Ruth Brown, If I can't sell it, I'll sit on it

[@karriemtarver3129]

What a beautiful song she ain't talking about no damn chair lol cracking up

[@Haneefa341]

Check out Loetta devine doingher rendition of this when she was younger. I love both versions. There is only one Ruth but Loretta sings it and it is nice too.

[@michellecatchings6138]

😂😂😂

[@traneanadavenport1041]

😂😂😂😂

[@starrproshows]

I met Ruth Brown many years ago...when she would come see us in "La Cage" at the Riviera...what a wonderful woman! So sweet. After she had a stroke, she made a come back at a local restaurant and show club right off the strip in Las Vegas. She was there with her family and us, and there was a combo band playing that night.....when we all walked in with RUTH BROWN...they were thrilled.....even though she was not quite recovered she got up and sang...WHAT a night! She got her confidence back and the crowd couldn't believe they got to see THE Ruth Brown!! Miss you girl!!

[@Maynke]

What a great experience, I envy you! To meet such a goddess as Ms Ruth Brown!

[@TheBlkBoiGeorge]

How old is she

[@letakeokuk5446]

What a great memory! I lived in. Vegas back in the day and met a few notables. Aww, the memories 🤗

[@cocobee4453]

Thanks for sharing!💖

[@bmw3842]

Ruth Brown & Dinah Washington (Dr.Long John) and Sippie Wallace ( Woman Be Wise) are the best .

[@Rhythmicons]

This is a great song about a chair.

[@techielabteacher]

She is not talking about a chair. She's talking about her goods.

[@itsnoahonfire]

@@techielabteacher they were being sarcastic lol

[@kikilicious99]

Right!😏👌😂

[@deedavis6635]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@roberthernandez782]

@@Rhythmicons I thought it was about a recliner

[@Ogsonofgroo]

Classics that would be otherwise lost to the dusts of history, thank you posters who revive and keep alive such gems, many kudos!

[@MsFlipfantasia]

Double entendre at its finest!

[@PoppaBlue59]

Think Ms. Ruth might have been...double entendred....once or twice? I know that was crude and uncooth, but I just couldn't pass that one up. Best Wishes from Texas!

[@andrewpatterson5479]

Well, if she asked for a double entendre, would you give her one?

[@MrBillybonkers]

I'd let her have both of 'em....

[@cotswoldcuckoo775]

I'm your backdoor man is a good one too.

[@jong0000]

See Lucille Bogan for single entendre...

[@greylance473]

I want this played at my funeral!!

[@JiveDadson]

Or else ... ?

[@spiceysauce]

Every man should pay well for quality furniture. 🙌🙌🙌

[@dan5660]

LOL!!😅

[@torresongs2]

Fantastic! One of the classic double entendre songs! Ruth made this her own!

[@gwenpookie]

this is awesome, even back then she was singing about you have pay to play...love it...lol

[@nikkieyoung8961]

😂and that's what the female rappers rap about... this is what it comes from

[@richardmbowman]

In the 1950's & early '60's...Etta James was the talk of the town. Her and others. THIS was one of them....one of the best.

[@mechcavandy986]

Richard Marshall Bowman Johnny Otis used to carry a padlock and a door hinge on the road. He'd LOCK Etta James in her motel room!

[@richardmbowman]

As he should've,Indian Andy...! lol And somebody should've kept an eye on this one too! A coupla cool "papa stoppas!"

[@jamesbrazzle1058]

this is the great rakim best rapper/lyricst aunt

[@jordanalia4595]

Word?! All the greats seem to be related 🤔

[@Js16108]

What, seriously? Edit: yes seriously! That’s cool as hell

[@mmastiff734]

Holy shit I didn’t know that!

[@BOOBABYJLG]

A Facebook post about Cardi and Meg's W.A.P. bought me here. I love this💜💜💜 Im a 91' baby and have never heard this 🤷🏾

[@jasminedean6972]

Same, i’m 97 baby tho lol

[@louisthomas492]

Shit I'm a 75' baby and I ain't ever heard it! True everyday you learn something. Peace and blessings

[@certifiedyaminspector-dadd6224]

This song is wholesome compared to Lucille Bogan lol

[@najirahburgess35]

I'ma 90 baby nd Instagram brought me here

[@confusedbadger6275]

No you don't

[@1314mass]

My grandmother used to tell me about Ol' Ruth Brown. What a performer. Thank you whoever posted this.

[@BigTony2Guns]

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[@jillsharpe312]

Played this in public once. I loved it but the audience couldn't handle it. I love this song. and I love the way she does it even more.

[@erossinema8797]

They couldn't handle it because she's not even singing, she is just incoherently yelling and screaming. And her voice is like nails on a chalkboard

[@firstmkb]

It’s a shame about the audience.

[@melanievotaw1303]

I had the privilege of seeing this performance in Black and Blue. It was just a few minutes of my life, but I will NEVER forget it.

[@sheryl9967]

Tell it sister. That how I feel.

