Stories

I have lots of stories and videos to share with you. Just have a wander and click the buttons for anything that interests you.

Ruth in Lime Tree recording studio

Where the magic happened - Lime Tree Studios

Travel back in time to 1999. Pics from my studio trips.

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A collage of eight album covers and music-related artwork arranged in a grid, including Pink Floyd, The River, Kathleen Ferrier, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Joan Baez, Kate Bush, Pavarotti, Maria Callas.

Inspirations & Influences

I was asked this question by a fan who loved my music. He then became a dear friend. Just click the button to find out more.

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Initial black-and-white photo of Ruth and final painted image of Ruth for the video ‘only with you.’

Creating artwork for video Only With You

Creating the artwork for one of my most loved songs,Only With You, was quite a process!

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Ruth playing guitar at her first concert - 15th October 1998

First concert - quite an experience!

My first concert - 15th October 1998 in Leicester, UK.

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Video still of Ruth’s Mum in the audience at her first concert in October 1998.

Take Me Dancing - Live Video 1998

This song is dedicated to my Dad because he inspired it. Check out the live video and lyrics.

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Video still of Ruth at the guitar in her concert in March 1999

In The Light Of Faith - Live Video 1999

Check out this live video from 1999 and a page from my songbook.

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Ruth’s Mum’s baby grand piano – Queenie.

A Musical Life Lesson

My piano teacher – Mrs Stock – and her advice. Never forgotten.

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Lyrics of the first verse of Ruth’s song ‘face tomorrow’

The Psychotherapist who inspired Face Tomorrow

The inspiration behindFace Tomorrow.

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A crowded concert arena with stage lights, a large audience, and overlaid text reading, 'Strike up the band I want to play Light your lamps let me see you sway.'.

Academia vs Music

The story behind Today I Don't Care.

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