HELEN REDDY - LEAVE ME ALONE (RUBY RED DRESS) - THE QUEEN OF 70s POP - JOHNNY CARSON

[@laurieann5961]

Gone are the days of walking to a friend’s house unannounced, with a 45, ringing the doorbell and asking if they want to listen to your new record…

[@elaineregan4745]

Noone even wants to hang out listening to tunes anymore. They just want to hear themselves talk and complain

[@sylvia4425]

To those of us aged 50 and up: Those were the days!!! We sure had something special in the 70s, didn't we? Hugs to my generation who grew up in the 70s!!! 🤗❤️🤘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LICHBKLYN1]

Sylvia, you freaking rock! Yes. The 70's were amazing. Remember "Love Will keep Us Together"? 1st and last time I got on a Roller Coaster at Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY. 58 hun, and still rocking it!

[@tennesseeridgerunner5992]

I'm 48, that counts don't it? I remember being in the back seat of my dad's Vega listenin' to Helen Reddy on the ol AM radio.

[@carlapark5295]

I wouldn't change our decades for anything. Thank God our parents had us when they did and didn't abort us. Look at what we would've missed out on. lol

[@alecyoungman2123]

you got that right Sylvia

[@jeanettedegiulio8220]

Sylvia hugs back to you 💖

[@wilsmith6551]

I was a musician at the Tonight show when she came on. One of the horn players was sick, but recovered. Anyway this show was phenomenal!!! What many people dont realize is that during Carson's time- they were know to have the best band in the business!!!

[@scottsdaleglenn]

Rest In Peace dear Helen Reddy. You were the voice of a generation in the 1970’s and beyond. We love you.

[@johnyoung8365]

A great ground breaker for female singers in The 70.s an

[@johnyoung8365]

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[@brunom72]

What has always impressed me was that Ms Reddy's voice stayed powerful, melodic, full and strong right up until the end. What a seriously talented person...may she always rest in peace.

[@traceeteeter9875]

You are so right.

[@cherisemelf4758]

When this song first came out, my sister and I heard it everyday, all day long. My Mom would crank it up and tell my Step-Dad this song was for him!!! My Mom still claims this song as her own. Such good memories. I was 9, my sister was 7. We now 60 & 58.

[@charliereussner1513]

Helen Reddy and Gene Simmons from KISS recorded a song together in 1978 called "True Confessions".

[@whip57]

Helen Reddy was a joy to listen to and watch....many great High School memories 🎼👍

[@scottsdaleglenn]

Same here George! High school memories!

[@rajinaparrott6060]

Wow. I had no idea she has passed on. She is just truly one of a kind. Rest peacefully dear Helen.

[@MrMike77471]

I used to get her confused with Anne Murray, but it didn't matter to me because I loved 'em both. We've lost Helen Reddy and Mac Davis on the same day. Very sad for those of us who were kids in the 1970s.

[@alanstrom2221]

That's understandable.

[@livelylady49]

Omg I did not hear of their passing. RIP Helen and Mack

[@cherisemelf4758]

@@livelylady49 Eddie Van Halen Too

[@livelylady49]

we have lost too many music Icons.

[@Smartass_Jedi]

All class, and so many great songs. Thanks for the music, Helen. RIP

[@larrycj4382]

I was a kid in 1973 and always got excited when this song came on the radio! Helen's live performance of this song on the Tonight show was incredible!😸

[@puville81]

I was in early elementary school when Helen had her string of hits and she ruled the airwaves back then. What a great talent she was.

[@georgelee43211]

me too.

[@metoo9360]

Me, too. Her songs were popular during the time I was growing up abd my parents talked sometimes about divorce Somehow, some of her songs became more than just catchy tunes; there were some real life messages in them. I never thought I would hear The Beatles and Ms. Reddy in the same sentence, though.

[@Seattle41791]

AM radio. 😊 Pre FM.

[@rabbitramen]

We children who grew up and became adults in the 1970's experienced freedoms and a simpler, yet exciting decade that our children and grandchildren today couldn't understand. We had our celebrities that provided us with great and memorable entertainment. Helen Reddy was one of them who did so. Her music truly represented the 70's style, a style that our current generations are gratefully starting to discover. It's unfortunate that we're seeing these icons of our generation fading more and more.

This tune reminds me of all my dates i had in the 70s. They all told me, leave me alone, just leave me alone.

