Ruby Johnson "I'll Run Your Hurt Away" (Stax 1967-1968)

Between 1966 and 1967, singer Ruby Johnson cut more than two dozen R&B sides for Stax/Volt; for whatever reason, the label released only three singles before dropping Johnson from its roster…...Twenty of those songs comprise I'll Run Your Hurt Away, a collection of should-have-been hits from this powerful voice. While Johnson recorded a few pop standards like Aretha Franklin's "Won't Be Long" and Ben E. King's "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)," the majority of her songs were composed by Stax in-house musicians and writers. All told, there's not a weak song here; Johnson is a great soul singer who deserved far better. (Jason Ankeny, Allmusic)

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01 I'll Run Your Hurt Away 02 What More Can A Woman Do [Take 3] 03 Won't Be Long 04 The Love Of My Man 05 Why Not Give Me A Chance 06 It's Not That Easy [Take 3] 07 Don't Play That Song (You Lied) 08 Come To Me My Darling 09 It's Better To Give Than To Receive 10 Keep On Keeping On 11 How Strong Is My Love 12 Need Your Love So Bad 13 Come To Me My Darling 14 Left Over Love [Take 5] 15 I'd Better Check On Myself [Take 2] 16 I'd Rather Fight Than Switch [Take 1] 17 No No No [Take 1] 18 If I Ever Needed Love (I Sure Do Need It Now) 19 When My Love Comes Down 20 Weak Spot
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