Jimmy Ruffin "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" LIVE

[@JoyceAlgofaidi]

I was pregnant with my daughter when this song was released, 57 years have passed since then and this is still one of those songs that make you sit up and think about where you are in life.

[@annkelley6813]

This song is eternal as is the memory of Jimmy Ruffin!

[@errol-ih4jy]

i sat down with Jimmy, and had a meal before our show in Sheffield, all i can say he was the most courteous man, he let me sing with him, a time i will never forget, my name is Adrian Paris, rest in peace Jimmy, im so glad i lived in his time, he was a big Star, in my eyes he was the greatest.

[@jonathanclary3992]

Yup Jimmy Ruffin was the Greatest Singer of all time. He's become an Icon for Soul music 🎵🎶🎵

[@pmjhns]

@@jonathanclary3992 He along with his brother, David. Talent just ran in that family. I wish he had been as productive as his brother as this is the only song of his I know of.

[@jonathanclary3992]

​​​@@pmjhnsJimmy was very productive mostly in the UK he had other great opportunities he even sung along side with the council collective to their song Soul deep to raise money for charity for the UK Minors, matter of fact Jimmy had his own radio show in the UK not many people know that, during the 70's Jimmy was Voted World's Top Singer in the British Polls of the UK that's something David will never be, when Jimmy came back to America from the UK he moved to Las Vegas to be closer to his family he continued to perform over their and wrote songs while playing piano 🎹 and guitar 🎸 during his 77th birthday he decided to record one last Album before his retirement he recorded his final Album called the Soul Sound of Jimmy Ruffin including his final song called One in a Million, when Jimmy was sent to the hospital 🏥 he died on November 17th 2014 at age 78 it said he Gravely ill his Daughter Phililcia Ruffin and Son Ray Ruffin aka Jimmy Ruffin Jr reported their father's death to the news media, it said that Jimmy had 6 children including his late son Jimmie Ray so Jimmy had a bigger family then David did, Berry Gordys comment on Jimmy was that he was a phenomenal Singer, by 2021 the UK Released two Jimmy's unknown songs he did for Broad Street records call Take me back & make me a winner, so yeah Jimmy was very productive, oh yeah when his brother died in 91 he became an Anti Drug Advocate, on top of that during the early 60's Jimmy put his music career on hold to join the army 🪖 not everyone knows that

[@carolesposto9802]

Wonderful to hear him speak. And like his brother David his speaking was as good as his singing voice. Handsome and so gracious 😍

[@jonathanclary3992]

Jimmy Ruffin was Voted World's Top Singer in the British polls of the UK since (1970) He became the Top male Artist in the UK. At same time he was an Icon for Soul music 🎵🎶🎵.

[@karenminyard517]

Such a talent!! Can't get enough of this man and this song......pure talent!!!!❤💋

[@jonathanclary3992]

I know right but by Jimmy's 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 had sung all his songs for the final time including his final song called One In a Million. By 2014 Jimmy was Gravely ill and his family took him to the Las Vegas hospital 🏥 where he stayed in intensive care for a few months till his death on November 17 2014 he died when he was 78. He buried in Las Vegas cemetery 🪦. Two of Jimmy's children Philicia Ruffin and Ray Ruffin aka Jimmy Ruffin Jr reported their father's death to the News media. Jimmy had 6 children including Arlet, Philicia, Jimmie Ray (Deceased) Ray Ruffin aka Jimmy Ruffin Jr, Camilla, and Ophelia. Especially Jimmy's granddaughter Alyana Lee Anderson who's the daughter of Ray Ruffin.

[@karenminyard517]

@@jonathanclary3992 Thank you for the information. I appreciate it.

[@benjaminadler6149]

All the vocal prowess and fluctuating note dynamics Ruffin brothers have created in music history. That is true here. Nothing missing but the legendary Originals.

[@deborahstaats922]

NO ONE but Jimmy could sing this song. made just for him! Thank You sir. RIP.

[@shaunmcgee4204]

Joan Osborne makes a pretty good job of it.

[@nicolabirchall2469]

I was very lucky to meet him, I had no idea who he was, he sang this song to me! I still didn't know who was!

[@AlexGarcia-bj1ze]

None have and none will ever come close to the original. Rest peacefully Jimmy.

[@nigellewis1853]

I Love you, Jimmy always will, your songs always had great meaning there were only two great singers to come out of Motown Jimmy Ruffin and Levi Stubbs, don't get me wrong I loved everybody at Motown even the great Funk Brothers but Jimmy and Levi stood out for me God Bless Jimmy Levi RIP LOVE you guys Love Nige xx

[@jonathanclary3992]

Jimmy Ruffin was an Icon for Soul Music 🎵🎶🎵 and always Will be an Icon. However the Great Singer was number 1# in the UK for his Fantastic music and was voted World's Top Singer in the British polls around (1970)

[@Jerseywonder56]

He still has his great voice. Alot of singers as they get older, lose it, but still sounds great.

