Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

[@rodger1121]

Very possibly the greatest song ever to come out of Motown. Performed by one of Motown’s most underrated artists ever.

[@jamesa.hamilton269]

And it's writer, a comedian's brother named James Witherspoon!

[@jonathanclary3992]

Your right Jimmy Ruffin is one most Underrated Motown artists of all time. However he's one of the most talented artists of all time. Berry Gordy said that What Becomes of the Brokenhearted is one his personal favorite songs and he also said that Jimmy was a phenomenal singer.

[@mellissaskeen6605]

I have to agree ❤

[@Ghostlyfe_CartiYae]

Better than Heard It Through The Grapevine?

[@alisacollette]

❤❤❤

[@jacquih8804]

April 2024!! And it STILL sounds Good! A REAL voice singing! NOTHING to MAKE it sound better! All natural! One of my FAVORITE songs!🙌🏾💯🙌🏾

[@ekimnamdets6946]

I always think there can’t be a woman alive this doesn’t grab, keyword woman!!

[@LucasMoore-ky9kc]

Hello there how are you doing?

[@brendawilson8208]

June 1, 2024 --- I'm at the laundromat and this song was played over the PA system. I guess it's now called Live Stream.

[@jacquih8804]

@@brendawilson8208 😅🤣😅😂👌🏾🙌🏾👍🏾

[@skaman200]

July 24

[@VincentBrocoli]

You know a great song when it's just a guy in a studio by himself. No fireworks, camera tricks and fancy lighting. Just a pure raw CLASSIC.

[@joycegermer4368]

And no doctored up voices. Just the plain pure sound of a man with a perfect voice. Would be wonderful to go back to those times.

[@markihailey-steele3979]

Boomer alert!

[@frankmann663]

​@@joycegermer4368 Yes!!!!!!

[@primate4]

Very true on many levels!!!!!

[@errol-ih4jy]

i worked, and supported Jimmy in Sheffield at the Dial House Club, he was the nicest man i ever met in my 50 years in Showbiz, thanks for the inspiration Jimmy, my name is Adrian Paris.

[@niccoarcadia4179]

Dial House in Shef is now a crisis center where a troubled soul can talk with a counselor.

[@yhn1inc]

The vocal tone of the Ruffin brothers you can't teach. You can't dial it up with Protools. Talent like this is a gift.

[@jedmister-gaines7120]

❤❤👑👑🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@clarabrooks7666]

JIMMY RUFFIN WAS ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS EVER.

[@jonathanclary3992]

I know right I learned that After his brother David Ruffin had died in 1991 from a drug overdose Jimmy became an Anti Drug Advocate. Plus Michael Jackson paid for David's funeral ⚱️ plus David's last Song before his death was called Hurt the one you love. When Jimmy had celebrated his 77th birthday 🎉🎂 he wanted to do one last Album before his Retirement so he went to Motorcity records and Created his final Album called The Soul Sound of Jimmy Ruffin where he sung all his early songs for the final time a new way especially his two Hit Songs both What Becomes of the Brokenhearted and Hold on to my Love. He even sang one last Song called One In a Million. By 2014 Jimmy was Gravely ill and his family had rushed him to the hospital 🏥 where he stayed in intensive care for a few months till his death on November 17 2014 Jimmy Ruffin had Died and two of his Children Philicia Ruffin and Ray Ruffin aka Jimmy Ruffin Jr reported their father's death to the News media. Jimmy was buried in Las Vegas cemetery 🪦.

[@monterrey1952MEDICINA]

YOU TUBE IS MY TIME MACHINE, I AM 58 YEARS OLD, PHYSICIAN, BUT ALL THIS MUSIC TAKE ME BACK, 20, 30, 40 AND PLUS YEARS BACK , THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO, HI FROM ONTERREY MEXICO, KEEP DOING THIS GREAT WORK AND I APRECIATE YOUR EFFORT

[@joefront1969]

I wish they still made great music like this.

[@FebruaryMonae]

I’m 17 but I love this music, Jimmy Ruffin, David Ruffin, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Etta James, Donny Hathaway etc. are all my favorites. I wish we could go back to real meaningful music like this. 💜

[@hellooutthere8956]

The SOUND of MOTOWN.

[@nicklh186]

Good for you.

