Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
Helen Reddy
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Big ole ruby red dress wanders round the town Talkin' to herself now, sometimes sitten down Don't you get too close now, ruby runs away Poor ole ruby red dress born on a sorry day I can hear her say [Chorus] Leave me alone, won't you leave me alone Please leave me alone now, leave me alone Leave me alone, please leave me alone, yes leave me Leave me alone won't you leave me alone Please leave me alone, no leave me alone Leave me along, just leave me alone, oh leave me Big ole ruby red dress, everybody laughs Say she's got no future and never made no past Something hurt that ruby, shomething she can't bear Ya look at her real close now, you see a little tear When she says now [Chorus] Some folks say some farm boy up from Tennessee Taught it all to Ruby, then just let her be Her daddy tried to hide it, tried to keep things cool But something happened to Ruby, she broke down to a fool Who just said now [Chorus]
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Written by: LINDA LAURIE
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16 facts about this song
Song Interpretation"Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)" is perceived as a song of female empowerment but its repetitions of "leave me alone" is often interpreted as a somewhat desperate cry.
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Chart PositionThe song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in early 1973, signifying its commercial success.
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Album FeaturesThe song is prominently featured in Helen Reddy's album named "Long Hard Climb."
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Song's Origin"Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)" was actually a cover. The original version was performed by Kathy McCord on her 1969 album titled "Kathy McCord."
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LyricistThe lyrics of the song were written by Linda Laurie.
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ReceptionBesides charting so high in the United State, it also reached number two for one week on Canada's RPM 100, highlighting its international success.
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Radio Ban"Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)" was severely limited in airplay by certain radio stations due to perceived repetitiveness in its lyrics. This prevented the song from reaching number one.
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Media AppearancesThe song has also been featured in several movies and television shows, including the 1973 film "Airport 1975."
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MusicianshipBesides Reddy on the vocals, the song also showcases the talents of other noted musicians like Nick De Caro who was responsible for arranging and conducting the piece.
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Cross-Genre SuccessThe song also appeared on Adult Contemporary charts where it spent eight weeks and peaked at number two.
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Other Cover VersionsBesides McCord and Reddy, the song has also been famously covered by other artists, including Carol Douglas and the Bette Midler.
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Live PerformancesHelen Reddy frequently performed "Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)" during her concerts throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
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Message of the SongOne possible interpretation of the song's lyrics is that it's about a woman seeking independence and asking to be left alone to live her life.
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Grammy AchievementHelen Reddy who performed “Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress),” won a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female category in 1973, although not specifically for this song.
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Connection with Reddy's ImageThe song helped to cement Helen Reddy's image as a prominent female pop star with an independent and feminist edge during the 1970s.
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LegacyDespite its mixed reception during its release, the song remains one of Helen Reddy's most well-known and enduring hits.
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