There was a time we decided... by Ruth Brown, an American Musician

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“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.”

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Name: Ruth Brown

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Jan 30, 1928

Profession: Musician

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