Jimmy Ruffin was born in Mississippi and is the older brother of Temptations' singer, David Ruffin. This poignant soul ballad tells of the anguish of unrequited love. The lyrics are full of despair, which is not characteristic of most bubbly Motown hits. The Funk brothers add to the song their musical abilities, and lesser known Motown session singers provide vocal backup to make the ballad even more dramatic. The track reached #7 on pop charts and #6 on R&B. This song was features in the 1991 movie, Fried Green Tomatoes.
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