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).
Goodnight Irene
Jimmy Ruffin Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Goodnight Irene' by these artists:
Al Grant Irene, goodnight Irene Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goo…
Arlo Guthrie Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
Arlo Guthrie with the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodni…
Art Mooney and His Orchestra Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
Band From TV Last saturday night I got married Me and my wife settled…
Billy Williams Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
Bobby Vee Irene good night Irene good night Good night Irene Good nigh…
Bobby Vee & The Ventures Irene good night Irene good night Good night Irene Good nig…
Brian Dullaghan Irene good night Irene good night Good night Irene Good nigh…
Brian Wilson written by Leadbelly Irene good night Irene good night G…
Bryan Ferry Irene good night Irene good night Good night Irene Good nigh…
Cash/Lewis Last Saturday night I got married me and my wife…
Chris Barber/Lonnie Donegan/Van Morrison Last Saturday night I got married Me and my wife settled…
Dr. John Goodnight Irene god knows I'll love her till the stream runs…
Elizabeth Mitchell Huddie Ledbetter/John Lomax Irene, goodnight. Irene, good…
Eric Clapton At Saturday night I got married Me and my wife settled…
Ernest Tubb Irene, goodnight, Irene, goodnight, Goodnight, Irene, Goodni…
Ernest Tubb (The Texas Troubadour) Irene, goodnight, Irene, goodnight, Goodnight, Irene, Goo…
Fats Domino Saturday night we got mar-arried (yeah) Me and my wi-ife set…
Foster & Allen Last Saturday night I got married Geçen cumartesi gecesi evl…
Frank Sinatra Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight, goodnight Irene, goodnight…
Fred Irwin You wake screaming as I wake to tears streaming down…
Gordon Jenkins Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
Gordon Jenkins Orchestra & The Weavers Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodni…
Henry Jerome & His Orchestra Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
James Booker You might not believe me, but this song was written…
Jenkins Gordon Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
Jerry Lee Lewis Last Saturday night, I got married Me and my wife settled…
Jerry Lee Lewis & Van Morrison Last Saturday night I got married Me and my wife settled…
Jerry Reed With The Hully Girlies Last Saturday night I got married Me…
Jim Reeves Irene goodnight Irene goodnight Goodnight Irene goodnight Ir…
Jimi Hendrix Saturday night we got mar-arried (yeah) Me and my wi-ife set…
Jo Stafford [Chorus] Irene, goodnight, Irene, goodnight, Goodnight, Iren…
Joe & Eddie Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
John Martyn feat. Mavis Staples Goodnight Irene god knows I'll love her till the stream runs…
John Sebastian Irene good night Irene good night Good night Irene Good nigh…
Johnny and Jack Last Saturday night I got married me and my wife…
Johnny Cash Irene, goodnight, Irene, goodnight, Goodnight, Irene, goodni…
Johnny Cash/Jerry Lee Lewis Last Saturday night I got married me and my wife…
Keith Richards Well Irene, goodnight Irene, Irene goodnight Goodnight Irene…
Kelly Joe Phelps Sometimes I live in the country Sometimes I live in town S…
Kingston Trio Huddie Ledbetter/John Lomax Chorus: Irene, goodnight. Irene…
Lead Belly Irene, good night, Irene, good night Good night, Irene, good…
Leadbelly Irene, good night, Irene, good night Good night, Irene, goo…
Leon Russell Irene good night Goodnight Irene good night Goodnight Ire…
Little Richard Saturday night we got mar-arried (yeah) Me and my wi-ife set…
Lonnie Donegan Last Saturday night I got married Me and my wife settled…
Mantovani & His Orchestra Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
Mississippi John Hurt Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene, goodni…
Morrison Donegan & Barber Last Saturday night I got married Me and my wife settled…
Nat King Cole Irene good night Irene good night Goodnight Irene Good night…
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Featuring Willie Nelson And Tom Petty Last Saturday night I got married Me and my wife settled…
Orkest Zonder Naam Refr.: Irene, goodnight Ik kom weer gauw Goodnight Irene, go…
Pete Seeger Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
Peter Paul & Mary Chorus: Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight irene, g…
Phelps Kelly Joe Sometimes I live in the country Sometimes I live in town Som…
Raffi Goodnight Irene By Raffi Foxes sleep in the forest Lion…
Raffi (Family) Foxes sleep in the forest Lions sleep in their dens Goats sl…
Red Foley Irene, goodnight, Irene, goodnight, Goodnight, Irene, Goodni…
Red Foley Ernest Tubb Irene, goodnight, Irene, goodnight, Goodnight, Irene, Goo…
Robert Mandell & His Orchestra And Chorus Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
Ronny Da da da da da da da da da Ein Feuer…
Ry Cooder (Huddie Ledbetter/John Lomax) (E) - (E7) - (A) - (B7) (E) I…
Santo & Johnny Last Saturday night I got married me and my wife…
Shivaree Shame, shame on you Shame, shame on you Took my heart as…
T. Duggins Goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodni…
The Blue Diamonds & Jack Bulterman And His Orchestra Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
The Brothers Four When I asked your mother for you She told me you…
The Chieftains Last Saturday night I got married Me and my wife settled…
The Irish Rovers Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight Goodnight Irene, Goodnight…
The Kingston Trio Huddie Ledbetter/John Lomax Chorus: Irene, goodnight. Irene…
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight Goodnight Irene, goodnight…
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Irene, goodnight, Irene. Irene, goodnight. Goodnight, Irene,…
The Weavers Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
The Weavers & Gordon Jenkins Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodni…
The Weavers Gordon Jenkins Orchestra Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
Tom Waits (Chorus:) Irene, goodnight. Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Ir…
Van Morrison Last Saturday night I got married Me and my wife settled…
Van Morrison Lonnie Donegan Last Saturday night I got married Me and my wife settled…
Van Morrison Lonnie Donegan Chris Barber Last Saturday night I got married Me and my wife settled…
Various Artists Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight Goodnight Irene, goodnight …
Weavers Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene Goodnight…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Jimmy Ruffin:
15. As Long As There Is L-O-V-E Love You've told me lots times there's another on your mind And…
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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