Barbara Ruskin - Merry Go Round

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Review by Ozford Australia

Spinning Back to 1970: Barbara Ruskin’s Merry Go Round Alright, let me tell ya—Barbara Ruskin’s Merry Go Round is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released in 1970 under President Records, it’s this little slice of German pop heaven with a vocal style so smooth it feels like sinking into a warm bath after a long day. And sure, maybe it’s not some big flashy production by today’s standards, but man, there’s something about its simplicity that just sticks. The title track, “Merry-Go-Round,” hits different. It’s got this playful vibe, like you’re spinning around in circles at a carnival, dizzy and laughing all at once. The melody bounces along, light as a feather, while Barbara’s voice wraps itself around you like an old friend saying hello. You can hear the care put into it too—props to producers Ed. Kassner and M. A. Cooper for keeping things tight without overdoing it. There are moments where her vocals dip slightly off-beat, almost like she’s letting loose instead of sticking rigidly to perfection. That imperfection? Pure magic. Then there’s “For The First Time In My Life.” Oh boy, this one punches right in the feels. It starts soft, almost hesitant, like someone tiptoeing through their own emotions. But then Barbara lets go—her voice cracks ever so slightly during the chorus, and suddenly you’re not just listening anymore; you’re feeling. I swear, every time I hear it, I’m reminded of those tiny life moments when everything shifts. Like realizing you’re falling for someone or finally forgiving yourself for something dumb you did years ago. It’s raw and real, even if the lyrics are pretty straightforward. Now, I gotta say, this album isn’t gonna blow your mind with crazy experimental sounds or anything. It’s more like comfort food—a plate of mac ‘n’ cheese rather than some fancy five-course meal. But sometimes, don’t we all need that? Sometimes, what sticks with us isn’t the loud stuff but the quiet tunes that remind us how human we are. Funny thing is, though—I kept thinking about merry-go-rounds themselves while listening. They spin endlessly, right? Up and down, round and round, never stopping. Isn’t that kinda like life? We move forward, backward, sideways, trying to figure out which way is up. Maybe that’s why this record resonates so much—it doesn’t try to be anything other than what it is: a snapshot of a moment in time, frozen forever in vinyl grooves. And hey, here’s a random thought to leave you with: If Barbara Ruskin were making music today, would she still sound like this? Or would she trade her piano chords for synths and autotune? Either way, I think I’d still press play.

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Artist: Barbara Ruskin
Album: Merry Go Round

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Tracks

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Merry-Go-Round
For The First Time In My Life

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Catalog Numbers

14 782 AT

Labels

President Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyAriola Eurodisc GmbH

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerEd. Kassner, M. A. Cooper

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Rights Society: GEMA

About Barbara Ruskin

Real Name

    • Barbara Rosemary Ruskin

Name Vars

  • B Ruskin
  • B. Ruskin
  • Ruskin
  • Б. Рискол

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Back in 1970, a little-known pop album called *Merry Go Round* by Barbara Ruskin quietly made its mark in Germany. It was released under President Records and featured dreamy vocal tracks like "For The First Time In My Life." The whole project was brought to life by producers Ed. Kassner and M. A. Cooper. Not exactly mainstream, but definitely a hidden gem from that era!

Comments

aida82
aida82
2025-03-13
@john111257 It DOES sound like 'Abergavenny', except without the red dog...
giritechproservices
giritechproservices
2025-03-13
I just recently discovered her but I also picked up her cd (which this song is not on) and I am enjoying most everything by her - including this recording!
jasatebangpohonjabotabek
jasatebangpohonjabotabek
2025-03-12
@john111257 Yes I agree it does have some similarities to "Abergavenny". I like Barbara Ruskin. I have a cd of her 60s recordings and it has some good songs on it. She has a great voice but didn't quite make it big back in the 60s and she was overshadowed by all of those other Britpop gurl singers, but I'm glad I discovered the cd and her songs. I don't recall if this song is on that cd though.
maziel
maziel
2025-03-11
good time 60s tune...similar to ABERGAVENNY by MARTY WILDE...fun track