[@roseoliver9464]

Wow!...talk about memories! Well when I first heard this song, I was 7yrs old and in the second grade❤

[@susanclark8773]

My top 3 favorite songs of hers is I AM WOMAN, I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM and LEAVE ME ALONE (RUBY RED DRESS). I still have my 45 record of I AM WOMAN and the flipside is I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM. I am a classic movie buff and also collect autographed pictures of classic movie stars, singers, etc. I received a personally autographed picture of Helen Reddy back on 17 Feb 1998. I write all my letters to the stars personally. I like the letters to be personable. I will always treasure her picture. All the pictures that I have mean a lot to me, but mean even more when the star passes away because I will always have something to remember them by. I grew up in the 70s and there was great music back then. I remember listening to her songs on the radio when they came out. Great memories. You will be missed and always remembered. Thanks for all the great music. R.I.P.

[@kelvingolden252]

Great song ,love it ,love it ,what a beautiful lady she was xxx

[@joymcdonald8240]

Fond memories of me and my best friend singing this song out so loud all of our neighbours could hear us. We would bake a chocolate cake and listen to Helen when we were a bit and eat the whole cake. Ah the 70s were special.

[@michelletravers7956]

Helen Reddy is so inspiring in my life still. So sad she is not still here. Her legacy will be lasting for sure.

[@spoodis]

RIP Helen Reddy--thank you for your incredible contribution.

[@stevencollins8640]

Who does Helen remind u of in today's music talent.....NO ONE!!!! she's magic!!!!

[@tonyallen6510]

You said it all !

[@simplygr]

my number one hit of all times

[@patriciagriffin1505]

Such brillance

[@FunfindersX]

I have huge respect for this Lady She was special in so many ways That voice is just part of her Respect Helen Reddy

[@calvinbealer7264]

RIP.Ms Helen Reddy, You Rock and Roll the 70s. God bless you.

[@sauquoit13456]

Helen Reddy, the Australian singer whose hits included the 1972 chart-topping feminist anthem “I Am Woman”, passed away on September 29th, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. She was 78 years old... Between 1971 and 1981 the Melbourne, Australian native had twenty-one records make the Top 100 chart, six made the Top 10 with half of them reaching #1, "I Am Woman" for 1 week in 1972, "Delta Dawn" for 1 week in 1973, and "Angie Baby" for 1 week in 1974... Besides her three #1 records, her three other Top 10 records were "Leave My Alone (Ruby Red Dress)" {#3 in 1973}, "You and Me Against the World" {#9 in 1974}, and "Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady" {#8 in 1975}... May she R.I.P.

[@case139]

This was in a time when artists had distinctive voices. Today, everybody just wants to sound the same, with even the same styling. But not yesteryear. And Helen Reddy, in her day, was one of a kind.

[@scottsdaleglenn]

She’s the absolute greatest! I’m so glad I grew up with Helen’s music.

[@cherylullmann5603]

She was so much better than some of today's singers. No auto tune needed when she sang. Beautiful voice . May she rest in peace.. ❤️

[@sullymurphy3571]

When songs told a story. She sings with such joy and ease. Wonderful performer!

[@csh43166]

We will always love you, Helen!!!

[@Yoyo-ug7wt]

Loved her. So many great hits from the 70's. RIP Helen

[@rickw1100]

You know an artist is indeed great when they're this great LIVE!!!

[@randymillhouse791]

How old am I to just be loving this and the fact that Doc, the band, and Helen Reddy are actually LIVE. Oh, punctuation choices here: !?!?!?.

[@Onehappyworlds]

Just now heard of her passing from dementia. My mom's fav singer. This is my fav song of hers. Rest in peace. ♥️♥️🎤💔🎤🎶🎶

[@doreenvanlee2424]

My mother played her all the time too. I love her voice and all of her stories.

[@magpieone9390]

I just heard too.My mother brought her album just to get this song.My mom never brought records.

[@robertgoranson8887]

Helen Reddy, Born: October 25, 1941 Died: September 29, 2020. Rest In Peace. She will be missed.

[@tonyallen6510]

Yes!!!

[@jaciwhy4041]

I listened to all of her songs. My neighbor's found that to be a problem. I'm a big big fan. Rest now, Helen.