[@jameshayden2538]

Ol' School Sister Talk...I Miss My Aunts And Grandmother Geneva Whow!!

[@charlesross9260]

Hell yeah. Signed Boomer Vet

[@Ezrooke77]

Timeless performance...timeless....love this

[@chelseapeterson9654]

I can imagine my great aunt listening to this. Imagine those types of women back then! Trail blazers for all of us!

[@guttersnype00]

Oh lawd!!! An all-time classic! This footage is rare and special. Now to find footage of "Cabbage Head"...

[@JXNMADE]

Della Reese Harlem nights vibes 😂⭐️

[@oucutie1]

Well, well, well!!! First time I’ve hearrd this tune. Goodness gracious!!!

[@mikebordeaux8218]

The dirty blues.

[@Quasibabe1]

Humor finds its way through the worst of times. Thank God for humor.

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

+Bill Craig Yes it does, humor is everywhere........

[@ralphjones8243]

Saw the Black & Blue revue three times with Ruth Brown, Linda Hopkins and Carrie Smith and others... What an entertaining evening and this particular song always brings a smile to my face. RIP Ruth...

[@photohoot]

It's 2024 and I agree. Every female should listen and learn. It's not about prostitution, it's about respect. Sing it!

[@exheads]

Now we know where Tim Curry got the attitude for Rocky Horror Picture Show!

[@emmakwall]

Great comment!

[@sabrinagregory4646]

Ruth Brown the song Sam

[@JayJay-pu2gx]

This is exactly what I was thinking.

[@surf1ncybersis]

Rod Arbogast chmkhmznb v

[@thomaskingschillerlein7843]

Fuck, yeah!

[@astrophileaisle]

"If I can't Sell it, I'm gonna keep sittin' on it" ~Ruth Brown

[@wendyedgington422]

What a performer & what a great BLUES!

[@tommytramp]

RUTH BROWN IS A ROCK STAR I have her narrating a Bo Diddly radio show from the early 90s on a cassette tape ..AWWWW man She IS CLASSY LADY ...SHE IS BLUES ROYALTY

[@tooslimnc]

I heard this on XM radio today, what a treat! Ruth, keeping sellin' it!!

[@kimthesim9242]

I mean lyrically, it's genius 👌

[@LifeOfJimbo]

"it's only been used once or twice. But it's still nice and tight" Euphemism?

[@malayahcamron1914]

James Carson the whole song is a euphemism

[@snowstrobe]

The rest of the song was double entendre... but that was the one line that wasn't...

[@yltraviole]

Barely...

[@mckayterry658]

Duh.

[@jasperchance3382]

naaaa...

[@ShroomNana]

A true queen. 💜

[@SaxtondonaldBuddha]

She did this song Excellent!! I've heard other versions by other performers including a Drag Queen, but this is just honest innuendo!!

[@King_Flippy_Nips]

you have to pay to put it in her end tho

[@swinginkatz]

I agree. I was smart enough to keep old records, and now a lot of them are on swinginkatz, as well as early TV. Thanks for watching.

[@dianatuffin6966]

❤Silky smooth tones, tight harmony work, rhythm section handlin the biz, horns weavin in and out❤

[@dianatuffin6966]

Love this lady’s work, but my previous comment was intended for another performer. Please excuse.

[@themuzz351]

I remember this song & Ruth B. true performer -/actress - excellent in Black & Blue!

[@alaskaroy]

"Read my lips: No free trips." Perhaps the origin of George Bush the elder and his oft-repeated line.

[@theactorjohnlarroquette]

I rlly do wonder

[@paulcohen2394]

I saw Black and Blue twice on Broadway because it was SPECTACULAR! Unfortunately the video cuts before the sparkling backdrop releases and it's the train of her gown. It knocked me out!! 😍😍😍

[@BeverlyHowell]

Blowing kisses to heaven for Miss Rhythm. She was a treasure.

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

THIS IS PHENOMENAL!!! Haven't listened to this in a while and WHO says this is humour? OH, iz funny, good thing 'cause sometimes the truth hurts! These numbers aren't dirty, They are subtle, enDEARing even , the fun iz all over the place. I find this setting a much nicer place to be.

[@mamabearcher2685]

She was GORGEOUS

[@soulvaccination8679]

LIZZIE SANGI Sangi well then how much are you selling your seat for?

[@1psoas9]

Thank you !

[@cbkspa]

Who could that one person be...who didnt like this ?...Its absolutely marvelous... : )

[@Jay-w5c3c]

Priceless, thanks for sharing and bringing this gem to us

[@layde1]

What a great performance. Fantastic.

[@mjones20054]

I've been searching for the Black and Blue Revue for 25 years. I first saw Ruth Brown on a late night show. I was hooked!!!

[@carmenalexis4787]

I loooove this! I want to perform it at a drag show!

[@yaya4now2]

Talk about classy! One classy lady that Miss Ruth Brown . Thanks for sharing!

