Classic by the Rolling Stones, first released in 1967 on the album 'Between the Buttons'. Supposedly the lyrics were written by Brian Jones & Keith Richards, with the music written by Jones. Jones was never credited.
In 1970, singer Melanie Safka broke into British charts with her remake of Ruby Tuesday.
Personnel:
Mick Jagger - Lead Vocals.
Keith Richards - Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, Vocal Harmony.
Brian Jones - Rhythm and Acoustic Guitars, Lead Guitar, Recorder, Piano, Trombone, Banjo, Kazoo, Backing Vocals.
Charlie Watts - Drums.
Bill Wyman - Bass, Cello, Backing Vocal.
Lyrics:
She would never say where she came from
Yesterday don't matter if it's gone
While the sun is bright
Or in the darkest night
No one knows
She comes and goes
Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you...
Don't question why she needs to be so free
She'll tell you it's the only way to be
She just can't be chained
To a life where nothing's gained
And nothing's lost
At such a cost
Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you...
There's no time to lose, I heard her say
Catch your dreams before they slip away
Dying all the time
Lose your dreams
And you will lose your mind.
Ain't life unkind?
Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you...