[@janorlando6121]

Listening to all your music. You were something Ms Helen Reddy. RIP

[@keithrich8373]

A corker of a song with great chorus. Such sad news of her passing 😢❤️🎵🎵

[@francesmagro5468]

One of the Best songs ever written & sung!

[@madnezz1961]

I watched an interview where she said she hated singing this song

[@imsocuteimsorich4952]

Leave me alone great song 🎷🎺🎸💕✌️💯💕✊✊😜😜😜 loved her voice and songs she's my number 💯in my chart,she was one 🆒😎 lady👍😜✊😜rest in peace Helen🌹😘💗💖🌸🌈

[@paulbrandano3477]

I'm 56 now, Helen Reddy was the Beyonce, Brittney Spears of the 70's but Helen could sing. RIP dear Helen, You were my first crush. I was 10 when Delta Dawn came out and it was the first record I ever owned. Forever in my soundtrack of life Helen and forever in my heart.

[@ediekoller1144]

Sad...losing people whose music we loved so much. She was 5 yrs older than me too and not that old. I did not know she had dementia and Addison's disease either. Her music will live on forever too. I am so glad I had a chance to meet her and Ed Asner at a political event here in Los Angeles in the late 1980's. R.I.P. Lovely and talented lady. My condolences to your family too.

[@carljan57]

One of the greatest female singers of all time.

[@grantbennett333]

Yeah she's bloody Austrian

[@shanedallachy5450]

Aussie Aussie Aussie

[@stebolian]

@@shanedallachy5450 oy oy oy

[@rebeccataylor5135]

She has the most beatiful clear fantastic pitch and controlled voice i have ever heard

[@daveadams233]

@@rebeccataylor5135 I would counter that with Anne Murray's perfect tone and Karen Carpenter's. Those two were the best of the 1970s imo.

[@bassmann666]

Super stilish, warm and beautiful Helen !!!!!!!!

[@stevecannon1774]

My junior year of high school. A guy I had a crush on shared my love of Helen. Then she just disappeared suddenly. She actually had the funds to go to university and became a psychologist in Sidney until her death in the last few years. I had a friend in a band that worked with her. She said HR was abusive and threw lot cigarettes at orchestra members if she was not happy about something. I was sad to hear that. I loved her back then.

[@azcactus2008]

She was gorgeous

[@milablk]

What a beautiful woman, what a wonderful voice. You are.so missed

[@mazzie9663]

Unique. Classy. Super talented. She was so cute, great voice, loved all her songs. So sad to hear she died. ❤️🙏

[@stevencollins8640]

Damn , that lady has pipes ,style,class.....

[@randallharmon7402]

RIP Helen... This song gave me many great memories early on.

[@capmultser]

If there really is an Heaven Helen would be a star there as she was here.

[@장순국-u6b]

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[@solomongrant3842]

Love the 70's. Rest in peace Ms. Reddy

[@susanhaslam8935]

Helen was and is, without peer. God bless and RIP Helen Reddy

[@cindyland6273]

HONOR THIS TALENTED SINGER INTO KENNEDY CENTER.

[@jorgeestomba9888]

What a great singer ! What a crush I had on this beautiful lady !!!

[@meattyBeaty]

This lady had a lot of style, class and talent! Boy could she sing too. Carson

[@robertpich2632]

Hearing this reminds me of a moment I had with my father while he was driving his 1972 Ford Pinto station wagon.I hope you R.I.P dad.

[@1212matt]

Wow she can sing live !!!! BRAVO

[@jakerson181]

I got to see her perform on Broadway in Blood Brothers in 1995. Her voice was like pure velvet. Just sooo smooth. She'll be missed . R.I.P. Helen.

[@stevencollins8640]

Damn she's breathtaking...

[@marylougarcia2782]

I loved her singing . Loved her song delta dawn ! I had it down 👍 even if I was 7 or 8 at her time . But I grew up hearing those songs ! RIP🙏

[@thowen1988]

I remember my parents playing Helen Reddy hits on 8-track in the 1970s. Rest in peace.

[@dennisengram4437]

She had a wonderful musical career!

[@jamiebulecza6696]

Greatest singer ever 😍

[@garypodwell3007]

RIP 🙏 YOU WERE THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR CHILDHOOD

[@paulholland8109]

Classic song

[@richardwillmarth5689]

Johnny Carson had some great guests on his show.

[@Tommyr]

Johnny was THE best. No one else ever came close.

