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Marc Almond's 'Ruby Red' turns 40

Original: Released today 40 years ago. 🇬🇧 Marc Almond "Ruby Red" – 1986 Love, desire and darker imagery are wrapped in an almost c

Marc Almond's 1986 single 'Ruby Red' marks its 40th anniversary today. Fans are revisiting the song's themes of love and desire wrapped in a cabaret-like atmosphere, with Almond's dramatic vocals backed by the Willing Sinners on an arrangement featuring marimba, accordion, cello and hurdy-gurdy. The anniversary has prompted appreciation of this lesser-known chapter of the former Soft Cell singer's solo career.

Why now: The song was released on this day 40 years ago, prompting anniversary celebrations.

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• Released today 40 years ago. 🇬🇧 Marc Almond "Ruby Red" – 1986 Love, desire and darker imagery are wrapped in an almost cabaret-like atmosphere. Almond’s rich, dramatic vocal sits over an arrangement featuring the Willing Sinners, with marimba, accordion, cello and hurdy-gurdy… · kimbruundk · 3

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