Ruby Smith (August 24, 1903 – March 24, 1977) was an American classic female blues singer. She was a niece, by marriage, of the better-known Bessie Smith, who discouraged Ruby from pursuing a recording career. Nevertheless, following Bessie's death in 1937, Ruby recorded twenty-one sides between 1938 and 1947.

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Blues singer, who first recorded for Bluebird in 1938, followed by sessions for Vocalion, Columbia and Decca in 1939-1941. After World War II she recorded for Harmonia and Victor in 1946 and 1947, all in all 21 sides between 1938 and 1947. She was the niece of Jack Gee, Bessie Smith's husband. b.: Aug. 24, 1903 in New York City, NY d.:

Ruby Smith (August 24, 1903 – March 24, 1977) was an American classic female blues singer. She was a niece, by marriage, of the better-known Bessie Smith, who discouraged Ruby from pursuing a recording career. Nevertheless, following Bessie's death in 1937, Ruby recorded twenty-one sides between 1938 and 1947.

Ruby Smith was an American classic female blues singer. She was a niece, by marriage, of the better-known Bessie Smith, who discouraged Ruby from pursuing a recording career. Nevertheless, following Bessie's death in 1937, Ruby recorded twenty-one …

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Ruby Smith (August 24, 1903 – March 24, 1977) was an American classic female blues singer. She was a niece, by marriage, of the better-known Bessie Smith, who discouraged Ruby from pursuing a recording career. Nevertheless, following Bessie's death in 1937, Ruby recorded twenty-one sides between 1938 and 1947.

American blues singer who recorded twenty one sides from 1938 to 1947. She has recorded several cover songs in addition to her own including the song, Draggin' My Heart Around by Alex Hill. She joined her aunt by marriage, singer, Bessie Smith on tour in 1924 and helped with costume changes and danced during itermissions.