Just give me five, ten, fifteen hours of your love,
Just give me five, ten, fifteen hours of your love,
Give me fifteen hours while that shiny moon's above.
I wanna hold ya hold ya hold ya, hold ya till the broad daylight,
I wanna hold ya hold ya hold ya, hold ya till the broad daylight,
I wanna thrill ya thrill ya thrill ya till the sun is shinin' bright.
So give me five, ten, fifteen hours there with you,
So give me five, ten, fifteen hours there with you,

Woke up this morning and I looked around
So disappointed, I laid back down
Oh, what a dream, what a dream
I had last night
Dreamed I held you in my arms
But I'm still waitin' for that day to come
Oh, what a dream
(What a dream)
What a dream
(What a dream)
I had last night
Oh, what a dream
(What a dream)
What a dream
(What a dream)
I had last night
Dreamed we were walkin' down the aisle
The organ was playing "Here Comes the Bride"
You looked out at me and you began to smile
When I looked around everybody began to cry
I opened my eyes, you weren't there
All of my happiness just disappeared
Oh, what a dream
(What a dream)
What a dream
(What a dream)
I had last night
I opened my eyes, you weren't there
All of my happiness just disappeared
Oh, what a dream
(What a dream)
What a dream
(What a dream)
I had last night
Oh, what a dream
(Oh, what a dream)
What a dream
(Oh, what a dream)

Just leave it to me, now don't you ever be changed,
just give me a chance and I'll take care of everything.
Your troubles I share, I'll let you know when I'll be there.
I'll take care, take care of you, any place and everywhere.
Shake a hand, shake a hand, a-shake a hand if you can.
Shake a hand, shake a hand, shake a hand if you can.
Be truthful to me and I'll be truthful to you.
But I'm in love, I'm in love with your soul, and I don't now just what to do.
So let's call it a day, I've said all I've gotta say
except, oh yeah, baby, you gotta learn how to pray and shake a hand every day.
Be truthful to me and I'll be truthful to you.
But I'm in love, I'm in love with your soul, and I don't now just what to do.
So shake a hand, shake a hand, shake a hand if you can.

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy love me strong
I don't mind if it's all night, Daddy
Daddy, Daddy, Daddy right or wrong
I'm gonna need you for a long time, Daddy
Gotta love me, Daddy. From now on.
That's whacha got to do.
When you thrill me like you thrill me
with a toss that always fills me with love.
Sho fine
In the morning when the clock strikes four.
You're the lover that I'm going to depend on
to love me Daddy, never let me go.
That's all I ask of you.
I'll try to show you
how I need your two arms to hold me,
when I'm lonely.
So, tell me Daddy
are you going to thrill your baby
like I want you to.
Love me Daddy for a long, long time
When you hug me and you kiss me
give me love that I'll be missing
I'll feel so good.
Daddy, Daddy, Daddy hold me tight
Want to feel your tender arms all around me.
Daddy, Daddy while the moon is bright.
Sweet, gently, tight.
(Bridge)
Hold me in the morning
Hold me every night
Thrill me Daddy, thrill me
Till I scream with all my might
Oooooooooh, long, long time
When you thrill me like you thrill me
with a touch that always fills me
with love so fine
Daddy, Daddy you're a real consternation
Daddy, Daddy you're a real sensation
Daddy, Daddy we're a great combination

Bop-ba-do, bop-ba-do-be-do)
(Bop-by-do, bop-ba-do-be-do)
You gotta get the rhythm if you're gonna rock
You gotta get a-movin' and don't stop
Here we go
Oh, here we go
Oh, here we go (here we go!)
Well, somebody touched me, in the dark last night
Yeah, somebody touched me, in the dark last night
Well, somebody touched me in the dark last night
Well, moved me when she held me tight
Oh who (who) who (who) who in the dark last night?
Last night, a stranger (stranger) took my hand (took my hand)
Last night, a stranger (stranger) took my hand (took my hand)
Well, last night a stranger took my hand
She said, 'You'll be my lovin' man'
Oh who (who) who (who) who in the dark last night?
(Bop-ba-do, bop-ba-do-be-do)
(Bop-by-do, bop-ba-do-be-do)
Now you got the rhythm so don't stop
We gonna move on with a roll and rock
Here we go
Oh, here we go
Oh, here we go
(Here we go!)
Well, somebody made me fall in love last night
Yeah, somebody made me fall in love last night
Well, somebody made me fall in love
Sets my heart and soul above
Oh, who (who) who (who) who in the dark last night?
Last night, a stranger (stranger) took my hand (took my hand)
Last night, a stranger (stranger) took my hand (took my hand)
Well, last night a stranger took my hand
She said, 'You're gonna be my lovin' man'
Oh who (who) who (who) who in the dark last night?
Oh-wah-oh, oh-wah-oh (do-be-ooo)
Oh-wah-oh, oh-wah-oh (do-be-ooo)
[Fades]
Oh-wah-oh, oh-wah-oh (do-be-ooo)

