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Music : Jimmy Ruffin - Motown's Greatest Hits
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Jimmy Ruffin - Motown's Greatest Hits by: Jimmy Ruffin |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0731453005723 Format: Import Label: Universal/Polygram Manufacturer: Universal/Polygram Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Universal/Polygram Release Date: July 06, 1992 Studio: Universal/Polygram Sales Rank: 121311 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Album Description: Excellent compilation from Jimmy Ruffin, the older brother of The Temptations' original lead singer David. He scored numerous hits for Berry Gordy's Soul label, a Motown subsidiary, including the wonderful 'What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted' which became his signature song. This collection features 20 of his best-loved performances including the aforementioned hit as well as 'I've Passed This Way Before', 'Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got' plus two tracks recorded with brother David as The Ruffin Brothers ('Stand By Me' and 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother'). Motown. Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - More than just What becomes of the broken heartedJimmy Ruffin's brother David was a member of the Temptations, so talent was obviously in the blood. However, Jimmy was somewhat fortunate to hit big with What becomes of the broken hearted. Diana Ross and the Supremes had recorded it and their version was intended for release as a single. Jimmy heard their version soon after it was recorded and begged Motown to let him record it, and to hold the Supremes version until they heard his. The rest is history. The original Supremes version, which is excellent and would have been a huge hit for them, appeared on one of their albums, but Jimmy's version, which is even better, was released as a single and became a huge hit in Britain, America and elsewhere. The Supremes could afford to lose ... Read More: Rating:  - All the Motown hits, anywayThis U.K. Motown issue CD collection is the first Jimmy Ruffin to contain ALL his top-100 pop hits from his Soul label days. Considering he had (only) seven, it's odd that none of the other JR compilations include them all. The recently released domestic Millennium Collection neglected his last Soul label charter, "Maria (You Were The Only One)". The much darker tone of this tune, considerably different most of his earlier sides, may have been the reason for its neglect. The Spectrum import, although containing 18 tracks, leaves off two of his hits. From the standpoint of completeness along with the most number of tracks then, this is the best choice. Sound quality-wise however, the Millennium collection would take an edge. The sound quality ... Read More: |
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