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).
Do I Love You
Jimmy Ruffin Lyrics
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Say you're takin' away my reason for livin', and you won't even tell me why.
Before you walk out the door there's something I want you to know.
That I could never ever love another after loving you.
No other love would I share 'cause none could compare after loving you.
It was only yesterday, your words are still fresh in my mind.
Now you wanna leave me behind.
I don't know what it's gonna take to make you stay,
I just know that I got to find a way.
That I could never ever love another after loving you.
No other love would I share 'cause none could compare after loving you.
So baby please stay beside me, I need your love to guide me.
It was only yesterday, your words are still fresh in my mind.
You said: "Long as rivers flow, each day you'd love me more."
Now you wanna leave me behind.
I don't know what it's gonna take to make you stay,
I just know that I got to find a way.
The lyrics of Jimmy Ruffin's song "I Could Never Love Another" convey the heartbreak that comes with a sudden and unexpected breakup. The singer is in disbelief that his partner is leaving him without giving a reason for the breakup. He reminisces about the assurances his partner gave him in the past that their love would only grow stronger with each passing day, but they are now leaving him behind.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of his unwavering love for his partner. He admits that he could never love another person as much as he loved his partner, and no other love would ever compare. He pleads with his partner to stay with him and guide him through life with her love, but he is uncertain about what it will take to make her stay.
The lyrics of "I Could Never Love Another" reiterate the theme of love, loss, and heartbreak. The singer's love for his partner is unrelenting, and he is at a loss without her. The song captures the emotions that come with unrequited love, and it is a powerful reminder of the pain that people go through when they lose someone they love deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl I can't believe my ears, are you really tellin' me goodbye?
I am in disbelief that you are actually breaking up with me.
Say you're takin' away my reason for livin', and you won't even tell me why.
You are taking what I love most away from me without even explaining why.
Before you walk out the door there's something I want you to know.
I have something important to tell you before you leave.
That I could never ever love another after loving you.
I will never be able to love anyone else the way I loved you.
No other love would I share 'cause none could compare after loving you.
No one else will ever be able to compare to the love that I had for you.
It was only yesterday, your words are still fresh in my mind.
Your words from yesterday are still very vivid in my memory.
You said: "Long as rivers flow, each day you'd love me more."
You promised that your love for me would only grow stronger with time.
Now you wanna leave me behind.
Now you want to abandon me.
I don't know what it's gonna take to make you stay, I just know that I got to find a way.
I do not know how to convince you to stay, but I am determined to find a way to make you.
So baby please stay beside me, I need your love to guide me.
I need you to stay with me because your love is what guides me through life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JR., SR., BARRETT STRONG, CARL CHRISTIANSEN, HELGA PENZABENE, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD, RODGER PENZABENE, RODGER, SR. PENZABENE
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@RusSEAL
I literally “raised on the radio” as a kid growing up around small market radio…
I remember when this was premiered on a little station in the middle of fly/over Illinois…
I was the one to spin this licorice in 1980.
Still have that 45 with the RSO “Return to Distributor Upon Request” gold stamped on the label.
I thought it was a classic the moment it began to spin.
@GerryPreece-sz6hh
Always dancing with my wonderful husband to this song lost him to pancreatic cancer miss him every single day he is Always in my thoughts and Always in my heart ❤️ xxx
@nab1uk
Big loving !! And whatever you do in life! 3 minutes of a song can bring back so many memories take care ! God bless you 🎉❤
@GerryPreece-sz6hh
@@nab1uk thank you 😊
@Oak690
A wise man once said...when you are happy, you enjoy the melody but when you are broken, you understand the lyrics.
@constance4065
So very true!!
@susanfurness9039
100% True..🙏🏻
@debbie7860
That's deep 😢
@TheLifePhoenix
Nailed it
@siliconesal
Who said that ?
@gregv2k
Classic, was huge in its time. No reason it isn't still all over classic radio.