and who was the original artist who recorded it.
2006-08-14 04:35:42 · 16 answers · asked by Bob-bob 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Jimmy Ruffin originally sang it back in '66, and it was written by Paul Riser/James Dean, and William Weatherspoon.
2006-08-14 04:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by Smokeater 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jimmy Ruffin recorded it, William Weatherspoon wrote it, with James Dean and Paul Riser.
2006-08-14 11:41:51 · answer #2 · answered by hallam_blue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many have covered it, Jimmy Ruffin, Joe Cocker, Westlife, Vonda Shepard, Boy George, Diana Ross and the Supremes .. .. and probably loads more. although it was actually written by Paul Riser/James Dean, William Weatherspoon.
2006-08-14 11:45:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jimmy Ruffin sang it.
it was actually written by Paul Riser/James Dean, William Weatherspoon
2006-08-14 11:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by sarah p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" is a hit song by Jimmy Ruffin (although it was actually written by Paul Riser/James Dean, William Weatherspoon).
It was covered by Paul Young and featured in the movie Fried Green Tomatoes.
2006-08-14 11:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by mizfit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jimmy Ruffin sang it and it was written by Paul Riser/James Dean, William Weatherspoon.
2006-08-14 11:40:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The song was written by :- P. Riser/J. Dean/W. Weatherspoon. Jimmy Ruffin was the original singer.
2006-08-14 12:42:30 · answer #7 · answered by greebo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jimmy Ruffin (The Temptation's David Ruffin's brother) recorded it. I'm not sure if he wrote it, too. Maybe Smokey Robinson or Marvin Gaye or Holland-Dozier-Holland wrote it.
2006-08-14 11:42:44 · answer #8 · answered by karaokecatlady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
written by Jimmy Ruffin.
here's the lyric:
As I walk this land with broken dreams
I have visions of many things
Love's 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 fruits 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 shadows
Searching for light
Cold and alone
No comfort in sight,
Hoping and praying for someone to care
Always moving and goin nowhere
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
Maybe.
I'm searching thought 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 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
I'll be searching everywhere
Just to find someone to care.
I'll be looking everyday
I know I'm gonna find a way
Nothings gonna stop me now
I'll find a way somehow
I'll be searching everywhere
(fade)
What becomes of the broken-hearted
2006-08-14 11:43:57 · answer #9 · answered by ira a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smokey Robinson wrote and sang the original
2006-08-14 11:41:20 · answer #10 · answered by larry365 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