Jimmy Ruffin-What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted

[LissaJo61]

The summer I was 15!! Loved this song then and even more now at age 61. Thanks for tubin' it!

[spontina]

FABULOUS sound quality! LOL

[coomason5]

Thanks for the information.

[bflyfoot1]

They sit around watching sad songs on youtube for 2 years, They don't "just move on"

[715musicman]

Thanks,a great song!

[Analisa416]

Thanks for posting but it going too fast should be slower

[colliesfi]

Class was never out in the old skool! lol

[ckfsr]

Thanks for the history. I heard "Smile" for the first time recently.

[mrearlygold]

Uh in between words is not a good thing. Is Announcer Training Studio's in mid-town NYC still there? If so give it a shot and good luck!

[platterjockey]

Your turntable is running too fast, but it's cool that you have a pressing that has the old Soul label. That's kind of rare.

[MrCountryman89]

This and sitting on the dock of the bay by Otis Redding are my 2 favorite songs. thanks for posting, dude!

[harmgb1]

A true classic, beautiful music.

Go Motown!

[ronjermy2]

very heart felt and soulfully romantic song for the down trodded.

[bubbleseast]

Old school is the best music out!!!!!

[Cornellianchris]

@MotownMaster

Nice work, man. I like the little historical anecdotes on the great collection you have here. Definitely added.

[MotownMaster]

@flyinghotwing shut the fuck up and watch someone else's vids then faggot!

[BABAPOPS]

ITS ALWAYS GOOD TO HEAR A LITTLE HISTORICAL FACTS,AS ONE, I APPRECIATE YOUR SHARING THAT.

[laurog7]

thanks MM for doing what your doing ,keep playing the old motown stuff.

[kimoboy1]

I like how you used the old forty fives nice touch

[fordranger797]

Thanks for a great song, along with the information.

Apperently some people just have to make waves

[pittman7412]

MotownMaster, You are "The Man". I greatly appreciate you love for the Motown Sound. Hitsville, Baby. God Bless You for keeping it real.

[YungSunny]

Can you shut the fuck up and play the music?

[MotownMaster]

@YungSunny can you go listen to someone else's channel then, cuz im not gonna shut the fuck up

[LKA915]

@MotownMaster LMFAO niiiiiiiice

[mcRioRemedy]

@MotownMaster yungsunny has a point. we came here for jimmy, not you. BYE

[MotownMaster]

@mcRioRemedy then watch another vid you schmuck!

[Dreuxski90]

@YungSunny how rude

[coomason5]

@YungSunny It's his channel, not yours. He can talk all he wants.

[1959debz]

thanks for sending this to me babes am broken hearted since we parted

[jamesdoylerful]

tamla motown at its very best  jemmerd

[muggsie753]

It was july 1966 I was 18yrs old at Fort Dix when I first heard this recording,I couldn't stop playing it untilTHE Bar tender said thats enough ,Two weeks later I was in Nam.Loved it then and always will.Thank you

[f4tweet]

@muggsie753 I just got out of boot camp and my girlfriend and I broke up .I'll never forget the time and place.

[poynter14]

This song made me look up Smile by the isley brothers, this one is better however Smile is good to :)

[Chicago10281]

Did you know that this Jimmy Ruffin hit was released in either June(or July)of 1966 on Motown's Soul Records imprint as Soul 35022(written by Weatherspoon-Riser-Dean)and was on the Billboard charts that same year?

[soulman1950]

God is good, he will be watching over Pam.

[mrsmonkeylover123]

i really love this song it come out to john backus i love you

[TheFasteddie16]

love record players brings back good memories.. im 34 but still

[jmcinvale]

Your record player is going a little too fast.

[christheone8773]

This was when music actually meant something!

[Ladyrocksaid1977]

I agree!

[RJ3220]

This ones for you Pam (died 30th Nov 2009)

[10Tuxedo]

This totally broke me down, and I am typing this through watery eyes. I am so sorry for your loss. :-(

[plumbsue]

I am so sorry to hear about Pam. How old was she, if that is not too personal?

[RJ3220]

She was 43. She'd been fighting breast cancer for 15 years. She had an amazing attitude to life. The cancer never seemed to get her down or be an excuse for not doing things. She was on holiday in Iceland 1 week before she died. She was planning her annual visit to the Glastonbury music festival and a trip to the Galapagos. She didn't quite manage to submit her final dissertation for a Master's in human resource management. She was doing all this and I know she was in a lot of pain.

[rpm898]

its sad to think that songs like this probably will never come our way again.GREAT MUSIC.

[njezan1]

By far, the best song of all times.

