Ruth Brown - The Essentials

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Review by Ageng Bella Dinata

The Essentials by Ruth Brown: A Soulful Dive into Timeless Grooves If you’re a sucker for raw, heartfelt music that hits you right in the feels, The Essentials by Ruth Brown is one of those albums you just can’t ignore. Released back in 2003 on Atlantic Records, this collection doesn’t mess around—it’s packed with bluesy grit, R&B swagger, and enough soul to make your heart skip a beat. And yeah, it’s technically “The Essentials,” but trust me, there’s nothing basic about this record. Let’s talk tracks real quick. First up, "Lucky Lips." Oh man, this tune sticks to your brain like gum under a table. It’s upbeat, playful, and kinda cheeky—like Ruth knows she’s got something good here and isn’t afraid to show off. The rhythm grabs hold of you, and before you know it, you're tapping your feet or maybe even embarrassing yourself at the grocery store trying to sing along. There’s an innocence to it too, like falling head over heels without worrying how messy things might get later. That vibe? Pure magic. Then there’s "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean." This track slaps harder than most modern breakup songs ever could. Ruth lays it all out—her voice cracks with emotion, but it never breaks. You feel every word she sings, like she's sitting across from you spilling her guts after one too many cups of coffee. The horn section adds this punchy edge that makes you wanna shout back, “Yeah, girl, tell him!” It’s empowering as hell, especially when you’ve had your own run-ins with jerks who didn’t deserve you. What gets me about this album is how honest it feels. These aren’t shiny pop anthems polished till they lose their soul; these are stories told straight from the gut. Whether Ruth’s belting out pain or dancing through joy, she keeps it real. Even though the album came out in 2003, the energy screams early R&B roots, reminding us where so much of today’s music comes from. And honestly? Listening to The Essentials feels like finding an old photo album tucked away in the attic. Each song brings back memories you didn’t realize you had—of love lost, nights spent dancing, and dreams chased hard. But here’s the kicker: Ruth Brown wasn’t just singing for herself. She was singing for everyone who’s ever loved, hurt, laughed, or cried. So go ahead, give this album a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up blasting it loud enough to annoy the neighbors. They’ll thank you eventually.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
As Long As I'm Moving
Lucky Lips
I Want To Do More
I Don't Know
(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean
I'll Wait for You02:36
Oh What A Dream
As Long as I'm Movin'02:44
5-10-15 Hours
Oh What a Dream02:55
Mambo Baby
I Know
I'll Wait For You
Teardrops From My Eyes
So Long
I Want to Do More02:54
I Don't Know02:52

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Catalog Numbers

R2 76162

Labels

Atlantic

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Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation
  • Remastered

Barcodes

Barcode: 081227616229

About Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown (born on January 12, 1928, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA - died November 17, 2006, Henderson, Nevada, USA) was an American soul, blues and jazz singer. In 1948, signed her to . She was married to , and Jimmy Brown. She's the aunt of . Between the years 1949 and 1955 her songs were on the charts for 129 weeks, including five No.1's: "Teardrops from My Eyes" (1950), "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean" (1952), "5-10-15 Hours" (1952), "Mambo Baby" (1954) and "Oh What a Dream" - with the (1954). She was inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 (Performer). She died of complications from a stroke and heart attack at a Las Vegas-area hospital.

Real Name

    • Ruth Alston Weston

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  • Ruth Brown
  • Brown
  • Miss Ruth Brown
  • R. Brown
  • Rocking Ruth Brown
  • Ruth Brown With Orchestra

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Ruth Brown’s album *The Essentials*, released in 2003, is like a time capsule of rhythm and soul. It showcases her powerhouse voice with tracks like "Lucky Lips" and "Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean." What’s wild is how she blends blues, R&B, and even a hint of funk. She was a trailblazer for Atlantic Records back in the day, and this album proves why. Oh, and fun fact—she recorded some of these songs twice, like "I Don’t Know" and "Oh What A Dream," giving fans two versions to vibe with.