Listen again to S2, E12-13 of the podcast Success Beyond The Score

The last individual interview of the podcast Success Beyond The Score had as a guest the outstanding British-Jamaican R&B, Soul and Gospel singer-songwriter Ruby Turner (MBE).

With a music career spanning more than 30 years, Ruby Turner has left an indelible mark in the industry. Her song “It’s Gonna Be Alright’ broke through by hitting number 1 on the US R&B Chart in 1990, and her more than 20 albums and singles are widely known in Europe and North America. She has been a session vocalist for Bryan Ferry, UB40, Steel Pulse, Jools Holland and Mick Jagger. She has written songs for Lulu, Yazz and Maxi Priest.

Ruby is also an actress, and her acting career spans theater, film and TV, including fiction and non-fiction. She has also been a BBC Music Judge for televised choir competitions. Ruby’s awards include an MBE (Member of the British Empire) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to music.

In the first part of the interview, Ruby and Millicent talk about what it means to be a celebrity and how to manage public image; identity and authenticity. They go through Ruby’s beginnings in music and the business side of it, discuss how to ensure longevity in the entertainment business, and attempt to define Ruby’s adventure.

In part 2, Ruby talks about her experiences with the lockdown measures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact that had on her music career. She reflect about how to deal with bereavement, racism, retirement, health and the menopause on the road. At the end, she gives us tips for developing a full-time music career. 

If you’d rather listen than watch, here are the links:

• S2, E12: Ruby Turner MBE, part 1
• S2, E13: Ruby Turner MBE, part 2

You can also find them (and share them!) in all the streaming services from where you get your podcasts.