My Whole World Ended
David Ruffin
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Last week my life had meaning It was beautiful and so sweet But now it's nothing, nothing without you baby My whole world is incomplete Cause honey I can't see you no more That was all that you said baby But you just might as well have placed a gun to my head Baby, baby, oh why did you do it My whole world ended The moment you left me Yeah baby, honey, my whole world ended The moment you left me It tumbled down to the ground, baby Did you ever mean those sweet things All that you use to say Did you mean 'em baby A lovely, lovely garden and a little baby someday Oh tell me baby Where did I go wrong, honey Whatever changed your mind, baby I've asked myself these questions over a million times Baby, baby, oh baby My whole world ended the moment you left me It tumbled down to the ground, baby, baby, baby Oh baby now my body is numb I feel so senseless to the touch My life is so wasted, so wasted without you I guess I love you much too much Oh baby how can I face tomorrow When yesterday is all I see I just don't want to face tomorrow If you're not sharing it with me Baby, baby oh tell me why my whole world ended The moment you left me Oh yes it did, baby, baby My whole world ended the moment you left me It tumbled down to the ground Baby, I keep holding on, holding on Although your love is gone, baby
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Written by: HARVEY FUQUA, JAMES ROACH, JOHNNY WILLIAM BRISTOL, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER
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11 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundDavid Ruffin was a renowned American soul singer and musician known for his unique raspy and anguished tenor vocals. He rose to fame as one of the lead singers of The Temptations during the 1960s.
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Debut Solo"My Whole World Ended " is David Ruffin's debut solo single which he released after leaving The Temptations.
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Release InformationThe song was released in 1969 under the Motown Records label, and it was the first single from his debut solo album, "My Whole World Ended."
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Harvey Fuqua and Johnny Bristol, who were both notable figures in the Motown era.
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Songwriting Credits"My Whole World Ended" was written by Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol, Jimmy Roach, and Pam Sawyer. They were a part of Motown's in-house songwriting and production team.
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Track SuccessThe song became an instant success. It reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and was number two on the Billboard R&B singles chart.
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Inspiration Behind the SongThe song was originally intended for The Temptations, Ruffin's former group. However, Ruffin released it as his first solo song after leaving the band.
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Ruffin's PerformanceRuffin's soulful and emotionally charged performance in "My Whole World Ended" was widely acclaimed, helping to establish him as a successful solo artist.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "My Whole World Ended" has been covered by several artists, including The Spinners and Kiki Dee.
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Continued PopularityThe song remains one of Ruffin's most popular solo hits, and it is frequently included in Motown and Ruffin’s compilation albums.
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Legacy"My Whole World Ended" is often considered a classic in the soul music genre, demonstrating Motown's signature sound while highlighting Ruffin's powerful, emotive vocals. It continues to inspire soul and R&B artists today.
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