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        JIMMY RUFFIN





        JIMMY RUFFIN





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        Jimmy Ruffin, silky-voiced singer of the Motown classic "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted," died Monday, November 18, 2014, in Las Vegas. He was 78.

        The Mississippi-born Ruffin had a performing career that spanned 50 years, from the '60s heyday of Motown Records to the digital music era. He was an older brother of David Ruffin, a lead singer of the Temptations, who died in 1991.
        His death was confirmed by his children, Philicia Ruffin and Jimmy Lee Ruffin Jr., in a statement Wednesday. The family did not offer a cause of death.

        "Jimmy Ruffin was a phenomenal singer," said Motown founder Berry Gordy in a statement issued by the Universal Music Group, which now owns the famous Detroit-born label. Gordy described "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" as "one of the greatest songs put out by Motown and also one of my personal favorites."
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        "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted," about a lonely guy reeling from a lost love, was intended for the Spinners until Ruffin talked its writers into letting him record it on his own. Its tone of mournful yearning struck a chord, and the song became a top 10 hit in the United States and in the United Kingdom in 1966.
        It begins: "As I walk this land of broken dreams, I have visions of many things/But happiness is just an illusion/Filled with sadness and confusion/What becomes of the brokenhearted/Who have love that's now departed/I know I've got to find/Some kind of peace of mind/Maybe."

        Ruffin had a handful of lesser hits in the late '60s, including "I've Passed This Way Before" and "Gonna Give Her All the Love I've Got." He later left the Motown label, had several hits in England, and scored a comeback in 1980 with the disco-inflected "Hold on to My Love," produced by Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees.

        Ruffin scored a comeback in 1980 with the disco-inflected "Hold on to My Love."

        "He (Ruffin) was a wonderful human being, quiet and unassuming, who touched many lives with his music, not just here in the States, but overseas, as well," Gordy added. "Jimmy Ruffin will always be a part of the Motown legacy, and I extend my sincere condolences to his family, friends and fans."
        Ruffin's family described themselves as "extremely upset" over his death.

        "He will truly be missed," Philicia Ruffin said. "We will treasure the many fond and wonderful memories we all have of him. We appreciate all of the love and prayers from our family, friends, his colleagues and his adoring fans."

        -- By Brandon Griggs, CNN



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        What becomes of the brokenhearted linkWhat Becomes of the Broken Hearted
        Hold on to My LoveHold On To My Love
        Since I've Lost YouSince I've Lost You


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        DISCOGRAPHY

        LOOK YEAR ALBUM
        1967 Jimmy Ruffin Sings Top Ten
        1967 The Jimmy Ruffin Way
        1969 Ruff �N Ready
        1969 Am I My Brother�s Keeper (w/ David Ruffin)
        1970 The Groove Governor
        1970 Forever
        1973 Jimmy Ruffin
        1975 Love Is All We Need
        1980 Sunrise
        1996 Early Classics
        2001 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection
        2005 Hold On To My Love


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        ALBUMS

        1967 Jimmy Ruffin Sings Top Ten

        01. I've Passed This Way Before
        02. Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got
        03. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
        04. As Long As There Is Love
        05. Halfway To Paradise
        06. Black Is Black
        		 07. Bless You
        08. Since I've Lost You
        09. World So Wide Nowhere To Hide
        10. I Want Her Love
        11. Tomorrow's Tears
        12. How Can I Say I'm Sorry


        1967 The Jimmy Ruffin Way



        1969 Ruff 'N Ready

        01. Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me
        02. Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby
        03. Gonna Keep On Trying Till I Win Your Love
        04. Farewell Is A Lonely Sound
        05. Everybody Needs Love
        06. 96 Tears
        		 07. It's Wonderful (to be loved by you)
        08. Sad And Lonesome Feeling
        09. Love Gives Love Takes Away
        10. I'll Say Forever My Love
        11. You Got What It Takes
        12. Lonely Lonely Man Am I


        1969 Am I My Brother's Keeper (w/ David Ruffin)

        01. He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
        02. Stand By Me
        03. When My Love Hand Comes Down
        04. Got To See If I Can't Get Mommy(to come back home)
        05. Your Love Was Worth Waiting For
        06. Stepping On A Dream
        		 07. Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time
        08. True Love Can Be Beautiful
        09. Turn Back The Hands Of Time
        10. Set 'Em Up(move in for the thrill)
        11. The Things We Have To Do
        12. Lo And Behold


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        1970 The Groove Governor

        01. Let's Say Goodbye Tomorrow
        02. Maria (you were the only one)
        03. Honey Come Back
        04. Our Favorite Melody
        05. Living In A World I Created For Myself
        06. If You Will Let Me, I know I Can
        		 07. This guy's In Love With You
        08. On The Way Out (on the way in)
        09. Take A Letter Maria
        10. You Gave Me Love
        11. Just Before Love Ends
        12. Gathering Memories


        1970 Forever



        1973 Jimmy Ruffin



        1975 Love Is All We Need



        1980 Sunrise

        01. Hold On To My Love
        02. Forever
        03. Night Of Love
        04. Searchin'
        05. Changin' Me
        		 06. Where Do I Go?
        07. Two People
        08. Jealousy
        09. Songbird



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        1996 Early Classics

        01. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
        02. Since I've Lost You
        03. How Can I Say I'm Sorry
        04. Baby I've Got It
        05. Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got
        06. 96 Tears
        07. You've Got What It Takes
        08. Farewell Is A Lonely Sound
        09. I'll Say Forever My Love
        		 10. Stand By Me (w/David Ruffin)
        11. Set 'Em Up (w/David Ruffin)
        12. Living In A World I Created For Myself
        13. Lonely Lonely Man Am I
        14. I Want Her Love
        15. I'll Never Let You Get Away
        16. Honey Come Back
        17. Your Love Was Worth Waiting For
        18. Turn Back The Hands Of Time


        2001 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection

        01. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
        02. I've Passed This Way Before
        03. Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got
        04. I'll Say Forever My Love
        05. It's Wonderful (to be loved by you)
        06. Since I've Lost You
        		 07. As Long As There Is Love
        08. Farewell Is A Lonely Sound
        09. Living In A World I Created For Myself
        10. Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby
        11. Stand By Me (w/David Ruffin)



        2005 Hold On To My Love

        01. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
        02. As Long As There Is Love
        03. Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby
        04. Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got
        05. Hold On To My Love
        06. I'll Say Forever My Love
        		 07. I've Passed This Way Before
        08. Wake Me Up When It's Over
        09. Tell Me What You Want
        10. There Will Never Be Another You
        11. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby



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