Ruby Baby

The Drifters

About Ruby Baby

"Ruby Baby" is a song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It was originally recorded by the Drifters. Their version was released on a single by Atlantic Records as catalog number 45 1089 in 1956.. This original version peaked at No. 10 on the US R&B chart.


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(Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
(Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)

Well, I've got a girl and Ruby is her name (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
She don't love me but I love her just the same (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, Ruby, Ruby, I'm-a want ya
Like a ghost I'm-a gonna haunt ya
Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine? (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)

Well, each time I see you, baby my heart cries (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
Well, I'm a-gonna steal you away from all those guys (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, from the sunny day I met ya
I made a bet that I would get ya
Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine? (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)

I've got a girl and Ruby is her name (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
I'd give the world just to set her heart aflame (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, got some lovin', money too
Gonna give it all to you
Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine? (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine? (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine? (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)

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The Drifters

The Drifters are a long-lived American doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group. They were originally formed to serve as backing group for Clyde McPhatter (of Billy Ward & the Dominoes) in 1953. more »

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Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

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9 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Ruby Baby" was first recorded by 'The Drifters' in 1956.
Songwriters
The song was written by the legendary songwriting duo, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
Genre
"Ruby Baby" is a popular song with a mixture of R&B and doo-wop elements.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity, "Ruby Baby" did not chart in its original release.
Recognitions
"Ruby Baby" is now considered a classic and has been included in several 'The Drifters' collections.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by many famous artists including Dion, Donald Fagen, and Billy "Crash" Craddock, whose version was a top-ten country hit in 1975.
Dion's Cover Version Success
Dion's covered version of "Ruby Baby" reached number 2 on the Billboard charts in 1963.
Donald Fagen’s Cover Version
Donald Fagen, the lead singer of Steely Dan, also covered "Ruby Baby" on his debut solo album 'The Nightfly' in 1982.
Miscellaneous
This song is often associated with Ruby, a popular female name during the 1950s and 1960s.

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