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).
You Keep Me Hangin' On
Jimmy Ruffin Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'You Keep Me Hangin' On' by these artists:
Anca Set me free, why don't you, baby? Get out my life,…
Aretha Set me free, why don't you babe Get out of my…
Aretha Franklin Set me free, why don't you, babe Get out of my…
BEF (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
Blake Lewis Set me free, why don't cha babe Get out my life,…
Cale J.J Every time I stop awhile And think about your sweet…
Candice Bergen (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
Diana Ross Set me free why don't cha babe Get out my life…
Diana Ross & The Supremes Set me free, why don't cha, baby Get out my life,…
Dianna Agron Set me free, why don't cha baby Get out my life,…
Electric Valentine Set me free, why don't 'cha babe Get out my life,…
Ferris Wheel (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
Funkstar Deluxe [feat. Kim Wilde] (Keep me hanging on) Set me free why don't cha, babe Get…
Gilbert Montagné Set me free why don't you, babe Get out my life…
Glee Cast Set me free, why don't cha baby Get out my life,…
Glee Cast Featuring Dianna Agron (Quinn) Quinn: Set me free, why don't you, baby? Get out my…
Glee Cast/Dianna Agron Set me free, why don't cha baby Get out my life,…
Glee Cast渀 Set me free, why don't cha baby Get out my life,…
Hannah & Her Sisters (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
Hugh Masekela Set me free why don't cha babe Get out my life…
J.J. Cale Every time I stop awhile And think about your sweet…
Jackie Wilson Set me free why don't cha baby Get out of my…
Jnr. Walker & The All stars Remember how time used to drag, Summer couldn't get here…
Joe Simon Set me free why don't cha babe Get out my life…
Jr. Walker & The All Stars I feel unwanted I feel neglected I'm feeling famished due to…
Kim Wilde (Keep me hanging on) Set me free why don't cha, babe Get…
Kim Wilde/Nena (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
KITCHEN - The Supremes Set me free why don't cha babe Get out my life…
Lauren Alaina Set me free, why don't cha babe Get out my life,…
Lisa Hartman (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
LIVING ROOM - The Supremes Set me free why don't cha babe Get out my life…
London Symphony Orchestra (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
Mary McCaslin Set me free why don't cha babe Get out my life…
Michael Bolton Set me free, why don't you babe Get out of my…
Mike Dorane (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
Mina Set me free why don't cha, babe Get out my life…
Nena Set me free why don't cha babe Get out my life…
Nena & Kim Wilde (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
rare earth & vanilla fudge Set me free why don't cha babe Get out my life…
Reba McEntire (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
Ross Diana & The Supremes Set me free why don't cha babe Get out my life…
Ruthie Foster It’s true You’ve got me Wrapped around your finger And it…
Sam & Dave Set me free Why don't you babe Get out of my life…
Sinema feat Sandra Set me free why don't cha babe Get out my life…
Soiree (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
Sound Of Legend Set me free, why don't you, babe? Get out of my…
Spirit Traveler (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
The Dazees Set me free why don't ya babe Get out of my…
The Feminine Complex (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
The Honey Sweets The love bug done bit me Didn't mean for him to…
The London Symphony Orchestra With The Royal Choral Society (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
The Moog Machine (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
The Supremes Set me free why don't cha babe Get out my life…
The Vanilla Fudge Set me free, why don't you babe? Get out my life,…
Tom Jones Set me free why don't cha babe Get out my life…
V.A. What are you doing out there baby, messin' round with…
Vanilla Fudge Set me free Why don't you baby? Get off my life Why don't…
Various Artists Set me free, why don't ya, baby? Get out my life,…
Wilson Pickett (Keep me hangin' on) Set me free why don't cha babe Get…
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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