[ArBiTeR0000Tactical]

this is kind of how i feel right now

[RoyalBankOfPrussia]

"Mad about You" was also great! But this is the best! Greetings from a heartbreaker,

TorstenOfBerlin

[newhotman1001]

Had a string of terrific hits and has a voice that is so easy to listen to. If you want to hear more of him, look for Gonna Give Her All the Love I've Got and I've Passed This Way Before. Classics. He left Motown in the early 70's and then moved to the UK in 1980 where he has his own radio show.

[dontrytofixme]

irvinbean123 totally agree! my mum used to play this to us all the time, this version especially takes me right back to childhood

[wentonmastermind]

gvillenyer and RhythmAndSoul59

You both show your age (or lack of it). The difference has to be explained between a 45 and a 78: what is the world coming to? More of a 33 man with an LP inner sleeve, myself.

Enjoy Motown!

[wildmanchris200]

SO do I, my friend... So do I...

[lekhraj58]

love this song!! so deep and touching!

[TheKaren2158]

reminds of my late brother ..... a sad song for me but hence i love the song xxxx

[pkappel006]

TheKaren2158....God Bless your brother........

[gvillenyer]

is that a 78?

[RhythmAndSoul59]

No it's a 45

[irvinbean123]

this song always seem to take me back when I was growing up as a child. Something about this song in which I really can no explain but nevertheless I love this particular version of this song and I guess i always will. Very good job done Mr. Ruffin. irvinbean123

[jmkism]

You said it, irvinbean123, without saying it. Awesome comment. this song goes solely--or 'soul-ly' on emotion alone.

[Sabasmom]

Good Job! I like your intro! Very good indeed! Thanks! Keep up the good work!

[jerryeyes]

I got a "dear john"letter back when I was in the Army and I played this song over and over

[christheone8773]

your label copy must be rare indeed, this was right around the time the Soul label was using the purple and pink swirl design-

[payless1981]

I freakin LUV this song, can play it over and over.

[u1s2e3r4n5a6m7e8]

I really like this song.

[09jacktee]

i love this song. I like this video better than the one showing him performing on TV. There's a mystique to this one. I loveit!

[chevyguy2]

I used to listen to this all the time in the barracks at Fort Lewis,Wa.This brings back fond memories

[2009carol2010]

When this came out, I was a kid growing up in Bonney Lake, going to Sumner schools, not far from the Fort. About as different from the Motor City as night is from day. I didn't begin to know what a broken heart was then, though I thought I did.

One of my best friend's boy is stationed there now.

[jessilu]

I bought this record in the sixties when I was a child, and a STILL have it to this day. I'll always love it!

[jamesfolk]

oldies lover 1987, god bless oldies rock stations! bringing it to to old and young.

[Chicago10281]

This song, as I said before, was released as Soul 35022 in June 1966 and written by Weatherspoon-Riser-Dean(Willia­m Weatherspoon-Paul Riser-James Dean)

[bigbreadeaterellis]

i am convinced that one day there will never be a feeling of broken hearteness anymore.

[froff69]

this song makes me think of a bad place, a very special place for some reason, I would listen to this song on the radio almost everyday. It holds a special place in my heart.

[BytteBob]

"Behind the painted smile" with the Isley Brothers, no?

[darrylbatiste]

im 47 year old and i still love this song

[andrewd2100]

my mum loved this song

[moja6]

Now "this" is what you call oldies but goodies.

Now "this" is lyrics and singing.

What happened?

Angela

[Individuell83]

oww it sounds faster but lover

seems to be a different mix but in every view

AMAZING

[cucitorre]

GREAT SONG Nice job MotownMaster

[EnchantingNature]

great song!!!

[nodlon20]

I love this song. I was 13 years old and

I lost a guy that I had feelings for but he

didn't know it. He died of carbon monoxide poisoning and this song shot

right to my heart. It spoke the very feelings

I was feeling!

[welshdragon2008]

a couple of tips..

first of all try putting the camera on a tripod..

secondly.. dont actualy play the vinyl and record it the same time and then play the video.

record it properly on ur PC then put the needle of the record then press play on the MP3 version on ur PC. That way sounds much better.

simple!

[13secs10]

What else can you say,,,beautiful!

[tonybell1967]

This was the first record I ever bought. Can anyone remember the B side?

[newhotman1001]

Classic motown and a great Jimmy Ruffin song. My son loves David and Jimmy Ruffin who were two of Motown's all time greats. It is a shame that they don't make music like this anymore. If you don't like this, you don't like 60's music.

[noninon]

If you don't like this, you don't like music.

[SuperNezzy]

I adore this song, TY so much for posting it!

