Rotorelief Records, reissued in 2017 the first two mythical albums, eponymous from 1968 and "contact" from 1969
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Contrasting the flowery psychedelic rock music of the late-1960s, the New York City-based Silver Apples created an avant-garde sound based on little more than a homemade synthesizer (named the Simeon after their lead singer - Simeon) and an extensive drumkit, originally played by Dan Taylor. They reformed in the 1990s, making new records and playing live again.
Silver Apples were one of the first groups to employ electronic music techniques extensively within a rock idiom, and their minimalistic style, with its pulsing, driving beat and frequently discordant modality, anticipated not only the experimental electronic music and krautrock of the 1970's, but underground dance music and indie rock of the 1990s as well.
Ruby
Silver Apples Lyrics
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ruby, ruby
honey won't you say you'll be mine
ruby, ruby
ruby, ruby
honey are you mad at your man
ruby, ruby
honey are you mad at your man
honey are you still mad at me
The lyrics of Silver Apples’ song Ruby seems to be about a man who is trying to reconnect with a woman named Ruby. He is asking her if she will be his again, and if she’s still mad at him. The repetition of her name emphasizes his longing for her and his desire for her to forgive him. The song is simple and straightforward, but there might be deeper levels of meaning based on the listener’s interpretation.
There are several ways to interpret who Ruby is and what the singer might have done to make her angry. It could be a romantic relationship gone wrong, or perhaps they are just friends who have had a falling out. Either way, the singer is clearly remorseful and wants to make amends. The repetitive nature of the lyrics emphasizes the urgency of his desire to reconcile with Ruby.
Line by Line Meaning
ruby, ruby
The singer is calling out to a woman named Ruby twice.
honey won't you say you'll be mine
The singer wants Ruby to be in a relationship with him and is asking her to say yes.
ruby, ruby
The singer again calls out to Ruby.
honey are you mad at your man
The singer is asking Ruby if she's angry at her partner.
ruby, ruby
The singer calls out to Ruby again.
honey are you mad at your man
The singer repeats his question to Ruby, asking if she's still angry at her partner.
Contributed by Allison A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gary Morris
Saw them live in, I think, 68 (or 69) in Cincinnati at a club called the Black Dome. They were incredible. Huge oscilloscopes and amps piled high. Love the driving beat and banjo! What a unique sound they had. Fantastic. Thank you so much for posting this.
ChuckDeFuque
First time I saw them it was 1968 on Dick Clark's American Bandstand!
Ironfoot
I can put this song on repeat and never get tired of it. Probably my favorite Silver Apples song.
Gary Morris
A great one from their amazing first album. I saw them live in, I think, 1968 in Cincinnati Ohio at a hippie club called the Black Dome. Massive amps, oscilloscopes, and god knows what else. Simon was jumping all around the small stage, and the drummer beat his brains out. An unforgettable night.
Ben Nardolilli
I wrote a novel set in the future and I had to create a genre of music. I called it Rubycore after this song.
Derrick Tyson-Adams
Is your novel available anywhere? Would love to read it.
Zara Anderson
nice
Aaron Keith Hoffer
Thank you, I accept this challenge and will now begin to write within Rubycore.
talpajam
Silver Apples & Space Opera are the two great lost bands of the 60's. I want this played at my funeral as I'm wrapped in muslin and shot out of a cannon.
Gary Morris
Definitely a mind-blower! You could barely see the guys for all the machines! But that sound was amazing - still is today, I think.