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Ruby Murray was a Northern Irish singer who became one of the most popular artists in the United Kingdom during the 1950s. In 1955, she achieved a historic feat by having five songs simultaneously in the UK Top 20 chart. Among her most notable hits is "Softly, Softly," which reached number one in 1955. Throughout her career, she collaborated with orchestras such as Ray Martin and Norrie Paramor. Her musical style focused on traditional popular music and pop.