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Can anyone name a song that has the name 'Ruth' in the lyrics?

Question #87372. Asked by moosesburdett.
Last updated Aug 23 2016.

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"A Rose and a Baby Ruth" was sung by George Hamilton and covered by Marilyn Manson. The lyrics are really referring to the candy bar, though, not directly to the woman's name:

link http://www.oldielyrics.com/lyrics/george_hamilton_iv/a_rose_and_a_baby_ruth.html

The White Stripes did a song called "Red Bowling Ball Ruth":
link http://www.lyricsmania.com/red_bowling_ball_ruth_lyrics_white_stripes_the.html
Response last updated by stedman on Aug 23 2016.
Oct 16 2007, 8:26 PM
andee1956
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andee1956

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I found two listed online:

"Ruth" by the toadies
"Ruth Ann-What About Us?"

Oct 16 2007, 8:31 PM
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If you've never heard this one, you should.

'If I Can't Sell It, I'll Sit On It' - Ruth Brown

"Now this is not Saint Vincent de Paul's place, this is Ruth's place. Read my lips. No free trips!"

link http://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/i/ificantsellitillkeepsittinonit.shtml
Response last updated by stedman on Aug 23 2016.
Oct 16 2007, 8:47 PM
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Here is a Lip-Sync rendition live and in Living color!

link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMBngCEIut4

Oct 18 2007, 10:32 AM
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