[@marleneracine1229]

Wonderful to hear you have great taste in music at such a young age. You listen to amazing, talented artists.

[@jazzjones4954]

Amen babygirl...keep your head in this right music space.

[@suecox907]

@@hellooutthere8956 what goes around, comes around.

[@Gatorman-db3ie]

People today cannot comprehend the level of song writing, singing and producing talent that came out of Motown. It's just unbelievable.

[@jamesmeek754]

This is real music . MOTOWN INCREDIBLE

[@maryevelynpace2418]

I agree !!❤🎉

[@lightways5685]

""Hapiness is just an illusion filled with Sadness and confusion '' Blew my mind the first time I heard that

[@OfficialPhinyx]

My god. No autotune. No miming. The way he came in on the 1st verse. Pure passion for music

[@bilscu]

omG..why do sad songs always have such beautiful melodies.................

[@noneyobiz1988]

200 years from now, this song will still stand the test of time

[@snoops5581]

Today’s music has really gotten away from what music is supposed to be. Talented musicians & singers. No auto tune ,fancy costumes or over the top shows. Just a guy with a wonderful voice.

[@jacquih8804]

ABSOLUTELY TRUE!!

[@segma7082]

When I was broken hearted I arrived at this song.. cried alot, but later on as life went on I can listen to it with a smile on my face and apreciate how great it is

[@consuellamoore6404]

Eoin Doyle me too

[@carinaberkloo9219]

Mooiste ooit deze muziek

[@peterjslevin4834]

Everybody that gets hurt in love can relate to this classic

[@LMB00]

❤

[@judyowydat5782]

Love this guy añd sings beautiful ♥️

[@exoticat]

You can’t watch and listen to him sing this without a deep appreciation of his pure talent.

[@sunlitweb]

You don't hear a voice like this everyday. What a loss. RIP.

[@georgewebb1837]

That's true. He had a unique voice. The scary part is him and David had an album together I know it's sick

[@jessicawilliams3645]

sunlitweb he didn't die

[@swaddington9399]

His voice is so beautiful 💕💕💕

[@chriscurtis8344]

sunlitweb you got that right. Not in this schlock rock era of imposters.

[@sunflowerseptember]

Hard to find good music these days. Not awesome like back in those days 😢😢

[@KevinVonBorries]

What Happened to our culture? These Motown guys were what a man is supposed to be!

[@mangel2019]

Jimmy Ruffin died November 17, 2014 He was 78.Sorely missed.

[@musiccollector]

R.I.P., Jimmy. Thanks for this immortal classic that will live on.

[@Mkhl4Sure]

@@musiccollector november 17 my date of birth

[@Robertkingwdp]

R.I.P jimmy ruffin, thanks for the music

[@kifurban]

You just can't help but turn this up loud and sing along! Truly a classic.

[@marshabellbell569]

Even if you don't know the words if you listen they will come to you because it's the kind of music you hear one time and you're all in love

[@DaOrigTruthSeeker]

Just pure gold....nothing like this in today's music.

[@jlwaters421]

Brings back memories of the 60s I'm getting old.

[@jameslep6498]

Very few songs can tear your heart out, but this one does, we miss you Jimmy, May GOD grant unto you everlasting life, Amen 🙏

[@johngiovine8792]

Amen, amen to all...

[@ianlittle5541]

Don’t make music like this anymore brilliant those wear the days brilliant love this song 👍👍

[@johngiovine8792]

This is so fine!

[@SHANKLEY89]

A bygone era when REAL music was made by REAL artists not the crap of today im 23 and I love 60 70 80's music

[@americanwumn]

So grateful for him and his lovely voice. RIP Mr. Ruffin

[@LucasMoore-ky9kc]

Hello there how are you doing?

[@davinastanton3865]

OMG so many beautiful memories of this time in my life. Sanny ,you were taken from me in 1979. My heart was truly broken, but I have carried you in my heart every day since. Love you babes. X💖

[@islag7539]

💓💓💓💓💓

[@reginavice171]

💖💖💖

[@RF33MUSIC]

Been singing this for a long time now. Absolute Classic God Bless You Jimmy X

[@kingofthefrogs8321]

i wish soul/motown would make a come back, but sadly i dont see it happening :(

[@Janeintheok]

Me too, Declan.

