Jimmy Ruffin (born 7 May 1936 in Collinsville, Mississippi; died 17 Novembe… Read Full Bio ↴Jimmy Ruffin (born 7 May 1936 in Collinsville, Mississippi; died 17 November 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada) was 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 younger brother, David Ruffin (born 1941; died 1991).
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 live in Britain, where he continued to perform successfully. In December 1984 he collaborated with Paul Weller of The Style Council for his benefit single "Soul Deep." This went under the name of The Council Collective.
Following the 2010 release of his album I Am My Brother's Keeper, Ruffin began writing and recording songs for a new album that was never issued.
In 2012, a compilation album entitled, "There Will Never Be Another You", including his hit songs "What Becomes of The Broken Hearted", and "Hold On To My Love" had been released.
In addition to his brother David Ruffin (deceased), 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 live in Britain, where he continued to perform successfully. In December 1984 he collaborated with Paul Weller of The Style Council for his benefit single "Soul Deep." This went under the name of The Council Collective.
Following the 2010 release of his album I Am My Brother's Keeper, Ruffin began writing and recording songs for a new album that was never issued.
In 2012, a compilation album entitled, "There Will Never Be Another You", including his hit songs "What Becomes of The Broken Hearted", and "Hold On To My Love" had been released.
In addition to his brother David Ruffin (deceased), Jimmy Ruffin had three other siblings: Quincy, Rita Mae (deceased) and Rosa (deceased).
And There You Were
Jimmy Ruffin Lyrics
Maria hey hey eh eh hey Maria
Maria don't you hear me calling Maria
Maria girl you know you were the only one
Hey hey eh eh hey Maria
Maria don't you miss me a little
Maria after all you were the only one
Come on back to me Maria
Maria come on back to me girl
Hey hey hey eh hey Maria
Maria it's been long so long oh
Maria since you've been gone
Eh eh eh eh eh Maria
Maria don't you need me just a little
Maria 'cause honest girl you were the only one
Come on back to me Maria
Oh come on back to me girl
Oh Maria oh baby I need you mmm mmm
Maria why why d'you keep a-running away
Oh baby you keep a-running away
Oh baby yeah Maria
I need you honey
Oh Maria you sweet little sunflower
Oh hear my plea for sympathy
I just-a want you here with me Maria
Ooh yeah yeah
Empty on the lonely nights
That's my life without you girl
I'm so lonely I'm so blue
Without you darling my life is through
Come on back
You keep running away
Come back come back
Ooh baby I need you gotta have you
ooh baby ooh baby
Maria ooh baby
Gotta have ya aw
Come back come back
Maria ooh baby
I need ya
Gotta have ya gotta have ya
Maria come back come back
Ooh Baby Oh
Come back come back
Maria I gotta have ya
I gotta have ya
Maria don't you hear me calling Maria
Maria girl you know you were the only one
Hey hey eh eh hey Maria
Maria don't you miss me a little
Maria after all you were the only one
Come on back to me Maria
Maria come on back to me girl
Hey hey hey eh hey Maria
Maria it's been long so long oh
Eh eh eh eh eh Maria
Maria don't you need me just a little
Maria 'cause honest girl you were the only one
Come on back to me Maria
Oh come on back to me girl
Oh Maria oh baby I need you mmm mmm
Maria why why d'you keep a-running away
Oh baby you keep a-running away
Oh baby yeah Maria
I need you honey
Oh Maria you sweet little sunflower
Oh hear my plea for sympathy
I just-a want you here with me Maria
Ooh yeah yeah
Empty on the lonely nights
That's my life without you girl
I'm so lonely I'm so blue
Without you darling my life is through
Come on back
You keep running away
Come back come back
Ooh baby I need you gotta have you
ooh baby ooh baby
Maria ooh baby
Gotta have ya aw
Come back come back
Maria ooh baby
I need ya
Gotta have ya gotta have ya
Maria come back come back
Ooh Baby Oh
Come back come back
Maria I gotta have ya
I gotta have ya
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Richard Rodgers, Oscars Hammerstein II
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@annegriffin4088
Lyrics
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 broken-hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
Maybe
β¦Β The roots of love grow all around
But for me they come a-tumblin' down
Every day heartaches grow a little stronger
I can't stand this pain much longer
I walk in shadows searching for light
Cold and alone, no comfort in sight
Hoping and praying for someone to care
Always moving and goin' nowhere
What becomes of the broken-hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
Help me
β¦Β I'm searching, though I don't succeed
But someone look, there's a growing need
Oh, he is lost, there's no place for beginning
All that's left is an unhappy ending
Now, what becomes of the broken-hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
β¦Β I'll be searching everywhere
Just to find someone to care
I'll be looking everyday, I know I'm gonna find a way
Nothing's gonna stop me now
I'll find a way somehow
And I'll be searching everywhere
I know I gotta find a way
I'll be looking
@colinbarnette0
When I posted this 9 years ago, I never imagined it would have 10 million views. I see just about every comment that gets posted on this video. The years have been filled with happy nostalgia, musical appreciation, and the depths of pain we humans experience separately, yet together. I hope this coming decade will bring us all happiness, fulfillment, and a more connected human spirit. Thanks for being here, and here's to you and yours. Cheers!
@CTEBIKEFOODDELIVERY
Amen!
@theultimatemale6820
THANK YOU MR. BARNETTE FOR THE SONG AND THE KIND WORDS. YOU ARE AWESOME. HAPPINESS AND GOD BLESS MANKIND.
@eyesglow1295
Thank you for sharing some good songs ! Iβm able to listen to some good songs to start the year right :) 13 and in love with the sixties
@estimator8670
And mega props for the image of Mr. Ruffin that you chose to illustrate this video with.
@31Alden
Colin Barnette Thank YOU for posting one of my all-time of favorite songs that continues to resonate in 2020 every bit as much as it did in 1966. Thank you as well, Colin, for your eloquence.
@senseuniverse151
How many people are listening this song in 2023β€
@lylemings7412
In 2024 and on!!!
@RishonNavarro
@@lylemings7412YES SIR, THIS SONG DESCRIBES ME!
@jgcalc
2024