Jimmy Ruffin

Jimmy Ruffin (born May 7, 1939 in Collinsville, Mississippi) is an African-American soul singer and older brother of David Ruffin, one of the lead singers for The Temptat

Jimmy Ruffin (born May 7, 1939 in Collinsville, Mississippi) is an African-American soul singer and older brother of David Ruffin, one of the lead singers for The Temptations.

His 1966 hit "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" was a major hit and his most well-remembered song. He also released, with his brother David, a popular cover version of "Stand by Me" (by Ben E. King), taken from the Ruffin Brothers album I Am My Brother's Keeper Ruffin's other hits include "I've Passed This Way Before", "Gonna Give Her All the Love I've Got", "Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby", "I'll Say Forever My Love", "It's Wonderful To Be Loved By You" and "Tell Me What You Want".