Women Hold Up Half the Sky is the debut solo studio album by British Jamaican singer Ruby Turner, released in 1986 by Jive Records. The album includes five singles which reached the UK Singles Chart: a cover of The Staple Singers song and featuring Jonathan Butler, "If You're Ready (Come Go with Me)" (UK "I'm in Love" (UK re-release), "Bye Baby" (UK a cover of the Etta James standard "I'd Rather Go Blind" (UK and "In My Life" (UK
Women Hold Up Half The Sky (Album). Vendi questa versione. Jools Holland With Ruby Turner Featuring Rico Rodriguez And Louise Marshall And His Rhythm And Blues Orchestra - The Informer (Album). Rhino Records (2). Europe.
Women Hold Up Half the Sky. 2010. 3. A Woman Left Lonely. Top Songs Ruby Turner. Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do). The Motown Song Book. I'm Livin' a Life of Love. Women Hold Up Half the Sky. Ooo Baby Baby.
Francella Ruby Turner MBE (born 22 June 1958) is a British Jamaican R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and actress. In a music career spanning more than 30 years, Turner is best known for her albums and single releases in Europe and North America. She is also known for her work as a session backing vocalist, artists she has worked with include Bryan Ferry, UB40, Steel Pulse, Steve Winwood, Jools Holland, and Mick Jagger. She released four albums and a "Best of" Compilation Album over the next few years. Her first solo album Women Hold Up Half the Sky, was released in 1986 to critical acclaim and produced hit singles such as a cover version of the Staple Singers song "If You're Ready (Come Go with Me)", a duet with Jonathan Butler, and the Etta James standard "I'd Rather Go Blind". In March 1987, Turner sang on the Ferry Aid single, "Let It Be".
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A short two miles up the road from its more famous neighbor, the Getty Museum, Skirball helps frame the present to transform the future for the female half of humanity. Women Hold Up Half the Sky" asserts that the central moral challenge of the 21st century is the full emancipation of the world's women. It is inspired by the book Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, by Pulitzer-prize winning authors, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
Ruby Turner is one of the UK's greatest ever gospel and r&b singers. Anybody who has caught her singing with Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra will have experienced the full force of her amazing soulful voice. Whether bringing new life to a blues standard or introducing new sounds to the world she has a majestic and versatile delivery full of dynamic excitement.
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1 | If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)Featuring [Vocals] – Jonathan ButlerProducer – Billy Ocean |
4:27 |
A2 | In My Life (It's Better To Be In Love)Producer – Monte Moir |
4:42 |
A3 | A Woman Left LonelyProducer – Jon Astrop |
4:45 |
A4 | Bye BabyProducer – Jolyon Skinner, Jonathan Butler |
4:39 |
A5 | I'd Rather Go BlindProducer – Pete Q. Harris |
6:34 |
B1 | I'm In Love | 4:29 |
B2 | The Story Of A Man And A Woman | 4:50 |
B3 | Only Women Bleed | 4:05 |
B4 | Still On My MindProducer – Pete Q. Harris |
3:39 |
B5 | He's Mine | 3:50 |
B6 | Hurting InsideProducer – Womack & Womack |
5:27 |
Credits
- Producer – Bryan "Chuck" New (tracks: A4, B1 to B3, B5)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: MCPS/BIEM
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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HIP 36 | Ruby Turner | Women Hold Up Half The Sky (LP, Album) | Jive | HIP 36 | UK | 1986 |
RML 53228 | Ruby Turner | Women Hold Up Half The Sky (LP, Album) | Jive | RML 53228 | New Zealand | 1986 |
