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Here's That Rainy Day

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Ruth Brown was the real name of Dinah Washington......she changed hers and THIS Ruth Brown didn't. And this Ruth Brown brought us one of the most original, unique, gutsy, soulful and earthy voices the world has ever known. Eartha Kitt doesn't have an EARTHY voice....Ruth Brown does. And this is the best recording she ever made. Sensual, sexual renderings (as you would expect) on songs like "Help A Good Girl Go Bad" and "Hurry On Down To My House, Baby".......but only this diva could turn "On The Good Ship Lollipop" into an erotic listening experience that makes you blush! 'Course she could melt her way through those ballads, too....."Here's That Rainy Day," "Whispering Grass," "Table For Two"......"I Know Why (And So Do You.)" This really is the best recording she ever made, the most definitive of her range and talent and jazz expertise, and if they tell you they're out of stock right now......tell 'em to order more!

"HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY" is a truly incredible showcase for Ruth Brown's rich and soulful voice which has never sounded better as this legendary lady is in stellar form throughout this glorious collection of classic songs all done to the max...legendary arranger Peter Matz always knew how to showcase a great voice with a full orchestra and this timeless & brilliantly remastered collection will remind one of his great work from the sixties with Carmen McRae as this stunning set sounds like it is from the same era as the McRae masterpiece finally available on cd as a Import 2-fer collection. Ruth Brown is in extraordinary voice throughout this wondrous collection so any fan of a tremendous singer in a gorgeous & magical setting will have to have this rare musical gem...Bravo to Peter Matz and Ruth Brown who we will never see the likes of again!

I hunted down this CD because Johnny Carson said in his last show that "Here's That Rainy Day" was one of his favorite songs. He sang a duet with Bette Midler on that last show. Not only is this song wonderful (Ruth Brown's version), but the whole CD is a joy. It is a relaxing, fun, and memory-provoking journey to listen to it!! I wish I had known about Ruth long ago. Thanks, Johnny!

Just wanted to let anyone know who read "meskb"'s review from Indiana....Dinah Washington's real name was Ruth Lee Jones not Ruth Brown. Ruth Brown started her career as Ruth Weston but changed her name when she hooked up with a man named Brown. Buy a best of Ruth Brown on Atlantic 1st, then buy stuff like this.

Ruth Brown is original, unique and super! But the mastering on this CD doesn't do her justice. The orchestra is LOUD while Ruth's voice is scarcely audible way in the background! The orchestra blares away and Ruth is barely there. You have to strain to hear her. What was somebody thinking? Get this recording but try to find a different version -- the CD I'm describing here is by "Garland."