[@dmb655]

+Declan Buckley my favorite and most memorable tunes are of that genre. Motown can never be beat!

[@HeavyJ713]

check out mayer hawthorne I wish it would rain or Aloe black or a million by Allen stone

[@kingtim_ade]

Check out this artist named Leon bridges. He's legit.

[@michaelpartington2169]

I love soul and Motown that's all I listen too i wish it would come back to love the 70ts

[@mycdnprince]

Thank you for you and the memories. R.I.P. brother man.

[@IrisMG]

Middle-aged people listen to this great music and watch this handsome, well-dressed, articulate Black man oozing with Black pride and think "where has all the great music gone"; young people listen to this and the only thing they can think to do is use the "n" word and mention Kanye West for effect. The generation gap is officially insurmountable.

[@alisacollette]

“I know I got to find some kind of peace of mind, I’ll be searching everywhere, just to find someone to care! I’ll be looking every day, I kno I am gonna find a way, nothing gonna stop me now , I’ll find a way somehow, I need you baby!! 😍 Oh my God!! The memories of this song!!!❤😍❤️

[@bettyholmes5048]

I GROW UP DANCING TO THIS MUSIC.BRING BACK MEMORY. R.I.P.JIMMY RUFFIN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY

[@jco7246]

Por 5 años estuve buscando al intérprete de esta canción hasta que por fin lo encontré. Ahora lo escucho siempre!

[@porpster]

This was in Britain years after it was a hit? He flew over there, and nailed a performance that could match the master recordings - note for note. Whatever they paid for his plane ticket, it wasn't enough. What a professional voice! Nailed it on the spot.

[@richardkreider5712]

Is one of my all-time favourite songs. Thoughts and prayers are with Jimmy and loved ones right now.

[@nancyholt3194]

Such a fabulous song.One of my favorites!!!

[@Joetheawesome60]

What a brilliant song R.I.P

[@codypaulson7683]

Effortless perfection, He makes being perfectly on key and beat looks so easy. Dude's got style pouring out of his veins

[@ionamurland]

Thanks for the music Jimmy! RIP.

[@josephjakubec9584]

Brings me back to being a young man again. Seems like yesterday.

[@IM2PersonalProblems]

This is what Talent looks like. Singing Live and giving a great performance. Ruffin !!!! Is that tough enough?

[@jeffcher10]

A true great amongst artists You have left us with many great gifts of song Farewell (is a lonely sound) RIP Mr Ruffin

[@veekatore8983]

I grew up to the British invasion, the best of Motown and Country music. My mom loved all music and always encouraged us to love whatever music we found that inspired us or loved. It didn't matter to her, from Louis Armstrong, Jim Reves, Elvis, The Temps, The Beatles was alway playing at our house. She did put her foot down when I wanted my name changed to John..lol Yes because of the Beatles..lol She knew that when it was The Ed Sullivan, Johnny Cash, Hee Haw, Smothers Brothers shows we would all watch it.. Miss her more and more..

[@helenjoeguerra8215]

Love this Song... Beautiful Voice... Rest in Peace

[@LucasMoore-ky9kc]

Hello there how are you doing?

[@paulmcvea4750]

For my dad, who met Jimmy ruffin and would play this song everyday for my mum , played this song at his funeral, miss you dad always xx

[@joanroberts1567]

Awesome as always Great song!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@humble1259]

Motown, Beatles, flower power. Thank God really for these days and KZbin.

[@jackohullcity]

Such a beautiful song, RIP!

[@knightowl2]

Great song. RIP, son Thanks for everything. our thoughts are with his fam and friends.

[@curtissimpkins5766]

Fantastic, I'm 16, born in the 90's and people would think that teenagers listen to the new stuff, like bassline but I prefer this. It's just classic!

[@steveascension9626]

I once fell in love with a girl so deeply that I felt my life and heart would end when we broke up, but after many years, I realized it was merely puppy love from an immature boy of 15. Most people experience broken hearts at some point in their lives & for many other reasons. I wish it were different. But there is always tomorrow, there is always another love, and time heals many things, but not all. Life can be tough & hard but to have loved & be loved is the greatest gift that life can give. After 51 years of marriage I have been blessed by the good Lord above so much more than I deserve. I'm amazed every day at the uniqueness & inner beauty of my woman my wife.