Every time it rains, I think of you
And that's the time I feel so blue
When the rain starts to falling, my love comes tumbling down
And it's raining teardrops from my eyes
Well, if you see clouds here in my eyes
It's just because you said good-bye
Although the sun is shining, there's no summer skies
Still it's raining teardrops from my eyes
Remember the night you told me our love would always be
I wouldn't be blue and lonely, well, if you'd come back to me
Every single cloud would disappear
I'd wear a smile if you were here
So, baby, won't you hurry, because I need you so
And it's raining teardrops from my eyes
Remember the night you told me our love would always be
I wouldn't be blue and lonely, well, if you'd come back to me
Every single cloud would disappear
I'd wear a smile if you were here
So, baby, won't you hurry,? cause I miss you so

I wrote my mom a letter
And this is what I said
Well-a, well-a, well-a, well-a
I washed all the dishes
And I did a lot more
I even bought the dinner
At the grocery store
Now, Mom, you'll find
The key next door cause
This little girl's gone rocking
I left some biscuits for the pup
I put fresh water in his cup
And now I'm off
I'm gonna live it up cause
This little girl's gone rocking
Well, I'm be home about
Twelve tonight and not a
Minute, minute, minute later
Don't forget the front door lock
That's all for now
I'll see you later, mater
You'll find these things
That you wanted done
I'm off to meet that special one
Boy, oh, boy, will we have fun
Cause this little girl's gone rocking
Well, I'm be home about
Twelve tonight and not a
Minute, minute, minute later
Don't forget the front door lock
That's all for now
I'll see you later, mater
You'll find these things
That you wanted done
I'm off to meet that special one
Boy, oh, boy, will we have fun
Cause this little girl's gone rocking

Everything is my fault. Don't cry
Even if I opened my two eyes like this
I couldn't see your painful tears.
I needed to hold you and love you more but
like a fool I put you at unease.
I made you hinder and rest on another shoulder.
Erase everything. Erase this kind of me.
Although I couldn't say anything cause my heart burned, please be happy.
For the time you live in this world,
Don't cry because with the reason of love again.
I should be the one sorry. Don't forgive me.
Because of my selfishness of thinking that
you'd always accept me, you hurt alot.
I needed to hold you and love you more but
like a fool I put you at unease.
I made you hinder and rest on another shoulder.
Erase everything. Erase this kind of me.
Although I couldn't say anything cause my heart burned, please be happy.
For the time you live in this world,
don't cry because with the reason of love again.
i feel still your love when i see you
when i kiss you feel over you
i feel still your love when i touch you
when i hold you as ever baby
i feel still your lip
when i miss you when ihold you
always in my heart
You should've told me. You should've given me a chance.
I would've done anything if you wanted.

Wild wild young men they like to have a good time
They chase too many women they drink to much wine
Going for a wild ride stomping on the gas
Walking on the wild side living way too fast
Playing in hot game they ain't never gonna win
Wild wild young men
Wild wild young men
Wild wild young men like to party down
They got money in their pocket they're gonna spread it around
They try to make a big point of acting like a fool
Hanging out in the juke joints trying to be real cool
They're bound to come to some bad end
Wild wild young men
Wild wild young men
Young girl let me tell you don't give your heart
To no wild wild young man cause he'll tear it apart
You ain't nothing but a sweet toy put your head in a spin
He's just a honky tonk cowboy a feather in the wind
Don't care about no one but his so called friends

Famous quotes by Ruth Brown:

"When I saw all of the people I have known all these years, when we got together, it was scary because B.B King and I lived in the same place in Nevada."

"There was a time we decided that it was songs that were done especially from my background because of the things we were dealing with, but nowadays, anybody who has a need, and can find the need, they can sing the blues."

"We are trying to prove that the blues lives on forever and anybody in this place can sing the blues."

"And, of course, I was singing cheap."

"There are stories that people don't want to talk about that brought this music through."

"Unfortunately, I'm a little concerned where the legends are coming from nowadays."

"There were times that Harvey (Fuqua), myself, B.B King, we almost had to go to jail to sing this stuff."

"Unfortunately, the young generation, who I believe have their own place in the sun like I had mine; but I wish it was possible there were other ways to have them understand this music was here before they came, and the reason that it was here."

"But of course it's different now, the blues is no longer blues, it's green now."

"I was like the queen of the South."

"When I got through, Duke Ellington stood up and started the applause."

"I sang on Church Street, every place that had a stage."

"A fox is a wolf who sends flowers."

"If you are speaking about my own songs, I would think so because we were talking about that particular era and I was singing one of my songs that I recorded 50 years ago."

"I was trying to do Billie Holiday, because she was the voice to be heard at that time."

"I thought the best thing you were supposed to do was find somebody and try to sound like them."