Ruth Brown - "If I Can't Sell It, I'll Keep Sittin' On It" ("Black And Blue" Sdntrk)"

[bearnurse1]

I saw Ruth perform this song just lilke this in the broadway show "Black and Blue" on broadway in september 1990. It was incredible.

[AyeYoTaye]

I love how creative euphemisms were back then!

[brunop541]

she si not dead for me . i just know the Altlantic session , and another few songs

with all the albums since the 40's , i have to descoverd pearls songs until i am 75.

i'm 50' this year

[stupidgoodlookings]

Drums. Awesome.

[stupidgoodlookings]

Cover art? Killer. Sit on that.

[Reddogovereasy]

Your price is fare, don't sell it Ruth, lover it or leave it!

[mobonce]

REAL TALK, LADIES...REAL TALK!!

[dwbdcy]

I understand that Ruth had the smarts to copy write everything she wrote and as the song goes she ain't giv'in it away, no sir.

[deeway1963]

One of the greatest songs ever written and sung by one of the greatest singers ever! Rest In Much Peace Miss Ruth Brown!

[LittleSwordMusic]

great!!!

[joanogiff]

God, this is FANTASTIC!

[bearnurse1]

I saw the "Black and Blue Soul and Blues Revue" in Manhattan in 1990. Ruth Brown performed this song just like this at that show.

[intjurban]

This song still makes me laugh! As a child I really thought it was about a recliner...laawwwwd!

[jazzycassadine]

@intjurban It isn't?

[intjurban]

@jazzycassadine lol, NO! Recliners are lumpy. :)

[motelcalifornia]

In other words, "Don't be looking at it because YOU AIN'T GONNA GIT IT!!!" LMAO

[1314mass]

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

[littlebibs]

Ruth Brown sure had a way with a line, this is a real treat, hearing her sassy take on

this song sure makes you think(they don 't make em like this anymore), RIP you were everything and more Ruth Brown.

[MrMannM1]

Simply a beautiful soulful masterpiece!

[kingdarius5252]

Love this song! lol

[commonman80]

A life's lesson in 4:2 moments, thanks ruth, and rest in peace.

[cactuscrunch]

awesome!

[arkansoul]

She, may she rest in peace, was Rakim's aunt.

[intjurban]

@arkansoul I just found this out. And today would have been a birthday for her.

[havenhurstgroup]

Love it !

[CarpeMetus]

I heard this today on the way to the doctor it put a really needed smile on my face.

[ILoveToScrub]

you got that right ruthie ;)

[valethina]

OMG thank you soo much for uploading :D

[lepsoldier]

been looking everywhere for this gem, heard on the radio a long time ago...

[tooslimnc]

I heard this on XM Broadway today, what a treat....had to come looking for it. Thanks!

[WildCat2002Russ]

They took it down for a while but now its back! Thanks a million! This song is hot!

[Pamfino2]

Brilliant! One of my fave songs - glad to see it back up here. Thanks for posting!

Pam