#6 Pop, #6 Ac, #39 Country
Before Kenny Rogers went solo in 1976 and earned massive crossover success in the world of music, he performed as a member of both “The New Christy Minstrels” and “The First Edition”.
It was while with “The First Edition” that Rogers sang lead on a cover version of “Ruby Don’t Take Your Love to Town” — the hit Mel Tillis penned tune – originally performed by Country artist Johnny Darrell in 1967. Here is the original.
#9 Country
Life got in the way of me posting this last week, so this week not only will there be three posts instead of two — here is a bonus version of “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town” sung by the composer: Enjoy Mr. Mel Tillis singing the song he wrote based on neighbors of his. 
Musically Yours,
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Filed under:Country,Country Crossover,Country Pop,Covers That Hit!,Johnny Darrell,Kenny Rogers & The First Edition,Magnificent Male Vocalists,Mel Tillis,Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town,Sixties