[vicktim64]

i was hitsville friday when jimmy was there i was able to hug him for 5 minutes plus autograph and i will hang out with him soon

[allthereds]

checked looked listened WHAT a family!!

[allthereds]

BANNAKER i always thought david ruffian was his brother what do i know?

[tomandsueh]

If you want to hear an excellent arrangement of "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted," I suggest you listen to it on the DVD, "Standing in the Shadows of Motown." Joan Osborne sings it with back up by some of the original Funk Brothers. A really good arrangement of a longtime favorite.

[Dutchways]

it is his best. love it big time

[1217sapphire]

"great motown music" i too also saw the "funk brothers" it was good but also "sad"

[slrvtnetzero]

Does anybody have the words to this song?-Sandra-S.C.

[jimmyw123mc]

just get on with the song

[EdLindell]

search for the title of the video and "lyrics" at google

[vicktim64]

its a siple song listen

[EVERTONRULES71]

the one

[tranurse]

y'all need to see 'standing in the shadows of motown'. it's all about the funk brothers, and all the great music they created. they were the house band for most of the motown records.

[dmar26]

I just saw the documentary twice last night on HDNet!!! It was great and such a wonderful reminder of my teenage years.

CBMar10

[bbudacious]

uust leave comments for everyone to see, You find another.

[COLETTEDAVE]

My favourite Jimmy Ruffin song. thank You.

[lastswordsmith]

Its a shame these brothers didnt get what they deserved for making such superb music Im glad alot of people believe that this music can transcend race but it would have been so much sweeter if this was the view at the time.

[ethansageraphaelfrey]

why bother with a spinning disc? Why not a still shot of a spinning disc, allowing a quicker upload?

[ColdMountainWater]

The appeal of this song stretched beyond that of African Americans. It came to mean a lot to non-African Americans, as well. Many were disillusioned in this country at that time, and for them, too, the message of this song had relevance.

[ColdMountainWater]

...And, I think it has relevance to this day.

[jazzyfayy1983]

actor john witherspoon aka mr jones from friday and his cousin motown song writer lamont dozier wrote this song for jimmy ruffin

[Bannaker]

His brother William Witherspoon wrote the song

[nsnhiteex]

I like how the Boonie version has 1mil hits and this has 70,000. it makes total sense.*this version is better*

[RobDeManc]

The greatest song from the sixties.

[justjanhere]

I agree great music

[Jan9902]

I am in England and motown was the best, so don't have political responses. Just good music.

[bugzyandnicole]

ya just made my night!!!!!

[autsim]

My mother graduated from H.S. in '66. My dad graduated in '67. This was one of their songs. My dad said listening to that song years later was bittersweet... because this was at a pivotal time in the lives of many young Black kids in the South. He'd lost so many friends to Vietnam, drugs, death, etc. He was just so grateful to still be here. Unfortunately, he died in '05. But my mom still can't bear to hear this song.

[vince065us]

This is one of those songs that stays with you.The original cut,which is found on some imports,includes a monologue whch was deemed as contriversial here in the states.Tis is the song for a generationwho had to go through some things so we wouldn't have to.

[slrvtnetzero]

I'm sorry for the loss of your Dad. But, this song transcends race. There are those of us who are white, here in the South, who when we listen to this song, it takes us back to some good and some bad times also. What a great talent... Jimmy Ruffin, one that goes beyond the issues of race--Sandra-S.C.

[autsim]

This song & others, like "People Get Ready" & "Keep on Pushing" were important to Blacks in that era. Those songs are musical images of what was going on. That song had personal significance to him in the context of growing up in the South, segregation & deferred dreams because of it; JFK, Malcolm, RFK & MLK dying; 'Nam; being a husband & father by age 16. That WAS his experience; has NOTHING to do w/ me discounting what the song means to you or anyone else. I know others relate to this song.

[adammanymoons]

I'm 23 and I grew up on this music. I was in rural Mississippi and my parents didn't listen to anything but Motown and Classic Soul. It stuck. This song takes me back home.

[1189wanado]

on my version of this the b side had "baby I've got it". I'd love to hear it again!

[Deblablovemillicent]

Another one of Motown's Best................

[DFGorman]

Did you know that is THE ORIGINALS singing the backgrounds? The Andantes are singing the soprano parts.

[lebronjamesgd23]

I love This Song So Much. Jimmy Ruffin now Resides in England and he now owns a talk show program.

[motowngirl1955]

I'm too young to have been alive when this was released but I love it.

<3 xx =D

[fhiuckyhiuo]

now thats music.

