Song Title: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
Song by: Jimmy Ruffin
Songwriters: William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser, and James Dean
Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

What Becomes of the Brokenhearted was really a song written for the Spinners. Jimmy Ruffin ended up recording the song. What Becomes of the Brokenhearted may be the right words for your land or world. This land... Brokenhearted..... and Illusion. Now lets go into the world of Jimmy Ruffin whose love has departed.

(Singing) As I walk this land of broken dreams
I have visions of many things
But happiness is just an illusion
Filled with sadness and confusion
What becomes of the brokenhearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find some kind of peace of mind
Maybe ......

Some of you may be feeling just like Jimmy Ruffin right now. What Becomes of the Brokenhearted is a hit single recorded by Jimmy and released on Motown Record's soul label in the summer of 1966. It is a ballad with lead singer Jimmy Ruffin recalling the pain that befalls the brokenhearted, who had love that's now departed. The song is about struggle to overcome sadness while seeking a new relationship after a breakup.

The songwriters of the song are William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser, and James Dean. The song was produced by Weatherspoon and William "Mickey" Stevenson. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to the Cat Bear.