Despite Ruth Brown having been born in a household that was dedicated to gospel music, the American singer-songwriter seemed to already be destined to follow her own path as far as personal musical preferences go.
What was Ruth Brown’s biggest hit?
#1 – If I Can’t Sell It, I’ll Keep Sittin’ on It
From the Blues on Broadway album that was released in 1989, the Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female, “If I Can’t Sell It, I’ll Keep Sittin’ on It” served as the main highlight of the album as a single.
No, it did not score an appearance on any major music charts, but this song illustrated the power and personality of a world-class talent that won the hearts of fans and critics nationally and internationally.
While the narrative of the song starts with the topic of a couch, the sultry seduction of Brown’s lyrics was enough to wonder if she’s talking about a piece of furniture or herself.
