What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted

Song Info:
"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" by Jimmy Ruffin was released on July 10, 1966. The song was written by James Dean, Paul Riser, and William Weatherspoon, and it was produced by William Weatherspoon and William "Mickey" Stevenson. The single was released under the Motown label and became a major hit, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 6 on the UK Singles Chart.

Artist Bio:
Jimmy Ruffin was an American soul singer born on May 7, 1936, in Collinsville, Mississippi. He was the older brother of David Ruffin, who was a member of the successful Motown group The Temptations. Jimmy Ruffin signed with Motown Records in 1961 and released several singles throughout the 1960s and 1970s. His most famous song, "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted," established him as a prominent soul artist. Ruffin continued to record music and perform throughout his career, earning a dedicated fan base for his soulful vocals and emotional delivery. He passed away on November 17, 2014, leaving behind a legacy of timeless soul music.