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Quote by Ruth Brown

“When I got through, Duke Ellington stood up and started the applause.”

Quote by Ruth Brown

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Ruth Brown, an American jazz singer and songwriter, was born on January 12, 1928, and passed away on November 17, 2006. Known for her distinctive voice and emotional delivery, she was a significant figure in the jazz scene of the 1950s. more

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