Jimmy Ruffin
Jimmy Ruffin (born
May 7,
1939 in
Collinsville, Mississippi) was an American 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, and he also released a popular
cover version of "Stand by Me" (by
Ben E. King), and several others hits (including "I've Passed This Way Before" and "Gonna Give Her All the Love I've Got"). His last hit was
1980s "Hold on to My Love".