[@donaldcarew1]

SHE BEAUTIFUL, ONE OF THE BEST , bujt at the wrong time in her life, she got a rottern deal

[@nezterrell5616]

She reminds me of Della Reese's character in Harlem Nights ☺️

[@Daviej5700]

A classic, wonderful..

[@ronalddegoeij8046]

Saw her and met her in hemsby rock and roll weekender in england. Early 90

[@carrotjuse]

Miss Brown tells it like it is! She was smoking in her day! Thanks for posting this.

[@Coratime]

Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful song

[@jakeizlove]

Just plain awesome!

[@ellabruce230]

Love her! Love this!

[@laundeeb.8928]

I asked Alexa to play this and she redirected me to Furniture City🤣

[@bettegregory4960]

Absolutely love her !👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️💋

[@roberthunerberg1509]

I have heard the fabulous Ruth Brown on B B King Bluesville on Sirius XM 😊

[@ccaammiinniiito2]

This is just a gem!

[@alexalot23]

LOVE THE LYRICS THAT HAVE TWO DIFFERENT MEANINGS. VERY CLEVER. DINAH WASHINGTON'S " LONG JOHN BLUES " IS THAT TYPE OF SONG.

[@washawnbryant3951]

My great great granny said I bet not give my kitty away for free 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@mckayterry658]

Bessie Smith sang “I got what it takes but it breaks my heart to give it away.”

[@feralbluee]

OMG - i love this woman !! imagine singing this one in one of those bar places. i don’t think they’d even have the music though, do you? 🤣😂😋🌷🌱 Thank you, my love. makes me feel a lot better about ‘meself’. :)

[@oaktreebrannon7375]

I love this! Go Momma go!

[@lemontadams3029]

It ain't free until it don't work no more than you can't give it away 😅

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

What a great classic........

[@Zamigirl]

Like Mae West, she knew how to use that double-entendre! You little devil you!

[@candicedgordon7531]

Poetry 🎓 is Respected ....2018

[@davidanthonystone5165]

One of the best. I saw her doing clubs in the day

[@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023]

The Queen of R & B.

[@DanielPOURSACCONFOLENS]

Ruth Brown est a elle seul une légende sa étais une des première a enregistrer en microsillon

[@swinginkatz]

Thank You many times

[@marie3548]

I remember first hearing this played in detroit by Ramone WQBH I had no idea she was talkin about a chair. Clever Song.

[@richyrich5049]

This song came on the Jazz station at about 5:30 AM a few months ago. I called to ask if they knew what they were playing!!!

[@theskeptic8489]

Genius

[@swinginkatz]

I'm glad you like it and found my channel. Keep watching

[@user-Tea278]

Well I won't be giving away my chair! 😙

[@jumaineadams9152]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@user-Tea278]

@2refloG priceless! 🥰🥰

[@anitatencer968]

Love you, Miss Brown.

[@davidmiller4078]

Wow i know Bonnie Raitt has always said Ruth Brown was one oher many idols and you can see why And those horns swelling up so good Bonnie is a musical link hersel to Ruth Etta and Aretha in my book loved this clip of Ruth cheers

[@greenvortex7]

Thanks for this post! So much loving this!

[@Assyrian-hc3ck]

This is Gold

[@floridaboicheese]

I love it!

[@swinginkatz]

@mjones20054 Black and Blue was on Broadway for several years.. Glad you saw it. There are other performers of that show on my channel. Thank You

[@thomashall9182]

Oh this is lovely, so sexy, so musical and so upsetting to all the god botherers...

[@zinesilol88]

Love it !!!!

[@berzerker1100]

Oh Darn, This woman was amazing, great vid. thanks..

[@orchidlilly7518]

God that was great, thank-you*

[@stevecorrigan5139]

Brilliant. Cheers from New Zealand...

[@blondwiththewind]

Great post! Gotta love a woman sayin' "what's what" and wearin' a tiara!! LOL

[@mac469]

I love it. Mark

[@christhedemocrat]

Awesomeness

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

+christhedemocrat Funny song, humorous.......

[@richardchambers3533]

You'll pay. Either up front or on the back end. But make no mistake, you WILL pay.

[@KatherineUribe-1]

I ain't givin' it away.

[@richardchambers3533]

@@KatherineUribe-1 there is always a price.$$😁

[@rupy2053]

Ruth Brown is the loveliest!!!! anyone know where this video is from? what year it was filmed?

[@swinginkatz]

Thanks for watching.

[@missk1942]

Amazing !

[@thevisionary2007]

Yeah... ya know... If you sit on it too long, you won't be able to sell it!

[@rockowilson2320]

Clearance rack

[@anisezettecarey2448]

Love It LOVE HER

[@ayerjake]

In case you didn't know, if you Don't like this, You are cool just for watching and even Cooler for reading and commenting. 2 Live Crew is offensive to Most people. This is on another level.

[@thescoobymike]

Amazing

[@brucemartin704]

Fabulous!