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Jimmy Ruffin (born 7 May 1939 in Collinsville, Mississippi) is an American soul singer. His 1966 hit “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” was a major success and his most well-known song. He was offered a chance to sing with The Temptations, but he politely declined in favor of his older brother, David Ruffin.
After the success of “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted”, the intended follow-up, “East Side West Side”, was released only in Australia due to an argument with Motown head Berry Gordy. The song was written by Ron Welser and Flamingos’ member Terry Johnson.
With his brother David Ruffin, Jimmy Ruffin released a popular cover version of “Stand By Me” (by Ben E. King), taken from The Ruffin Brothers’ album, I Am My Brother’s Keeper.
Jimmy Ruffin’s other hits include “I’ve Passed This Way Before”, “Gonna Give Her All The Love I’ve Got”, “Don’t You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby”, “I’ll Say Forever My Love”, “It’s Wonderful To Be Loved By You” and “Tell Me What You Want”.
In 1980 he collaborated with the Bee Gees’ musician Robin Gibb, who produced his album Sunrise. From it came the single which would be his last Top 10 UK and U.S. hit: “Hold On To My Love”. In 1986 Jimmy Ruffin collaborated with the British pop group Heaven 17, singing “A Foolish Thing To Do” and “My Sensitivity” on a 12” EP record.
In the 1980s, Ruffin moved to England, where he has his own talk show.
He continues to tour and perform to this day. In addition to his brother David Ruffin, Jimmy Ruffin had three other siblings: Quincy, Rita Mae (deceased) and Rosa (deceased).
After the success of “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted”, the intended follow-up, “East Side West Side”, was released only in Australia due to an argument with Motown head Berry Gordy. The song was written by Ron Welser and Flamingos’ member Terry Johnson.
With his brother David Ruffin, Jimmy Ruffin released a popular cover version of “Stand By Me” (by Ben E. King), taken from The Ruffin Brothers’ album, I Am My Brother’s Keeper.
Jimmy Ruffin’s other hits include “I’ve Passed This Way Before”, “Gonna Give Her All The Love I’ve Got”, “Don’t You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby”, “I’ll Say Forever My Love”, “It’s Wonderful To Be Loved By You” and “Tell Me What You Want”.
In 1980 he collaborated with the Bee Gees’ musician Robin Gibb, who produced his album Sunrise. From it came the single which would be his last Top 10 UK and U.S. hit: “Hold On To My Love”. In 1986 Jimmy Ruffin collaborated with the British pop group Heaven 17, singing “A Foolish Thing To Do” and “My Sensitivity” on a 12” EP record.
In the 1980s, Ruffin moved to England, where he has his own talk show.
He continues to tour and perform to this day. In addition to his brother David Ruffin, Jimmy Ruffin had three other siblings: Quincy, Rita Mae (deceased) and Rosa (deceased).
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I_LOVE_DONUTS wrote:
vergonha dos meus compatriotas, hahaha. Mas que parece, ah parece.
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Ronaldo!
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AaronMcD wrote:
Yes!
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Fidalgo wrote:
Irmão gêmeo perdido do Ronaldo!
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francisco87br wrote:
RONALDO IL FENOMENO
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IRSARGE wrote:
illusion's!
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TippinMyStuff wrote:
long live jimmy ruffin!!!!
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iainmcooke wrote:
This is a Motown Classic
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klassik01 wrote:
motown classics...forever young...
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fromghosttown wrote:
yeah, jimmy, good question.i think the broken - hearted are going to lonesome town.
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lyndaer wrote:
he,s the best
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shamechain wrote:
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL@the comments here. Can last.fm put them together or something?
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EdibleHandsoap wrote:
It's such a complicated song title, I can see how so many people can't handle it.
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ohsnapitsdiddy wrote:
yay fucked up tags
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maxi_d wrote:
luuuuv his music.
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bigsexyshaq wrote:
Ugh, I already like David Ruffin, do I have to like him too?
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bigsexyshaq wrote:
An under-utilized tool of Motown.
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