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Ruby Andrews
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| Birth name | Ruby Stackhouse |
| Born | March 12, 1947 Hollandale, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1966–present |
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| Associated acts | Brothers of Soul |
Ruby Andrews, whose real name is Ruby Stackhouse, was born on March 12, 1947. She is an American singer known for her Rhythm and Blues (R&B) and soul music. Ruby started her music career in the mid-1960s. She is famous for songs like "Casanova (Your Playing Days Are Over)" from 1967, "You Made A Believer (Out Of Me)" from 1969, and "Everybody Saw You" from 1970.
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About Ruby Andrews
Early Life and Music Beginnings
Ruby Stackhouse was born in Hollandale, Mississippi. When she was about six years old, around 1953, she moved to Chicago. In Chicago, she went to Hyde Park High School.
During her last year of high school, Ruby began singing with a group called the Vondells. Her first record was released on the Kelmac label. Even though she sang with the Vondells, the record was released under her birth name, Ruby Stackhouse.
Chart-Topping Songs
Ruby's third song for the Kelmac label became her biggest hit. This song was "Casanova (Your Playing Days Are Over)," released in 1967. It was a "crossover hit," meaning it was popular on both R&B and pop music charts. The song reached number 9 on the R&B charts and number 51 on the pop charts.
The song was co-written and produced by Joshie Jo Armstead. It had a typical Chicago-style sound. However, it was recorded and arranged by Mike Terry in Detroit. Later versions of the song correctly spelled "Casanova."
Later Career and Legacy
After "Casanova," Ruby released other popular songs. These included "You Can Run (But You Can't Hide)" and "You Made a Believer (Out of Me)." "You Made a Believer (Out of Me)" reached number 18 on the R&B chart and number 96 on the pop chart in 1969. "Everybody Saw You" was another hit, reaching number 34 on the R&B chart in 1970.
Ruby Andrews also released songs on the Zodiac label. These songs were produced and written by Fred Bridges, Robert Eaton, and Richard Knight. These three also formed a vocal group called Brothers Of Soul. Later in her career, Ruby recorded some bluesy songs for Ichiban Records. These were produced by Swamp Dogg. Today, Ruby Andrews is the CEO of her own record company, Genuine Ruby Records LLC.
Her Music: Songs and Albums
Ruby Andrews has released many songs and albums throughout her career. Here are some of her most well-known works.
Hit Songs on the Charts
This table shows some of Ruby Andrews' songs that appeared on music charts.
| Year | Song Title | Chart Positions | |
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| 1967 | "Casanova (Your Playing Days Are Over)" | 51 | 9 |
| 1968 | "Hey Boy Take A Chance On Love" | 92 | - |
| "The Love I Need" | - | 48 | |
| 1969 | "You Made A Believer (Out Of Me)" | 96 | 18 |
| 1970 | "Everybody Saw You" / "Can You Get Away" |
118 - |
34 41 |
| 1971 | "You Ole Boo Boo You" | - | 47 |
Albums and Collections
Ruby Andrews has released several studio albums and compilation albums. Compilation albums are collections of songs, often including her greatest hits.
Studio Albums
- Everybody Saw You (1970)
- Black Ruby (1972)
- Genuine Ruby (1977)
- Kiss This (1991)
- Ruby (1993)
- Hip Shakin Mama (1998)
Compilation Albums
- Casanova (Your Playing Days Are Over) (1994)
- Hip Shakin Mama (1998)
- Casanova - Your Playing Days Are Over (Her Greatest Hits) (2000)
- Just Loving You (The Zodiac Sessions 1967 - 1973) (2004)
- Swamp Dogg Presents: The Boss Ladies of Soul (2007)
- Hits Anthology (2013)
