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Ruby My Dear

June 18, 2014

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Ruby My Dear is a ballad written by pianist Thelonious Monk. He wrote the song for his first love, Rubie Richardson. Monk recorded it both solo and with a band, a notable one being with John Coltrane. The ballad has become a standard since.

Videos to learn the melody/changes

Thelonious Monk-Ruby My Dear

06:22

.. Ruby My Dear .. (Dexter Gordon)

08:45

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