Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Townby Kenny Rogers & The First Edition

Song Info:
"Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town" by Kenny Rogers & The First Edition was released in 1969 as a single from their album "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town." The song was written by Mel Tillis and tells the story of a disabled veteran pleading with his wife, Ruby, not to leave him. It was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Artist Bio:
Kenny Rogers, born in 1938 in Houston, Texas, was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He began his music career in the 1950s and gained fame as a member of the group The First Edition before embarking on a successful solo career. Rogers is known for his distinctive voice and storytelling lyrics, which helped him become a country and pop music icon. Over his career, he released numerous hit songs, including "The Gambler," "Lucille," and "Islands in the Stream." Rogers was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, among other honors, for his contributions to the music industry.