[@joohop]

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SONGS BE AT PEACE BROTHER MAN :)

[@itschallenger]

Wow another classic.......Born in Detroit 53 (white boy)....Motown is still in my blood.

[@rupertlillienfeldt862]

growing up on old school r@b, watching this brings back good memories

[@elizabethcurtin4468]

How great is he,Love motown.

[@jerryj920]

Mr. Jimmy Ruffin (1932-2014) Thank you and God bless. RIP

[@jonathanclary3992]

It's (1936-2014)

[@robinnelms7208]

This song used to break my heart when I was a teenager! I was so melodramatic back then. Great song....

[@jacquih8804]

@robinnelms 7208 I HAD to respond back to your comment!! One of the BEST!😂😅😂😅 And I KNOW exactly what you mean!!💯🙌🏾👍🏾 Continued good listening!

[@musiccollector]

A true masterpiece and one of the 60's best. No mystery to it - The cream rises to the top and will stand the test of time. R.I.P., Jimmy. Released on August 6, 1966, reaching # 7 on October 29.

[@bobbyhats]

My hootch mate in Nam must've played this song 10,000 times in the year we spent together....R.I.P. Jimmy....

[@MaximumRD]

RIP brother, singing your sweet music in the great beyond.

[@RobertHeadley]

What a great song. Great video.

[@RobertHeadley]

George Kiriyama

[@GeorgeKiriyama]

Thanks for sharing Robert Headley. We must get some people together and Hangout!

[@ausencia63]

Another great legend leaves us xx

[@imbees2]

Sing it now Jimmy Ruffin. Your song was one of the best of my youth. A Master soul song by Jimmy Ruffin.

[@alaskagal4958]

Just learned of his passing and broke down in tears. What a voice! I am so blessed to have been touched and been taught my my poppa what good, quality music is: one of his and my favorite songs, too. Sending good, kind and loving thoughts to his family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

[@bobfranzem3682]

Happy 75th, Jimmy....I heard this song a thousand times, in my hooch.....

[@Rosepat2121]

The words to this song are so true . Timeless ~ lost love .

[@alicewooters2596]

He lost some one like I did it hurts so bad I was wrong but it's too late now

[@jan-olofjohansson5033]

As for the harmony or the swaggering of thone. Mr Ruffin is invating us into a world of beauty.

[@xvawz25y]

Would have to be one of the best words put to music ,in 2015 still holds up.

[@beverlykorte8581]

Beautiful 💕💕🙏🏼🙏🏽 rip 🙏🙏

[@kenfrancis3477]

These guys are my inspiration through the Most High as an artist.there was feeling, meaning and a story line in music back then.a come back will soon happen for soul music soon....R.I.P

[@thebassman5820]

I pray this music comes back also even tho it's secular it's still spiritual love between a man and a woman is spiritual

[@jeremiahwoodsi4202]

You ain't Nuffin without Jimmy Ruffin ain't nobody coming to see you O uh o wrong Ruffin !

[@Holocaustof6000000]

Considering the seriousness of my day job time to reflect upon a soul who touched us on many levels. RIP Jimmy. You left us a legacy in Music we will listen to FOREVER. My Soul has been touched by this, one of Motown's greatest Songs, sung by one of Motown's Greatest Stars. We listen! We hear! We Remember!

[@jannisares]

I think we can all relate to his music, he's going to be missed by the sweetie and myself. May he rest in peace.

[@alanjamesboot5309]

As the Commodores once said... ... he's another one of the great Motown singers working on the "Night Shift " tonight !!

[@Holocaustof6000000]

Do we have a definitive Jimmy Song? I'll Say Forever My Love!

[@Holocaustof6000000]

For anyone who wishes to do so, put out a definitive list!

[@Holocaustof6000000]

Are we more Tempted or is Jimmy the reason the Temptations were that good?

[@patrickgray8368]

As a bar piano player, it's a very sophisticated song with a lot of unusual chord changes and modulating between two different keys in ways that aren't immediately noticeable.

