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).
Annie I'm Not Your Daddy
Jimmy Ruffin Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Annie I'm Not Your Daddy' by these artists:
Kid Creole They say that all is fair in love and war…
Kid Creole the Coconuts They say that all is fair in love and war…
Kid Creole & The Coconuts They say that all is fair in love and war…
Kid Creole And The Coconuts They say that all is fair in love and war…
Kid Creole&the Coconuts They say that all is fair in love and war…
King Creole and the Coconuts They say that all is fair in love and war…
The Coconuts They say that all is fair in love and war…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Jimmy Ruffin:
A Love Like Yours Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby You don't have to tell…
All Your Love There's a train leaving here tomorrow. (Leaving here) And…
And There You Were Maria hey hey eh eh hey Maria Maria don't you…
AS LONG AS THERE IS L-O-V-E LOVE You've told me lots times there's another on your mind And…
Baby Listen to me people I ain't got time to think about…
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep So in love, sad as could be 'Cause a pretty face…
Black Is Black Black is black, I want my baby back It's grey, it's…
Bless You Ev'ry time I faced the world I just had to cry I…
Do I Love You Girl I can't believe my ears, are you really tellin'…
Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby You don't have to tell…
Don't You Miss Me a Little Bit Baby I hear you're telling everybody That you're glad I'm gone Do…
Don`t Let Him Take Your Love From Me Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby You don't have to…
Don’t You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby I hear you′re telling everybody That you're glad I′m gone Do…
Falling In Love With You You see this girl, this girl's in love with you Yes,…
Farewell Is a Lonely Sound (Farewell farewell my love, farewell farewell my love) Fare…
Gonna Give Her All The Love I There's a train leaving here tomorrow. (Leaving here) And…
Gonna Keep On Tryin Till I Win Your Love GONNA KEEP ON TRYIN' TILL I WIN YOUR LOVE WRITERS NORMAN…
Half Of Your Love Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby You don't have to tell…
Halfway To Paradise I want to be your lover But your friend is…
Hold on to Love Today, you came by, to tell me you are leaving…
I Maria hey hey eh eh hey Maria Maria don't you…
I Could Never Love Another Girl I can't believe my ears, are you really tellin'…
I Got A Feeling There's a train leaving here tomorrow. (Leaving here) And…
I Got You You don't drive a big fine car You don't look like…
I Want Her Love There's a train leaving here tomorrow. (Leaving here) And…
I'll Say Forever My Love You Have Come To Me And You Ask Me How Much…
I've Passed This Way Before Life lands a freshing blow. And once again our…
It There must be a word that says how much I…
It Takes Two You don't drive a big fine car You don't look like…
It's Wonderful There must be a word that says how much I…
Let's Say Goodbye Tomorrow You've come to tell me girl, that I must walk…
Lonely Lonely Man Am I It happened once before, it could happen again Do you spend…
Love Love Love It's not that I don't love you,you know how much…
Love Me Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby You don't have to tell…
Maria Maria hey hey eh eh hey Maria Maria don't you…
Maria (You Were the Only One) Maria hey hey eh eh hey Maria Maria don't you hear…
My Baby's Gone Listen to me people I ain't got time to think about…
Rurn Back the Hands of Time Oh darling I'm so lonely without you Can't sleep at night…
Se Decidi Cosi As I walk this land with broken dreams I have visions…
Stand By Me When the night has come And the land is dark…
Take A Letter Maria Last night as I got home about a half past…
That's You Girl You see this girl, this girl's in love with you Yes,…
Too Busy Thinking About My Baby Listen to me people I ain't got time to think about…
Turn Back The Hands Of Time Oh darling I'm so lonely without you Can't sleep at night…
What Become...Broken Hearted As I walk this land with broken dreams I have visions…
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted (Re-Recorded Version) What becomes of the broken-hearted jimmy ruffin As i walk th…
What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted-Drum As I walk this land with broken dreams I have visions…
What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted - Single Version ooooooooooo As I walk this land of broken dreams I have visi…
What Becomes Of The Brokenhra As I walk this land with broken dreams I have visions…
Where Were You Maria hey hey eh eh hey Maria Maria don't you…
You Last week my life had meaning, it was beautiful and…
You Got What It Takes You don't drive a big fine car You don't look like…
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@momohojoman
He didn't SNATCH any microphone...she called him on stage; wanted him to perform and if you listen and actually watch; they are having a great time and she looked directly into his eyes and sung "GIVE YOUR LOVE INSTINCTIVELY" encouraging him to take the microphone and sing "UPSIDE DOWN"... which he began with in the actual sequenced lyrics of the song. Listen to the backup singers as they are singing th exact same sequenced lyrical rift. CONTINUED.....
There was always a playful sexual energy between Diana and Michael in this and other appearances on stage together. In this instance she calls him on stage telling him "I have something to tell you; come on now." When they exchange to microphone she raises her arms gyrating and MOVES BEHIND Michael off to his side and begins to SEXUALLY GRIND and PUMP HER HIPS in a very HOT and SEXUALLY SUGGESTIVE WAY... as Michael catches her out of the corner of his left eye...he sings "WEEEEEEW! TURNS ALL THE WAY AROUND finishing with the lyrics "GIRL YOU TURN ME" Diana Ross certainly looks smoking hot in that white long fitted full length dress...maybe those dance moves is what she had to tell and show him.
FYI: That grind she is doing behind Michael is what a naughty little Michael did to her in 1971 in the Jackson 5's first national appearance on national TV at the Hollywood Palace; except Ross's version is way longer and more sexually suggestive. Rosshad on a SEXY white pants outfit that night.
Watch: https://youtu.be/lk48X35NaQo?si=oSoGXPJep_Of1_g0
Why would he be disrespectful and just SNATCH a microphone from Diana Ross. There interaction on stage this time an always was iconic and priceless; MOTOWN HERITAGE ON DISPLAY. Keep your negative crap put of two iconic performers great interaction. Ross was a beloved mentor of Michael. She introduced him in the Jackson 5's first national appearance on TV; they had a great interaction on that show in 1971.
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@christopheromoifo1526
Michael was gifted by God
What a natural
@beverlywaits7663
Yes he was 😊 Amen 🙏🏾🙏🏾♥️
@jeanclaude7555
that was pure gold !
@vilmadecamposribeiro4183
Quando ele era bonito.
@NordicHebrew
Which is why he turned White 😊
@jazstyles8410
And he was a gift given to us by god.
@carennorthcutt7724
He looked so happy.
@cathydenby2532
I second that he was beautiful did it say 81? He was born in 1958 died at 50 I think 🤔 he was to turn 51 in 2009’ it’s uncanny I lost a child 2 weeks later premature 💔 so if it is 81’ he is like 23 here wow Diana loved him dearly Will Never Forget the way he helped others he was odd but in LaLa land who isn’t 🙏🏻 14years gone in late June timeless music ❤
@genenewallace6868
He loved himself some Diane Ross
@summerjune9529
@@cathydenby2532 I was crazy about Michael Jackson in the 80s ,he was the only artist I loved to listen to!