[hazlittea]

yeah i agree

[nlom22]

lovin this song ^,^

tan linda esta cancion

[hazlittea]

me too

[nlom22]

;D hehe

[hazlittea]

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[nlom22]

o sorry just winked ;D nothing more

[hillcrestjh]

one word- CLASSIC!

[hazlittea]

could not agree more with you x

[hazlittea]

i agree

[MotownMaster]

you gonna give me the money to buy all that stuff?

[snufpark]

Don't be bullied MotownMaster. Motown music was recorded for a generation that listened to transistor radios, jukeboxes, and phonographs that folded up like suitcases. Don't take any guff from sound "purists". They can't enjoy music except under "ideal" acoustic conditions. They are snobbish about their expensive toys. Although they believe themselves to be the ultimate music fans, they're technogeeks who've got no soul. Somewhere, Jimmy is listening and loving what you do. Groove on.

[Alshinard]

I doubt Jimmy Ruffin listens to his own music on Youtube, but what do I know? :)

I agree with the rest, though. Thanks (MM) for posting this great song.

[SoloPilot6]

You need to buy a mixer and hardwire the player to the computer, and use a good mike for your intros. Good info but it sounds like you recorded it at the kitchen table.

[spikeman14]

Man i have this on orignal record published by Tamla Motown!

[kitballard]

classic motown song...timeless

[TahanySyl]

This is my heartbreak song...........always will love it and the memories.........

[oldshoolz]

i love this song it is sad but pulls u up in away when your down when u have been hurt thanx for posting

[xoxoxDaniixoxoxox]

This is better techno version :D

[ravenlv]

Ah, love.

Glad that itunes owns the rights to the original instead of some covered crap by a pop band.

[XxXblondetteXxX]

ye they r covered crap by bands but dj boonie seemed 2 cover it pwetti wel

[spikeman14]

NOT!

[XxXblondetteXxX]

dats wot u fink av u actuali listened 2 it

[spikeman14]

Yes, Its clear you have no proper musical taste and think that 'Modern music is the best'.

1. You spell in chav slang

2. You think someone by the name of 'DJ' covered a classic song well

3. You have EXCESSIVE amounts of X's in your name!

This is real music! Its far better and more technical then modern music. NO-ONE can cover a classic such as this well. This is the original, and can never be beaten!

[wickmark21]

My favorite motown song!

[soulflmind]

classic word for word....

[mouseboy11]

great song

[pauleyh]

that is the original first pressing very hard to find.

[tweezers1]

i just <3 the song!

[ph22xx]

is that jimmy ruffin record signed by jimmy ruffin?

[bassplayer4445]

Surprised someone hasent tryed to destory this song by doing a Rap version of this.

[beaugarsNYC]

Trust me, it's coming. Be prepared to vomit.

[AlexDCl]

Brilliant song.

[emilyc1491]

fuck yeah

[NovemberReign]

Luv this song!

[NumbaOneDanca]

Love this song

[jstlx]

60's Motown - best pop music ever created. Wish I had been born at that time. The crap coming out today is a disgrace compared to this wonderful music. Perfect music, perfect lyrics, perfect instrumentation, rhythm....just perfect!

[MotownMaster]

The background singers are The Originals and The Andantes

[shootsholy]

some say it is the greatest song ever recorded

[alextheawsome]

It sounds different then the original version, is it still the Temps in the background

[MotownMaster]

no The Originals

[MAGIQhypnotique]

And the (Andantes )female session singers, for motown in the 60's... used as substitutes for Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong on some of the Supremes recordings, and backed up many others, also helped smooth out the finale mixes when all the stars were gone...some groups did not know this untill years later they had been overdubed . exp.(The Return of the Marvelettes) Marvelette Wanda Young song lead, while the Andantes backed her up.

[johnied8509]

wow what a lovely song

[sexyfairy10]

what a classic , it's so good to hear real music these days!!!

[kickassfan]

Beautiful soulful song...Loved it!!!!!

[babswatkins]

What a Classic. Brings tears to my eyes when I hear this song.Goid Bless Jimmy....

[AdellaDavies]

Classic

[newbeet]

A classic for the ages. I wonder sometimes if the artists at Motown knew how truly great their music was when they were cranking out hits like this?

[HomeoftheGoodGuys]

That song was taken from the Motown compilation "A Collection of 16 Big Hits - Vol. 7" from 1967. One of the many Motown compilation LP's ever.

[chgosatrap]

JAM!!

[Chicago10281]

What a classic from June of 1966!

[efunkadelic]

motownmaster... here's a perfect example to play the hits.  I enjoyed listening to the song with the label.

[TheMotownAmbassador]

A friend of mine had this on this label variation. Great!!!