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Jimmy Ruffin

bvoc, g, 1936-2014 US, Collinsville, Mississippi
Singer / Musician of R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Jimmy Lee Ruffin

Born May 7, 1939, Collinsville, Mississippi, is an American soul singer, and older brother of the late David Ruffin of The Temptations. He had several hit records between the 1960s and 1980s, the most successful being 1966's "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted." He passed away November 17th, 2014 in Las Vegas at the age of 78.

     
Instruments
  • Backing Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Vocals
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Electronic
  • Pop
  • Dance
Popular Tracks   
What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted on Sings Top Ten by Jimmy Ruffin
Farewell Is A Lonely Sound on Ruff 'N Ready by Jimmy Ruffin
What Becomes of the Brokenhearted on There Will Never Be Another You by Jimmy Ruffin
Hold on to My Love on There Will Never Be Another You by Jimmy Ruffin
Stand By Me on I Am My Brother's Keeper - Expanded Edition by Jimmy Ruffin & David Ruffin
I've Passed This Way Before on Sings Top Ten by Jimmy Ruffin
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother on I Am My Brother's Keeper - Expanded Edition by Jimmy Ruffin & David Ruffin
It's Wonderful (To Be Loved By You) on Ruff 'N Ready by Jimmy Ruffin
Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got on Sings Top Ten by Jimmy Ruffin
I'll Say Forever My Love on Ruff 'N Ready by Jimmy Ruffin

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Don't Feel Sorry For Me / Dearest OneJimmy Ruffin / Lamont Dozier2014Single
Hold On To My Love (Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix)Jimmy Ruffin2010Single
We Finally Found OutJimmy Ruffin2005Single
The EssentialsJimmy Ruffin2005Compil.
Hold On To My LoveJimmy Ruffin2005Compil.
The Entertainer / One In A MillionJimmy Ruffin / Steve Mancha2004Single
The Ultimate Motown CollectionJimmy Ruffin2004Compil.
What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted / Farewell Is A Lonely SoundJimmy Ruffin2004Single
The Best Of Jimmy RuffinJimmy Ruffin2001Compil.
Early ClassicsJimmy Ruffin1996Compil.
Hold On To My Love / I'm Gonna Love You ForeverJimmy Ruffin & Jackson Moore1994Album
Jimmy RuffinJimmy Ruffin1994Single
If I Can't Have You / Hold On To My LoveYvonne Elliman / Jimmy Ruffin1989Single
On The ReboundJimmy Ruffin & Brenda Holloway1989Single
Greatest Motown HitsJimmy Ruffin1989Compil.
What Becomes Of The BrokenheartedRuby Turner Featuring Jimmy Ruffin1988Album
Wake Me Up When It's OverJimmy Ruffin1988Single
What Becomes Of Broken Hearted / If You Don't Know Me By NowJimmy Ruffin / Harold Melvin1988Single
Easy Just To Say (I Love You)Jimmy Ruffin1987Single
The Foolish Thing To DoHeaven 17 Featuring Jimmy Ruffin1986Single
That's When My Loving BeginsJimmy Ruffin1985Single
Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got / I've Passed This Way BeforeJimmy Ruffin1985Single
What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted / I've Passed This Way BeforeJimmy Ruffin1985Single
BackstabbersJimmy Ruffin1985Single
There Will Never Be Another YouJimmy Ruffin1985Album
Young Heart / I'm Gonna Love You ForeverJimmy Ruffin1984Album
Young Heart (Hang On) / Hold On To My LoveJimmy Ruffin1984Album
I'm Gonna Love You ForeverJimmy Ruffin & Jackson Moore1984Single
20 Golden ClassicsJimmy Ruffin1980Compil.
SunriseJimmy Ruffin1980Album
Searchin'Jimmy Ruffin1980Single
Night Of LoveJimmy Ruffin1980Single
I'll Say Forever My Love / It's Wonderful (To Be Loved By You)Jimmy Ruffin1980Single
Fallin' In Love With YouJimmy Ruffin1977Album
He Who Pick's A RoseJimmy Ruffin1976Single
What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted / I'll Pick A Rose For My RoseJimmy Ruffin / Marv Johnson1976Single
What You See (Ain't Always What You Get)Jimmy Ruffin1975Single
Love Is All We NeedJimmy Ruffin1975Album
Give You All The Love I've GotJimmy Ruffin1975Single
I've Passed This Way Before / Sad And Lonesome FeelingJimmy Ruffin1975Single
Farewell Is A Lonely SoundJimmy Ruffin1974Single
Farewell Is A Lonely SoundJimmy Ruffin1974Compil.
I've Passed This Way BeforeJimmy Ruffin1974Compil.
Tell Me What You WantJimmy Ruffin1974Single
What Becomes Of The Broken HeartedJimmy Ruffin1974Single
Greatest HitsJimmy Ruffin1974Compil.
Tears Of Joy / Goin' HomeJimmy Ruffin1973Single
Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got / Don't You Miss Me Just A Little Bit, Baby?Jimmy Ruffin1973Single
Jimmy RuffinJimmy Ruffin1973Album
Thank You GirlJimmy Ruffin1973Single
Mother's Love / Waiting On YouJimmy Ruffin1973Single
Let's Say Goodbye TomorrowJimmy Ruffin1971Single
On The Way Out (On The Way In)Jimmy Ruffin1971Single
It's Wonderful (To Be Loved By You)Jimmy Ruffin1970Single
It's Wonderful (To Be Loved By You)Jimmy Ruffin1970Single
Maria / War / Whole Lotta LoveJimmy Ruffin / Edwin Starr / CCS1970Single
Maria (You Were The Only One)Jimmy Ruffin1970Single
Halfway To ParadiseJimmy Ruffin1970Single
The Groove GovernorJimmy Ruffin1970Album
ForeverJimmy Ruffin1970Album
It's Wonderful (To Be Loved By You)Jimmy Ruffin1970Single
If You Will Let Me, I Know I Can / Farewell Is A Lonely SoundJimmy Ruffin1969Single
Ruff'n ReadyJimmy Ruffin1969Album
I'll Say Forever My LoveJimmy Ruffin1968Single
Gonna Keep On Tryin' Till I Win Your Love / Sad And Lonesome FeelingJimmy Ruffin1968Single
Don't Let Him Take Your Love From MeJimmy Ruffin1968Single
Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit BabyJimmy Ruffin1967Single
Gonna Give Her All The Love I've GotJimmy Ruffin1967Single
Sings Top TenJimmy Ruffin1966Album
What Becomes Of The Broken HeartedJimmy Ruffin1966Single
I've Passed This Way Before / Tomorrow's TearsJimmy Ruffin1966Single
As Long As There Is L-O-V-E LoveJimmy Ruffin1965Single
Since I've Lost YouJimmy Ruffin1964Single
Don't Feel Sorry For Me / HeartJimmy Ruffin1961Single
What Becomes Of The Broken HeartedJimmy RuffinSingle
Statue Of A Fool / As Long As There Is L-O-V-EDavid Ruffin / Jimmy RuffinSingle
What Becomes Of The Broken HeartedJimmy RuffinSingle
Leading Lady / Take My HandJimmy RuffinSingle
Se Decidi CosiJimmy RuffinSingle
Non Sono Quello Che Tu Vuoi / Se Decidi CosìSmokey Robinson & The Miracles / Jimmy RuffinSingle
Walk Away From Love / I'll Say Forever My LoveDavid Ruffin / Jimmy RuffinSingle
You Gave Me Love / Our Favorite MelodyJimmy RuffinSingle
‎ It's WonderfulJimmy RuffinSingle
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