The trailer for the documentary on Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the best International Women's Day treat *ever*. The doc hits select theaters May 4. There are so many badass women who inspire us year-round, ...

Brown started out in the '40s and influenced a host of singers, including Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin. Her hits include "Teardrops from My Eyes." She died in 2006. Originally broadcast in 1997.

Ruth Brown made a comeback in the '80s when she starred in the Broadway revue "Black And Blue," for which she won a Tony Award. She also co-starred in John Waters' 1988 film "Hairspray" as Motormouth ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Today we continue our archive series R&B, rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll with the late R&B singer Ruth Brown. She was one of Atlantic Records' first hitmakers.

Ruth Brown made a comeback in the '80s when she starred in the Broadway revue "Black And Blue," for which she won a Tony Award. She also co-starred in John Waters' 1988 film "Hairspray" as Motormouth ...

Brown started out in the '40s and influenced a host of singers, including Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin. Her hits include "Teardrops from My Eyes." She died in 2006. Originally broadcast in 1997.