Ruby Wright

For the country singer, see Ruby Wright (country singer).

Ruby Wright (January 8, 1914[1] – March 9, 2004[2]) was an American singer and songwriter.

Biography

Born in Anderson, Indiana, she began singing with a trio of college girls in Lake Manitou, Indiana.

Though not very successful in the United States she had two hits in the United Kingdom. The first, "Bimbo", made number 7 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1954, whilst in May 1959, her cover version of "Three Stars" reached number 19.[1]

A CD of Wright's recordings, which contained a total of 27 songs, is entitled Ruby Wright Regular Girl (The King Recordings 1949-1959).

References

  1. 1 2 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 611. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. ↑ Thedeadrockstarsclub.com - accessed September 2009

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