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by Graham Bunn
Sat Jul 20, 2024 7:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: The sad passing of Bernie Burgess
Replies: 4
Views: 38891

Re: The sad passing of Bernie Burgess

Hello Gerald, Thank you for passing on the sad new relating to Bernie........I only ever met Bernie once and that was in the company of Ruby but over several years we did email each other,we exchanged photographs of Ruby and he was so well informed on so many entertainers of our era and his emails w...
by Graham Bunn
Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: The 89th Anniversary of Ruby's Birthday
Replies: 2
Views: 15017

Re: The 89th Anniversary of Ruby's Birthday

Hello Gerald, So nice to see your post remembering Ruby's birthday.......It makes me feel old when I see how old Ruby would have been.......Ruby came into my life when I was 14 years old the very start of her career,I fell in love with that voice over the radio......I had to wait many years before I...
by Graham Bunn
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:17 am
Forum: General
Topic: Yours Retro
Replies: 0
Views: 21304

Yours Retro

In this months March issue of"Yours Retro" there is a nice article relating to Ruby headed "Jewel Of the Hit Parade" and it also has four nice photos of her........I'm always pleased when I can see that there is still interest out there for this wonderful person and singer........It was nice to play...
by Graham Bunn
Sat Dec 09, 2023 1:41 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Ruby Murray Village Green Ceremony
Replies: 10
Views: 34176

Re: The Ruby Murray Village Green Ceremony

Hello Gerald,
Yes there does seem to be a problem as certain areas come up forbidden
by Graham Bunn
Fri Dec 08, 2023 4:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Ruby Murray Village Green Ceremony
Replies: 10
Views: 34176

Re: The Ruby Murray Village Green Ceremony

Hello Gerald sounds like it was a perfect day,a fitting tribute to a wonderful person......So pleased that Julie and other members of Ruby's family were able to attend.
Thank you for this update
Take care.
by Graham Bunn
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Old Pig-Sty
Replies: 4
Views: 18023

Re: The Old Pig-Sty

Hi Timmer,
There is another version of this song by another Irish singer Maisie McDaniel and you will hear that you have got the word right as she also sings JOY
Hope this has been helpful
by Graham Bunn
Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Old Pig-Sty
Replies: 4
Views: 18023

Re: The Old Pig-Sty

This song was written by Eilish Boland......She was born in Doonaree on the 10/8/1917 and died on the 7/2/1970

She also wrote the song Doonaree a lovely song that was also recorded by Ruby
by Graham Bunn
Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Old Pig-Sty
Replies: 4
Views: 18023

Re: The Old Pig-Sty

Songs of JOY
by Graham Bunn
Sun May 21, 2023 1:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: Irelands Own
Replies: 0
Views: 122510

Irelands Own

The May Issue of the magazine "Irelands Own" features Ruby on the cover and has a nice article inside relating to her life. If you are interested and have difficulty in finding the magazine it can be ordered direct from the publisher. So nice to see that there is still interest in Ruby after all the...
by Graham Bunn
Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: Question: Did Ruby write any songs?
Replies: 3
Views: 19538

Re: Question: Did Ruby write any songs?

Hi Timmer,. In 1963 Ruby released a single called "I'll Walk The Rest Of The Way".......This was the A side of the record........The B side was I'm In Love With The Boy Next Door",she again sang this recording but the credits to the song are given to R.Murray and C Keyes so I would think that there ...
by Graham Bunn
Fri Oct 07, 2022 1:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: Belfast City Council set to name park after Ruby.
Replies: 10
Views: 57543

Re: Belfast City Council set to name park after Ruby.

Hello Gerald, It was nice to be in touch again as it has been a long time and it is so good to see that our interest in Ruby has never waned.......I have sent several emails to Bernie which did go unaswered but I thought perhaps as you have indicated that it was now too much for Bernie as he is now ...
by Graham Bunn
Thu Oct 06, 2022 1:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Belfast City Council set to name park after Ruby.
Replies: 10
Views: 57543

Re: Belfast City Council set to name park after Ruby.

So Pleased to see that Gerald has forwarded the information relating to the" Ruby Murray Village Green" but the credit for the artwork must be given to Philip Beattie,thank you very much your efforts are very much appreciated.
by Graham Bunn
Tue Oct 04, 2022 1:02 am
Forum: General
Topic: Belfast City Council set to name park after Ruby.
Replies: 10
Views: 57543

Re: Belfast City Council set to name park after Ruby.

We now have a.......Ruby Murray Village Green........Thanks to all who made this possible
by Graham Bunn
Wed Jan 22, 2020 2:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: 2020 - The Sapphire Anniversary Year
Replies: 6
Views: 27430

Re: 2020 - The Sapphire Anniversary Year

The Home Page looks really nice Gerald.........Talking about a Sapphire Anniversary makes you wonder where all the years have gone.........I was 14 when I first heard Ruby sing and as you know I have been a firm fan ever since.........It's always nice to hear her recordings and I have been delighted...
by Graham Bunn
Fri Mar 29, 2019 1:41 am
Forum: General
Topic: RUBY'S BIRTHDAY
Replies: 4
Views: 25163

Re: RUBY'S BIRTHDAY

Remembering Ruby's birthday,be sure I will be playing some of her music today.......Hope all is well with you Bernie and listen in on Sunday as Nick will also be playing a recording to remember this special day.