Ruby's Torch
Ruby's Torch is a 2006 Nanci Griffith album on Rounder Records. It is a collection of torch songs penned by Griffith and various other artists, including Tom Waits, Jimmy Webb and Donal MacDonagh Long. All the songs are produced with lush backing arrangements from a string orchestra.
Track listing
- "When I Dream" 3:29
- "If These Walls Could Speak" 3:40
- "Ruby's Arms" 5:28
- "Never Be The Sun" 3:57
- "Bluer Than Blue" 3:18
- "Brave Companion of the Road" 3:29
- "Grapefruit Moon" 4:20
- "Please Call Me, Baby" 4:11
- "Late Night Grand Hotel" 2:53
- "In the [Wee Small Hours of the Morning]" 2:51
- "Drops From The Faucet" 4:07
Personnel
- Larry Paxton - acoustic bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar
- Michael Johnson - acoustic guitar
- Anthony La Marchina - cello
- John Catchings - cello
- Sari Reist - cello
- Kristin Wilkinson - conductor, violin
- Pat McInerney - drums, percussion
- Roger Weismeyer - oboe
- James Hooker - piano, organ
- Neil Rosengarden - trumpet
- Larry Paxton - tuba
- David Davidson - viola
- Gary Vanosdale - viola
- Jim Grosjean - viola
- Conni Ellisor - violin
- David Angell - violin
- Mary Kathryn Vanosdale - violin
- Monisa Angell - violin
- Pamela Sixfin - violin