voc, 1903-1977 US, New York City
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Blues
A.k.a. Ruby Walker
Ruby Smith (August 24, 1903 – March 24, 1977) was an American classic female blues singer. She was a niece, by marriage, of the better known Bessie Smith, who discouraged Ruby from a recording career. Nevertheless, following Bessie's death in 1937, Ruby went on to record twenty-one sides between 1938 and 1947. She is also known for her recorded explicit, and candid observations, on her own and Bessie's lifestyle.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Port Wine Blues / You Satisfy | Ruby Smith With Gene Sedric & His Orchestra | 1947 | Album |
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