Ruth Brown: Sensational Singer

Ruth Brown blows the roof off BBC Television Centre

When Ruth Brown took to the stage last Saturday night, nobody expected what happened next.  

When 20-year-old Ruth Brown, took the stage on Saturday for the UK's TV show The Voice's first live show, this young lady blew the crowd away, earning a standing ovation from the judges, with Jessie J in tears. 

Ruth performing her heart-breakingly beautiful rendition of 'Get Here' by Oleta Adams

Ruth sang 'Get Here', originally sung by Oleta Adams. She dedicated the song to her late father. When she finished, the crowd were awestruck by the power and emotion of her performance. Tom Jones told her he'd never heard anything like it before, while Will.I.Am told her that the performance made him proud to be a part of the show, also saying that she was proof of what a "special show" The Voice is. 
Danny O'Donoghue told her that the performance was "astonishing", getting to his feet a second time to applaud her. 
Jessie J was moved to tears by Ruth's display. Jessie admitted that she was "so proud" of her. She explained how she had sung the song on TV when she was fifteen, and how she had been "so scared". She also said how much "admiration" she had for such a "natural singer". Jessie added: "You made your father proud." 


If you missed this performance, you are truly missing out on something wonderful. For those of you haven't seen it, or for those of you who simply wish to here Ruth's beautiful voice in action, here's that performance now. 

If you wish to see the whole thing, click on the link below: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts39e9UbYRk