Ruby Murray
Ruby Murray was a huge star in the 1950s, becoming a household name with her
prolific output of hit singles. The young girl from Belfast started out as a
child performer but due to laws governing children being employed in the
entertainment industry had to postpone her professional singing career until she
reached the appropriate age. She was signed to Columbia Records in 1954 and her
first single 'Heartbeat' went to number three later that year. Her follow-up
'Softly, Softly' reached number one early in 1955 and in the same year enjoyed
six more top ten hits. Incredibly, at one ...
