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Walk Away From Love
"Walk Away from Love" is a song recorded by American singer David Ruffin in 1975. The million-selling single, produced by Van McCoy and written by Charles Kipps, was number one on the US R&B Singles Chart for one week in early 1976, and crossed over to #9 on the Pop Charts. In Canada, the song peaked at #30. "Walk Away from Love" was Ruffin's only number-one R&B hit, and only one of two Top 10 pop hits for Ruffin on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, the other being "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)", which also peaked at #9. The song was his only solo entry into the UK charts, where it was a top ten hit as well, and peaked at #10 in early 1976. The backing vocals were performed by the disco group Faith, Hope & Charity. See also * List of number-one R&B singles of 1976 (U.S.) * You Can't Walk Away From Love *Walk Away (other) Walk Away or Walkaway may refer to: Places * Walkaway, Western Australia, a town in Australia Arts and entertainment Films and te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Ruffin
David Eli Ruffin (born Davis Eli Ruffin;Ribowsky, p. 88 January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the Temptations (1964–68) during the group's "Classic Five" period as it was later known. He was the lead voice on such famous songs as " My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg." Known for his unique raspy and anguished tenor vocals, Ruffin was ranked as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by ''Rolling Stone'' magazine in 2008. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 for his work with the Temptations. Fellow Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye once said admiringly of Ruffin that, "I heard n his voicea strength my own voice lacked." Early life Ruffin was born Davis Eli Ruffin on January 18, 1941, in the rural unincorporated community of Whynot, Mississippi, 15 miles from Meridian, Mississippi. He was the third born son of Elias "Eli" Ruffin, a Baptist minister, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UK Singles Charts
The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-selling singles in the United Kingdom, based upon physical sales, paid-for downloads and streaming. The Official Chart, broadcast on BBC Radio 1 and MTV (Official UK Top 40), is the UK music industry's recognised official measure of singles and albums popularity because it is the most comprehensive research panel of its kind, today surveying over 15,000 retailers and digital services daily, capturing 99.9% of all singles consumed in Britain across the week, and over 98% of albums. To be eligible for the chart, a single is currently defined by the Official Charts Company (OCC) as either a 'single bundle' having no more than four tracks and not lasting longer than 25 minutes or one digital audio track not longer than 15 minutes with a minimum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Boothe Songs
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David Ruffin Songs
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1975 Songs
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1975 Singles
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Walk Away (other)
Walk Away or Walkaway may refer to: Places * Walkaway, Western Australia, a town in Australia Arts and entertainment Films and television * ''Walkaway'' (film), a 2010 film Literature * ''Walkaway'' (Cory Doctorow novel), a 2017 sci-fi novel by Cory Doctorow * ''The Walkaway'', a 2002 novel by Scott Phillps Music * "Walk Away" (Christina Aguilera song), 2002 * "Walk Away" (Aloha from Hell song), 2008 * "Walk Away" / "Jailbreak", a 2005 single by Burden Brothers and Supersuckers * "Walkaway" (song), a 1996 song by Cast from ''All Change'' * "Walk Away" (Kelly Clarkson song), 2006 * "Walk Away" (Cool for August song), 1997 * " Walkaways", a 1996 song by Counting Crows from ''Recovering the Satellites'' * "Walk Away" (Paula DeAnda song), 2006 * "Walk Away" (Five Finger Death Punch song), 2009 * "Walk Away" (Franz Ferdinand song) * "Walk Away" (Funeral for a Friend song), 2005 * "Walk Away" (Tony Moran song), 2007 * "Walk Away" (Alanis Morissette song), 1991 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Number-one R&B Singles Of 1976 (U
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Faith, Hope & Charity
Faith Hope and Charity was the name of a vocal group from Tampa, Florida. They are best known for their 1975 hit, " To Each His Own". They were also an in-demand group of session singers in New York studios during the 1970s. Career The founding members of the group were Zulema Cusseaux, Brenda Hilliard and Al Bailey. They were originally a trio called the Lovelles, when they met record producer Van McCoy, who signed them to a recording contract at Maxwell Records. At this time, the group's name was changed to Faith, Hope and Charity. Their song "So Much Love" hit #14 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart and #51 on the Hot 100 in 1970. The subsequent release "Baby Don't Take Your Love" reached #36 R&B and #96 in the Hot 100. Cusseaux left Faith, Hope and Charity in 1971, shortly after a label switch to Sussex Records, and started a solo career. She was eventually replaced by Diane Destry in 1974. Their biggest hit came with a switch to RCA Records in the mid-1970s. With Van McCoy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)
"My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)" is the solo debut single for former Temptations lead singer David Ruffin, released on Motown Records in early 1969 (see 1969 in music). The song was written by Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol, Pam Sawyer, and James Roach. Fuqua and Bristol handled the recording's production. Song Background Ruffin had been dismissed from the Temptations in June 1968 for what has been repeatedly deemed increasingly unprofessional behavior. The song was originally intended to be sung by the Temptations when Ruffin was still the group's front man. David Ruffin had always been signed as a single artist which was part of the issue with the group who had a collective contract. Once he left, the song was given to him. The song, with its melody and intro based upon the classical music piece "Frühlingslied" by Felix Mendelssohn, is a bittersweet Sentimental ballad, ballad in the style of "Since I Lost My Baby", "All I Need (The Temptations song), All I Need", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who I Am (David Ruffin Album)
''Who I Am'' is a 1975 album from the former Temptations singer, David Ruffin. Recorded by Van McCoy who produced and arranged the album at Mediasound Studios in New York City. The album provided Ruffin with the biggest hit of his solo career, "Walk Away From Love". Track listing #"Who I Am" ( Charles H. Kipps, Jr.) #"It Takes All Kinds of People" (Joe Cobb, Van McCoy) #"Walk Away from Love" (Charles H. Kipps, Jr.) #"I've Got Nothing But Time" (Van McCoy) #"The Finger Pointers" (Joe Cobb, Van McCoy) #"Wild Honey" (Joe Cobb, Van McCoy) #"Heavy Love" (Joe Cobb, Van McCoy) #"Statue of a Fool" (the songwriter is credited as David Ruffin on his album, but other albums have credited Jan Crutchfield as songwriter) #"Love Can Be Hazardous to Your Health" (Jesse Boyce) According to Genna Sapia-Ruffin, common-law wife of David Ruffin, former member of The Temptations, on page 251 of her book A Memoir: David Ruffin -- My Temptation (1993-2003, 1st Books Library), Ruffin wrote and originall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
