Historical Artist Profile
Jimmy Ruffin
Biography & Overview
Jimmy Lee Ruffin (May 7, 1936 – November 17, 2014) was an American soul singer, and the older brother of David Ruffin, the lead singer of the Temptations. He had several hit records between the 1960s and 1980s, the most successful being the Top 10 hits "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" and "Hold On (To My Love)".
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
3 Charted Tracks
"What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #7
"Hold On To My Love"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #10
"I've Passed This Way Before"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #17
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
9 Charted Tracks
"It'S Wonderful"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #6
"I'Ll Say Fover My Love"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #7
"Hold On To My Love"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #7
"What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #8
"Fawell Is A Lonely Sound"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #8
"Gonna Give Her All The Love I'Ve Got"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #26
"I'Ve Passed This Way Befo"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #29
"Tell Me What You Want"
Entered Charts: 1974
Peak: #39
"The Will Never Be Another You"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #68