What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
Jimmy Ruffin
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As I walk this land with broken dreams I have visions of many things But happiness is just an illusion Filled with sadness and confusion What becomes of the broken-hearted Who had love that's now departed? I know I've got to find Some kind of peace of mind Maybe The roots of love grow all around But for me they come a-tumblin' down Every day heartaches grow a little stronger I can't stand this pain much longer I walk in shadowsm searching for light Cold and alone, no comfort in sight Hoping and praying for someone to care Always moving and goin' nowhere What becomes of the broken-hearted Who had love that's now departed? I know I've got to find Some kind of peace of mind Help me I'm searching, though I don't succeed But someone look, there's a growing need Oh, he is lost, there's no place for beginning All that's left is an unhappy ending Now, becomes of the broken-hearted Who had love that's now departed? I know I've got to find Some kind of peace of mind I'll be searching everywhere Just to find someone to care I'll be looking everyday, I know I'm gonna find a way Nothing's gonna stop me now I'll find a way somehow And I'll be searching everywhere I know I gotta find a way I'll be looking
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Written by: James Anthony Dean, Paul Riser, William Henry Witherspoonn
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10 facts about this song
Recording History"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" is a soul song written by William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser, and James Dean, and was recorded by Jimmy Ruffin for Motown Records' Soul label in 1966.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the R&B chart. Also, it was the top 10 hit in the UK where it peaked at number 8.
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Popular VersionThe song was also a major hit for Dave Stewart and Colin Blunstone in 1980, reaching number 13 in the UK charts.
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Soundtrack InvolvementThe song appeared in the movie soundtrack of Martin Scorsese's boxing film Ri: Raging Bull (1980).
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Historic SignificanceThis track marked Jimmy Ruffin's first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Later VersionsMany artists have covered the song since Ruffin's original version, including Joe Cocker, Rod Stewart, Paul Young, and even Ruffin himself, who recorded a new version of the song in 1991.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2020, the original 1966 recording by Jimmy Ruffin was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Emotional ImpactThe song is often cited as a powerful exploration of heartbreak and despair, with its title phrase becoming a popular saying.
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Behind the SongOriginally, "What Becomes of The Brokenhearted" was intended for The Spinners, but Jimmy Ruffin, older brother to The Temptations' David Ruffin, asked if he could record it instead.
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United Nations PerformanceIn 1975, Jimmy Ruffin performed "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" at the United Nations.
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