Scorpions - Ruby Tuesday Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'Ruby Tuesday'?

   'Ruby Tuesday' was originally written by Keith Richards and Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones.

2. What year was 'Ruby Tuesday' originally released?

   'Ruby Tuesday' was originally released in January 1967 by The Rolling Stones.

3. Did the Scorpions cover 'Ruby Tuesday'?

   Yes, the Scorpions covered 'Ruby Tuesday'. The lyrics provided here are performed by Scorpions, but the song was originally by The Rolling Stones.

4. What instruments are notable in the original 'Ruby Tuesday' recording?

   In the original 'Ruby Tuesday' recording by The Rolling Stones, Brian Jones plays a countermelody on an alto recorder. The double bass was played jointly by bassist Bill Wyman, who did the fingerings, and guitarist Keith Richards, who bowed the instrument.

5. What inspired the original 'Ruby Tuesday' lyrics?

   The original 'Ruby Tuesday' lyrics by The Rolling Stones were inspired by Keith Richards’ girlfriend at the time, Linda Keith.

6. Did 'Ruby Tuesday' achieve any chart success?

   Yes, 'Ruby Tuesday' became The Rolling Stones' fourth number-one hit in the United States and reached number three in the United Kingdom.