[@johnferrell3856]

King of the frogs, it is so funny you posted what you did a month ago, I sit here listening to Jimmy's Land of the Broken Hearted, and was so so wishing the same thing you did, When I was in Vietnam, smelling the stink of the Pearl River, this song came on the radio, and I thought about Jimmy who was a friend of mine growing up in Detroit, little did I know he would be dead shortly, He should have lived, and I died, Here it is 2016, and MOTOWN is missed, BUT NOT forgotten, they were the best days of my life...... TODAY is what BECAME of the BROKEN HEARTED ! Jimmy all these years past, I miss you and I playing on the sidewalk with our toys, you wanted to be an astronaut, I a submariner, seems we both found our destiny, you a STAR, and I a peasant... Love you brother........

[@florero2727]

+John Ferrell you served in Vietnam you're a hero. not a peasant a HERO. thanx

[@erinthesystem9608]

THANK YOU Ever So Much for posting such a beautiful and visceral comment. It is what I think the Comments section was Truly meant for- sharing bits of our selves, our humanity.

[@William1987GTA1]

It reminds me of when I was in Denang. We got caught in the wire got drunk off Margaritas and fought off 300 Vietcong with the help of Jimmy Buffet. War is he'll.

[@hisgrace956]

"You a star and I a peasant"....man I wasn't ready for that! 😂😂😂! Service is always honorable, even in these situations!

[@geraldjohnson848]

May 7: Happy birthday Singer-songwriter Jimmy Ruffin (1936-2014) Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, Super Channel. RIP Legend. Blessings

[@RaneeFigueroa]

What becomes of the broken hearted... Great Jimmy Ruffin song!

[@BohemothWatts-vz1lc]

No one can ever sing this song like Jimmy Ruffin.

[@lucasdesouzaferreira1757]

I am from Brazil and I love this song. Thanks Wonder Years!

[@donmcmillan6354]

I saw him with all Temptations, and Four Tops in 1967. Wow, what great music then, never will be duplicated. R. I. P :(

[@kurtadams3021]

RIP MY BROTHER Jimmy Ruffin

[@harleytia7104]

RIP. I grew up listening to you. You were a legend and your music will live on for ever. God bless you. x

[@motownmad1]

God bless you Jimmy, the voice of Motown. We have so many happy memories of times where your music has been a huge influence. Thank you so much. You are a legend and your music and superb voice will be in our hearts forever.

[@joeelliott2157]

One of the best intros to a song I ever saw. It starts as a monolog and blends into a song, a great song. Very inventive.

[@RoseDempseyFunForKids]

Saw him at a Motown/Soul weekender back in 1998/1999, he was still broken up from losing his brother, it was so sad. Lovely guy and always loved his songs

[@nathaniel8328]

it's a blessing you met him in person year's ago I never knew he was still missing his younger brother

[@eileenhudson7805]

Great song... great voice...RIP to Jimmy Ruffin...

[@LucasMoore-ky9kc]

Hello there how are you doing?

[@alecjohnson5269]

Brilliant song beautiful lyrics one of my favourite Motown songs rip Jimmy legend

[@JoeNicks389]

Sweet. sweet voice, one of my favorite songs. Good bye Jimmy, you were great, your song lives on. RIP. JN

[@MiserablePyre]

This one has hit me every time since the first time I heard it

[@Modelt5000]

Hey guys let's all keep Jimmy Ruffin in our prayers. Heard he was not doing to well!! Let's PRAY that GOD bring him thru. a speedy recovery!! Get better soon Jimmy!!

[@MarcellaDetroitsings]

one of the VERY BEST VOICES in American music, this is one incredible song and singer, RIP dear Jimmy Ruffin. You will be sorely missed. Thanks for inspiring me and all of us with your gift. Sincere condolences to you and yours xoxoxo

[@pauldyson1306]

Definitely a place in heaven for Jimmy Ruffin, Beautiful Soul Voice. God Bless x

[@tennis2love]

RIP Mr Ruffin, you meant so much to so many

[@johnwagner1259]

I did. He was so underrated because of his brother.

[@chloebear8689]

This is the way WE did it in the 60's folks.........................(end of Lesson)...

[@nofrills13]

Rip Jimmy Ruffin i grew up listening to you, fell in love listening to you and learned to love listening to you. You will be missed but never forgotten...

[@0Imtheslime0]

Rest in Peace Jimmy.. Thanks for ALL the soul...

[@adamstandoft2286]

1975 I was 19 year and I remember this song so well.