Jimmy Ruffin

Jimmy Ruffin (born May 7, 1939 in Collinsville, Mississippi) is an African-American soul singer and older brother of David Ruffin, one of the lead singers for The Temptations.

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May 7 - 1939 - Collinsville, Mississippi - African-American - Soul - David Ruffin - The Temptations

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His 1966 hit "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" was a major hit and his most well-remembered song. He also released, with his brother David, a popular cover version of "Stand by Me" (by Ben E. King), taken from the Ruffin Brothers album I Am My Brother's Keeper 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".

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1966 - Cover version - Ben E. King

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His last major hit was 1980's "Hold on to My Love". He continues to tour and perform to this date.

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