Ruby Tuesday

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About Ruby Tuesday

"Ruby Tuesday" is a song recorded by the Rolling Stones in 1966, released in January 1967. The song, coupled with "Let's Spend the Night Together", was a number-one hit in the United States and reached number three in the United Kingdom. The song was included in the American version of Between the Buttons (in the UK, singles were often excluded from studio albums). Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song number 310 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.


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1969
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She would never say where she came from
Yesterday don't matter if it's gone
While the sun is bright
Or in the darkest night
No one knows, she comes and goes

Goodbye Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you

Don't question why she needs to be so free
She'll tell you it's the only way to be
She just can't be chained
To a life where nothings gained
And nothings lost, at such a cost

Goodbye Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you

"There's no time to lose", I heard her say
Catch your dreams before they slip away
Dying all the time
Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind
Ain't life unkind?

Goodbye Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you

Goodbye Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you

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The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… more »

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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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10 facts about this song

Band Creation
"Ruby Tuesday" is a song by The Rolling Stones, an English rock band that was formed in 1962 and is widely known as one of the leading forces in the British Invasion of bands that became popular in the US in 1964.
Song Release
The song was released in 1967 as part of the American edition of their album "Between the Buttons."
Chart Performance
"Ruby Tuesday" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 3 in the United Kingdom.
Song Composition
Although it is credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Richards has stated in several interviews that he is the primary composer of the song.
Song Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by Keith Richards' girlfriend at the time, Linda Keith. However, the song's title does not refer to any specific person, but rather to the concept of transient love.
Instrumentation
The use of the double bass, a rare instrument in contemporary popular music of the 1960s, provides "Ruby Tuesday" with a distinctive sound. Additionally, Brian Jones, a member of the band, plays the recorder on the track, contributing to its unique, Baroque pop quality.
Cover Versions
"Ruby Tuesday" has been extensively covered by other musicians, including but not limited to, The Corrs, Julian Lennon, Rod Stewart, and Marianne Faithfull.
Cultural Impact
The restaurant chain "Ruby Tuesday" was named after this song, showcasing how the song has left an influence beyond just music.
Awards and Recognitions
In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song #310 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Global Reach
Despite being over fifty years old, "Ruby Tuesday" maintains worldwide recognition and continues to receive radio airplay today.

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