Jimmy Ruffin

Jimmy Ruffin
Born: May 7, 1939 in Colinsville, MS
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Styles: Motown, Soul, Urban, Early R&B
Biography: The older brother of the Temptations' lead singer David Ruffin, Jimmy enjoyed several huge hits himself in the mid-'60s for Berry Gordy's Soul label. Ruffin first signed with another Motown subsidiary, the short-lived Miracle, in 1961, but it was his convincing vocal on "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" ...Read full biography
Jimmy Ruffin Sings Top Ten
Released: 1967
Label: Soul
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Much of Ruffin's best work can be found in this set. In addition to the hits, there is a near-miss in the Smokey Robinson-produced "As Long as There Is L-O-V-E Love" that deserved to be a hit. A proper ...Read full review
Sunrise
Released: 1980
Label: RSO
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Surprisingly, this Jimmy Ruffin album, produced by Robin Gibb and Blue Weaver, works quite well and is comparable to his Motown releases. The Bee Gees contributed three songs, including "Where Do I Go," ...Read full review
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