Ruth Brown, If I can't sell it, I'll sit on it 

What a beautiful song she ain't talking about no damn chair lol cracking up

I met Ruth Brown many years ago...when she would come see us in "La Cage" at the Riviera...what a wonderful woman! So sweet. After she had a stroke, she made a come back at a local restaurant and show club right off the strip in Las Vegas. She was there with her family and us, and there was a combo band playing that night.....when we all walked in with RUTH BROWN...they were thrilled.....even though she was not quite recovered she got up and sang...WHAT a night! She got her confidence back and the crowd couldn't believe they got to see THE Ruth Brown!! Miss you girl!!

Classics that would be otherwise lost to the dusts of history, thank you posters who revive and keep alive such gems, many kudos!

I want this played at my funeral!!

Double entendre at its finest!

This is a great song about a chair.

In the 1950's & early '60's...Etta James was the talk of the town. Her and others. THIS was one of them....one of the best.

It's 2024 and I agree. Every female should listen and learn. It's not about prostitution, it's about respect. Sing it!

Humor finds its way through the worst of times. Thank God for humor.

Every man should pay well for quality furniture. 🙌🙌🙌

I had the privilege of seeing this performance in Black and Blue. It was just a few minutes of my life, but I will NEVER forget it.

this is awesome, even back then she was singing about you have pay to play...love it...lol

The dirty blues.

Fantastic! One of the classic double entendre songs! Ruth made this her own!

I can imagine my great aunt listening to this. Imagine those types of women back then! Trail blazers for all of us!

this is the great rakim best rapper/lyricst aunt

Timeless performance...timeless....love this

Saw the Black & Blue revue three times with Ruth Brown, Linda Hopkins and Carrie Smith and others... What an entertaining evening and this particular song always brings a smile to my face. RIP Ruth...

I mean lyrically, it's genius 👌

My grandmother used to tell me about Ol' Ruth Brown. What a performer. Thank you whoever posted this.

Oh lawd!!! An all-time classic! This footage is rare and special. Now to find footage of "Cabbage Head"...

Well, well, well!!! First time I’ve hearrd this tune. Goodness gracious!!!

RUTH BROWN IS A ROCK STAR I have her narrating a Bo Diddly radio show from the early 90s on a cassette tape ..AWWWW man She IS CLASSY LADY ...SHE IS BLUES ROYALTY

Della Reese Harlem nights vibes 😂⭐️

What a performer & what a great BLUES!

"If I can't Sell it, I'm gonna keep sittin' on it" ~Ruth Brown

I heard this on XM radio today, what a treat! Ruth, keeping sellin' it!!

A true queen. 💜

Blowing kisses to heaven for Miss Rhythm. She was a treasure.

I've been searching for the Black and Blue Revue for 25 years. I first saw Ruth Brown on a late night show. I was hooked!!!

Talk about classy! One classy lady that Miss Ruth Brown . Thanks for sharing!

What a great performance. Fantastic.

A Facebook post about Cardi and Meg's W.A.P. bought me here. I love this💜💜💜 Im a 91' baby and have never heard this 🤷🏾

Who could that one person be...who didnt like this ?...Its absolutely marvelous... : )

Priceless, thanks for sharing and bringing this gem to us

Tell it sister. That how I feel.

A classic, wonderful..

I loooove this! I want to perform it at a drag show!

Miss Brown tells it like it is! She was smoking in her day! Thanks for posting this.

Played this in public once. I loved it but the audience couldn't handle it. I love this song. and I love the way she does it even more.

Now we know where Tim Curry got the attitude for Rocky Horror Picture Show!

I saw Black and Blue twice on Broadway because it was SPECTACULAR! Unfortunately the video cuts before the sparkling backdrop releases and it's the train of her gown. It knocked me out!! 😍😍😍

Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful song

I agree. I was smart enough to keep old records, and now a lot of them are on swinginkatz, as well as early TV. Thanks for watching.

Just plain awesome!

Saw her and met her in hemsby rock and roll weekender in england. Early 90

She did this song Excellent!! I've heard other versions by other performers including a Drag Queen, but this is just honest innuendo!!

It ain't free until it don't work no more than you can't give it away 😅

Amazing sound recording

You'll pay. Either up front or on the back end. But make no mistake, you WILL pay.

She reminds me of Della Reese's character in Harlem Nights ☺️

Love her! Love this!

THIS IS PHENOMENAL!!! Haven't listened to this in a while and WHO says this is humour? OH, iz funny, good thing 'cause sometimes the truth hurts! These numbers aren't dirty, They are subtle, enDEARing even , the fun iz all over the place. I find this setting a much nicer place to be.

Like Mae West, she knew how to use that double-entendre! You little devil you!

"it's only been used once or twice. But it's still nice and tight" Euphemism?

SHE BEAUTIFUL, ONE OF THE BEST , bujt at the wrong time in her life, she got a rottern deal

I asked Alexa to play this and she redirected me to Furniture City🤣

Absolutely love her !👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️💋

God that was great, thank-you*

Bessie Smith sang “I got what it takes but it breaks my heart to give it away.”

This is just a gem!

Ruth Brown est a elle seul une légende sa étais une des première a enregistrer en microsillon

The Queen of R & B.

LOVE THE LYRICS THAT HAVE TWO DIFFERENT MEANINGS. VERY CLEVER. DINAH WASHINGTON'S " LONG JOHN BLUES " IS THAT TYPE OF SONG.

"Read my lips: No free trips." Perhaps the origin of George Bush the elder and his oft-repeated line.

Love you, Miss Brown.

Genius

Finally, an honest one.

41 people unable to sit down

I remember first hearing this played in detroit by Ramone WQBH I had no idea she was talkin about a chair. Clever Song.

I love this! Go Momma go!

What a great classic........

My great great granny said I bet not give my kitty away for free 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

I have heard the fabulous Ruth Brown on B B King Bluesville on Sirius XM 😊

Poetry 🎓 is Respected ....2018

Four snaps up!

Thank You many times

One of the best. I saw her doing clubs in the day

This is Gold

Thanks for this post! So much loving this!

I love it!

This song came on the Jazz station at about 5:30 AM a few months ago. I called to ask if they knew what they were playing!!!

Love it !!!!

Oh Darn, This woman was amazing, great vid. thanks..

Momma!!!!❤

I'm sure she got her price!

I'm glad you like it and found my channel. Keep watching

Love this!

Every salesmans anthem

Oh believe in that

Awesomeness

Amazing !

👑

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!

Brilliant. Cheers from New Zealand...

Fabulous!

I love it. Mark

There is so much more to this song Than just a chair

Great post! Gotta love a woman sayin' "what's what" and wearin' a tiara!! LOL

Awesome !!!