HIP 36, JIVE R 118 | Ruby Turner | Women Hold Up Half The Sky (LP, Album, Ltd + 12") | Jive, Jive | HIP 36, JIVE R 118 | UK | 1986 |
6.26385, 6.26385 AP | Ruby Turner | Women Hold Up Half The Sky (LP, Album) | Jive, Jive | 6.26385, 6.26385 AP | Germany | 1986 |
1006-1-J | Ruby Turner | Women Hold Up Half The Sky (LP, Album) | Jive | 1006-1-J | Canada | 1986 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1 | If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)Featuring [Vocals] – Jonathan ButlerProducer – Billy OceanWritten-By – C. Hampton*, H. Banks*, R. Jackson* |
4:27 |
A2 | In My Life (It's Better To Be In Love)Producer – Monte MoirWritten-By – M. Moir* |
4:42 |
A3 | A Woman Left LonelyProducer – Jon AstropWritten-By – D. Penn*, S. Oldham* |
4:45 |
A4 | Bye BabyProducer – Bryan "Chuck" New, Jolyon Skinner, Jonathan ButlerWritten-By – J. Skinner*, J. Butler* |
4:39 |
A5 | I'd Rather Go BlindProducer – Pete Q. HarrisWritten-By – B. Foster*, E. Jordan* |
6:34 |
B1 | I'm In LoveProducer – Bryan "Chuck" NewWritten-By – J. Butler*, S. May* |
4:29 |
B2 | The Story Of A Man And A WomanProducer – Monte MoirWritten-By – M. Denne*, R. J. Smith* |
4:50 |
B3 | Only Women BleedProducer – Bryan "Chuck" NewWritten-By – R. Wagner*, V. Furnier* |
4:05 |
B4 | Still On My MindProducer – Pete Q. HarrisWritten-By – N. Rickhards* |
3:39 |
B5 | He's MineProducer – Bryan "Chuck" NewWritten-By – J. Butler*, S. May* |
3:50 |
B6 | Hurting InsideProducer – Womack & WomackWritten-By – C. Womack*, L. Womack* |
5:27 |
C1 | I'm In LoveProducer – Bryan "Chuck" NewWritten-By – J. Butler*, S. May* |
3:40 |
C2 | I'm Livin' A Life Of LoveProducer – Pete Q. HarrisWritten-By – M. Malavasi*, T. Willoughby* |
4:13 |
C3 | Feel My LoveProducer – Bob Lamb*, Robin ValkWritten By – Dervill, Pearce, Wilson, WoodsWritten-By – Rickhards*, Lamb*, Turner* |
4:51 |
D1 | Some Day SoonProducer – Bob Lamb*, Robin ValkWritten By – DaviesWritten-By – Rickhards* |
4:24 |
D2 | Still On My MindProducer – Bob Lamb*, Robin ValkWritten-By – Rickhards* |
4:24 |
Companies, etc.
- Made By – Zomba Productions Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Zomba Productions Ltd.
- Distributed By – RCA
- Recorded At – Battery Studios, London
- Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
- Published By – CBS Songs
- Published By – Dan Penn Music
- Published By – Zomba Music Publ. Ltd.
- Published By – Leosong Copyright Service Ltd.
- Published By – Zomba Music Publishers Ltd.
- Published By – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
Credits
- Design – Zombart JE*
- Management – Saffa Music Limited
- Photography By – Ian Hooten*
Notes
'Limited edition 5 extra tracks' on free 12"Tracks C1 and C2 recorded at Battery Studios, London.
Tracks C3 to D2 'Licensed with thanks from sessions recorded for BRMB Radio Birmingham.'
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 5 013705 003615
- Rights Society: MCPS/BIEM
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched): HIP-36-A MT DAMONT toPIA
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched): HIP-36-B MT DAMONT
- Matrix / Runout (Side C Etched): JIVE R 118-A1 MT1 Bilbo Tape one DAMONT
- Matrix / Runout (Side D etched): JIVE R 118-A1 MT Bilbo Tape one DAMONT
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HIP 36 | Ruby Turner | Women Hold Up Half The Sky (LP, Album) | Jive | HIP 36 | UK | 1986 |
RML 53228 | Ruby Turner | Women Hold Up Half The Sky (LP, Album) | Jive | RML 53228 | New Zealand | 1986 |
6.26385, 6.26385 AP | Ruby Turner | Women Hold Up Half The Sky (LP, Album) | Jive, Jive | 6.26385, 6.26385 AP | Germany | 1986 |
1006-1-J | Ruby Turner | Women Hold Up Half The Sky (LP, Album) | Jive | 1006-1-J | Canada | 1986 |
ND74285 | Ruby Turner | Women Hold Up Half The Sky (CD, Album) | Jive | ND74285 | Europe | 1986 |