[@RoryVanucchi]

Carson was easily the best. And he had living legends that are long gone.

[@MasonMcFaddenJessRehearsals]

My four year old daughter loves this song. My dream come true!

[@mthobelinathanheshu8423]

Reminds me of days gone by. Thank you for posting.

[@billyshorr8681]

There were a great deal of top female vocalist's especially in the latter part of the 20th century, none, however as great or successful as Helen reddy!!!

[@colnbowles1625]

Sad, sad news of the passing of the fabulous Helen Reddy. Her music in the early 70’s helped our family through some difficult times. Particularly the prophetic, “You and Me Against the World”. Sad, Sad news. R.I.P.

[@DA90027]

One of the few singers who could sound even better live than on her records which were superb!

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Always really liked this song, but never seen it performed. Great live performance here ... top voice too !

[@robinc8903]

Definitely a class act for sure! Love her!

[@TamraPurcell]

Those were some of my favorite times

[@sew1835]

I like this song, I don't think it is one of her best, but I like it. I love her though. Always managed to bring a smile to my face whenever I am down. Wonder why she stated she would never sing this song again live? Her choice though. Hope she continues to do well with everything she does.

[@knockshinnoch1950]

Such a great singer and so many iconic hits. A massive star in the USA. Sadly only Angie Baby managed to make the UK charts reaching No5 in 1975.

[@robwilson2223]

I get chills up and down my body in waves of pleasure everytime I hear this.

[@spectres0024]

Heeeeres Johnny - Loved all you songs on the radio in the 70s Helen Reddy. And miss Johnny Carson as the daily diary of our lives.

[@gwenmay3701]

Great talent, love her!! :)

[@kaylene2508]

Thank you, Helen, for having the courage to sing about women's empowerment, in an Australian era, when feminism was in its infancy.

[@saschastella6795]

Rest In Peace and Rise In Glory 🎤💛💐

[@shandikizz]

RIP - HELEN REDDY- YOU'RE MY WORLD, YET.

[@dancingpixie6120]

Just to see Johnny Carson again is great-then this song!!! ❤️❤️

[@colleenberry3494]

This is my theme song so it is too, all the Charlotte girls theme song thank you for singing it Helen Reddy you took the words right out of my mouth

[@patspano8311]

RIH Helen Reddy thanks for your music got me thru my teenage yrs

[@valuecalc]

Classic Johnny! Classic Helen!

[@johnwomack8049]

RIP to singer Helen Reddy; now, Miss Reddy, I'll leave you alone!!!!😂❤😊

[@KevRalph]

Just noticed this for the first time ever but there's something about her that makes me think of Laura branigan. DK why.. maybe the eyes?

[@GraceDentino]

She and Karen carpenters the best and will never be replaced or forgotten.

[@5urrealk1ller]

Thank you, very much, for sharing this.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1973 {December 23rd} "Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)" by Helen Reddy peaked at #3 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; it had entered the chart on October 28th and spent 16 weeks on the Top 100... On December 1st, 1973 it reached #1 {for 4 weeks} on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Tracks chart {it was the 2nd of six straight #1s on that chart by Ms. Reddy}... In her native Australia it also peaked at #1 {again for 4 weeks} on the Kent Music Report chart... Ms. Reddy celebrated her 72nd birthday two months ago on October 25th...

[@artsci2716]

I love Helen Reddy and I dedicate this song to Ms Lindsey Graham!

[@Tommyr]

RIP Helen, you were pretty awesome.

[@Skatejock21]

I love how he calls her "superb."' I'm in my 20s but I grew up with 70s and 80s music. I love her song

[@allisondeur7672]

RIP - thank you for the music!

[@yevrahhipstar3902]

Hot young Helen black dress!

[@billyshorr8681]

I don't understand why Helen didn't carry her talent into the 80's and even the 90's

[@paulrankin8578]

I don't know either but perhaps she had achieved her career ambitions and had enough money to sit back and enjoy life. Fans can be thankful thanks to technology her work can be enjoyed. Imagine a songstress with a voice as good as Helen from say the 1400's who belted out tunes at Church and town celebrations. Gone forever.

[@rebeccataylor5135]

Her x husband set out to destroy her career. When she left him. And columbia dropped her so she we t to MCA which did not help her at all. I think her best albumn was play it out in 1981. Under MCA. Amazing record.