Showing posts with label David Ruffin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label David Ruffin. Show all posts

Thursday, October 3, 2019

"He Who Picks The Rose" by Jimmy Ruffin

Jimmy Ruffin had something in common with his brother David Ruffin: both scored two Top 10 hits. Jimmy's were "What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted" (#7 in 1966) and "Hold On To My Love" (#10 in 1980). The latter was his final chart appearance. In-between, Ruffin had another notable hit when "I've Passed This Way Before" landed at #17.

"He Who Picks The Rose" never saw any chart action, but had the makings of another soul classic. Jimmy Ruffin passed away in 2014 at age 78.


Wednesday, October 2, 2019

"It Takes All Kinds Of People To Make A World" by David Ruffin

David Ruffin, brother of Jimmy Ruffin, was one of the lead singers of The Temptations in the 60s until striking out on a solo career at the end of the decade. He wasted no time getting back on the chart with "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)," which soared to #9 in 1969. Ruffin would visit the Top 10 once more in 1976 when "Walk Away From Love" matched his previous entry at #9.

Other than that, Ruffin had a lackluster chart career. He enjoyed a bit of a comeback in 1985 when he participated in the "A Nite At The Apollo Live!" medley led by Hall & Oates, which went to #20.

"It Takes All Kinds Of People To Make A World" is a forgotten gem from his 1975 album, "Who I Am." Sadly, Ruffin passed away in 1991 at the age of 50 from a drug overdose.