Hayman started out as a player and arranger for the Borrah Minevitch Harmonica Rascals before becoming an arranger for MGM studios during the early 1940's. He did arrangements (often uncredited) for the films Girl Crazy. Meet Me in St. Louis, and Thousands Cheer. From 1945-1950, he was musical director for the Vaughn Monroe Orchestra.
Hayman is most famous for being the principal arranger at the Boston Pops Orchestra for over 30 years where his award-winning arrangements are still used today.
He currently works as the Principal Pops Conductor of the Grand Rapids (MI) Symphony and Music Director of the Florida Space Coast Pops Orchestra in Cocoa, FL.
Ruby
Richard Hayman Lyrics
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Not always what you seem
And though my heart may break when I awake
Let it be so
I only know, Ruby, it's you
They say, Ruby you're like a song
You don't know right from wrong
But from the start, who stole my heart?
Ruby, it's you
I hear your voice and I must come to you
I have no choice what else can I do?
They say, Ruby you're like a flame
Into my life you came
And though I should beware
Still I don't care you thrill me so
Richard Hayman's song "Ruby" is a poetic depiction of a woman named Ruby who is the subject of the singer's intense emotions. The first verse opens with an allusion to the fact that Ruby often appears mysterious and aloof, as she is "not always what she seems" despite being compared to a dream. The singer acknowledges that his heart may break due to this, but asserts that he only knows that Ruby is the one for him. This verse sets the mood for the song, highlighting the enigma and allure of Ruby.
The second verse portrays Ruby as being unaware of right and wrong, and the singer notes that he can see heartache in her eyes for him. He admits that she has stolen his heart from the very beginning, making it clear that he has an unrelenting attraction towards her. The chorus emphasizes that Ruby's allure is overpowering, and the singer must obey her call without any choice in the matter. The final verse compares Ruby to a flame, symbolizing the way she ignited passion and desire into the singer's life. Despite the potential dangers of getting involved with Ruby, the singer insists that he can't help but be thrilled by her.
Line by Line Meaning
They say, Ruby you're like a dream
It is believed that you, Ruby, are like a dream, an ideal vision that is not always a reality
Not always what you seem
You appear to be one thing, but in reality, you are something different
And though my heart may break when I awake
Even though it might hurt me to face reality, I am willing to do so
Let it be so
Whatever happens, I accept it
I only know, Ruby, it's you
Regardless of what happens, you are still the one I love
They say, Ruby you're like a song
It is believed that you, Ruby, are like a song, something that does not always make sense or have a clear purpose
You don't know right from wrong
You are unaware of what is morally correct or incorrect
And in your eyes I see heart aches for me
I can tell that you have feelings for me
But from the start, who stole my heart?
I fell in love with you from the beginning
Ruby, it's you
It has always been you
I hear your voice and I must come to you
When I hear your voice, I feel compelled to be near you
I have no choice what else can I do?
I cannot resist your pull on me
They say, Ruby you're like a flame
It is believed that you, Ruby, are like a flame, something that is captivating and potentially dangerous
Into my life you came
You entered my life and have had a significant impact on it
And though I should beware
Even though I should be cautious
Still I don't care you thrill me so
I cannot resist you because you excite me too much
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HEINZ ROEMHELD, MITCHELL PARISH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jeffreyforti7558
The ultimate harmonica breakthrough song of modern times
@adrianjohnson7920
I remember as as a child of 5 listening to this on my mother's radio as I rested my elbows on the hall window sill, gazing at the twilight rain falling from the roof, and thinking it was perfect music for that. . . . . I'm 73 but this brings back that moment so vividly.
@iracohen3864
Yep!!
@richirvine4519
I played the harmonica but never tried this tune.
@williamhauff8998
That harmonica sounds an awful lot like Leo Diamond.
@chuckf6163
Sweet.
@mauricioduron3193
@@williamhauff8998
Pretty much
Hayman recorded it un 1953 (?).
@robertchamberlain7202
A true classic from 1953.boot camp Bainbridge md.
@chuckdieselkicksdisks2380
Nice my favorite version is Norman Luboff choir
@michdoug1
Love the music and the movie....