Rising to fame in the twenties and early thirties, Ruth Etting was renowned for her great beauty, her gorgeous voice and her tragic life. She starred on Broadway, made movies in Hollywood, married a mobster, had numerous hit-records, fell in love and was known as America's Sweetheart of Song.
Tag Archives: 1928
Clara Bow and Ruth Etting, on the same marquee?
Clara Bow and Ruth Etting, on the same marquee? It appears that Hollywood’s “It Girl” and “America’s Sweetheart of Song” made for an interesting evening at the landmark Chicago Theatre, back in March of 1928. Ruth, fresh off a run … Continue reading
Love a mystery…
If you read the previous posts, it will become clear that I love a good mystery… When it comes to old photos that is! And it’s a good thing, because with vintage photos, all too often no one at the … Continue reading
Love Me or Leave Me

Music by Walter Donaldson Lyrics by Gus Kahn This affair is killin’ me I can’t stand uncertainly Tell me now I’ve got to know Whether you want me to stay or to go Love me or leave me Or let … Continue reading
You’ve Got Me Crying Again
Words and Music by Newman and Jones Recorded by Ruth Etting in 1928.
Say ‘Yes’ Today
Recorded by Ruth Etting on March 28, 1928 in Chicago for Columbia Records. Originally issued on Columbia 1352 D (Matrix W145851) Charted in the Top 100 on Billboard for 1928
Ramona
Amazon.com Widgets Recorded by Ruth Etting on March 28, 1928 in Chicago for Columbia Records. Originally issued on Columbia 1352 D (Matrix W145848) Charted in the Top 100 on Billboard for 1928
Lonely Little Bluebird
Recorded by Ruth Etting on May 24, 1928 in New York City for Columbia Records. Originally issued on Columbia 1454 D (Matrix W146341 6)
Together We Two
Words and Music by Irving Berlin (1927) Charted at #12 in 1928.
You’re in Love and I’m in Love
Recorded by Ruth Etting on October 2, 1928 in New York City for Columbia Records. Originally issued on Columbia 1595 D (Matrix W147093)
I Must Be Dreaming
Recorded by Ruth Etting on March 28, 1928 in Chicago for Columbia Records. Originally issued on Columbia 1393 D (Matrix W145850 3)


