When 21-year-old Jack Rutter’s girlfriend left for college and his fellow bandmates took off on missions for the Mormon Church, the Salt Lake City singer/songwriter/producer went solo, re-naming himself Ritt Momney, a take-off and nod to former Presidential candidate and current Utah Senator Mitt Romney.
As a child, Rutter was deeply impressed by Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Put Your Records On,” which his mother played frequently. Describing it as “the epitome of a joyful, hopeful song” … he decided to cover it.
His version mixes elements of the original, and his own style; the song’s message is as relevant today as it was in 2006. “Put Your Records On” is peaceful—let your hair down, listen to your favorite song, accept yourself.
Nominated for 2007’s Grammy “Record of The Year” and “Song of The Year,” and, thanks to Ritt Momney, “Put Your Records On” is reaching a new generation of fans, ranking #15 on Top 40 and #30 on Adult Top 40 music charts.