[@eskenazibeth]

Great version of Jimmy singing one of the greatest Motown songs ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@novelis1473]

Ein Song der unsterblich ist. Und dann von Jimmy Ruffin das Original zu hören ist ein Gänsehaut feeling. Einfach super sound mit seiner außergewöhnlichen Stimme.

[@mattylamour419]

Jimmy was so underrated because of his little brother. Love his stuff.

[@jonathanclary3992]

Technically Jimmy Ruffin was huge in the UK not so much in the US. He had Several Great Hits Especially Tell me what you want and Hold on to my love

[@rcthomas6925]

Jimmy made Motown Motown. He was the first Ruffin hit maker.

[@jonathanclary3992]

@@rcthomas6925 Yup Plus He has more Songs than his brother David.

[@ednowalk4538]

One of my all time favorites.RIP Jimmy you are missed.

[@jagarfi]

I love his voice, both speaking and singing.

[@fraz72]

Him and David had great speaking voices

[@brendaheath1407]

love ! RIP Jimmy----------------- ure music lives on.......................

[@jeanettejones693]

Still looks good and sounds good. They were my life blood years ago and they are still in my heart. Amazing xx

[@nigellewis1986]

Jimmy Ruffin just the best, missed by me up there with top soul singers like Levi Stubbs Otis Redding the three top soul singers God Bless them al RIP LOve Nige xx

[@RodHagwood]

This is one of Motown's greatest songs, and that's saying something. The lyrics are beautiful and the melody is classic. I can't believe how great Ruffin sounds after so many years.

[@virgolady1496]

wished I could have met this legend. Love this song.

[@cherriphelps0108]

Amazing voice and awesome song!

[@williammartinjoel1]

I love this late great man and l own all his albums...

[@themassofmen]

The best performance of his song I have seen. The only song and singer that can encapsulate heartache so well in a real and powerful way. Right on my man!

[@maureenbell-bw5qu]

Fantastic I can relate to the song 🙂

[@glynnthomas1328]

Beautiful.

[@thehomefront1905]

He certainly kept that voice.

[@calwaite]

Oh man, this is the first live thing I've ever seen Jimmy do, and he is killin' it! A great, great singer. I was in Army basic training in summer of '66 when this song came out, and had just left my new wife, and this song played every day on the radio station the drill sergeants had playing in the barracks....almost made me cry, 'cause I was brokenhearted to be away from my baby. Thanks so much for putting this up.

[@charlesfoster5550]

Amazing live performance!!!

[@theindividual]

He still has the magic.

[@jonathanclary3992]

RIP Jimmy Ruffin (1936-2014)❤🎵 The UK'S Greatest Singer of all time

[@TommyTornadosax]

Goosebumps……

[@kathyhayden2499]

Brilliant singer Jimmy Ruffin❤

[@bang8534]

Heavenly is all I can say

[@CarolPowerInnerChildSongs]

Thank you Jimmy❤️

[@MorsErslev]

Amazing

[@fellfox]

Perfect 👌

[@memphislover1]

brilliant clip, still sounds great

[@djdeitch]

Pure magic from Jimmy,.ktf.

[@INFINITEPUGGS]

ALL the R&B singers can kiss his ass and bow to his greatness. HELL YEAH !!!!

[@spiritladysoul]

thanks bob. nice bit of motown.lucky you to have seen him.

[@MrMerrick1]

@calwaite The Ruffin brothers are classic David and Jimmy Ruffin

[@chgosatrap]

motown perfection

[@darrin1701]

Wow what a sweet voice, it is the best of mowtown really..

[@AllanAng-hb5et]

Nice sir

[@Writeowl]

Russell Hitchcock just about qualifies as a singer. Jimmy Ruffin would blow him off the set.

[@MotownMaster]

wow nice clip!

[@上田祐一-l5l]

感動した‼️

[@GH-hq3pv]

一路好走 , Jimmy

[@bethweeks5943]

Are those the Funk Brothers? 🤗❤️🤗

[@GrenadaSpice473]

RIP

[@Writeowl]

@DALVERIANO Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply?? Oh please . . .

[@dmmurillo100]

I see lots of David in him. I loved David Ruffin's talented vocals.

[@jonathanclary3992]

I don't see David in Jimmy. Jimmy is Jimmy and David is David. On top of that you shouldn't say things like that.

[@professormause]

Every crappy cover version does make you think of the best version though ? A little slower but all still there.

[@DALVERIANO]

are you sure of it...? mr ruffin made a good job on it, but just take a look to russell hitchcock's performance.. amazing..¡