Walk Away from Love

"Walk Away from Love"
Single by David Ruffin
from the album Who I Am
A-side "Walk Away from Love"
B-side "Love Can Be Hazardous To Your Health"
Released 1975
Format 7"
Recorded 1975
Genre R&B
Label Motown
Writer(s) Charles Kipps
Producer(s) Van McCoy
Certification None

"Walk Away from Love" is a 1975 song recorded by American singer David Ruffin. The 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. "Walk Away From Love" was Ruffin's only number-one R&B hit, and only one of two top-ten pop hits for Ruffin on the Billboard Hot 100 the other being My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me), peaking at number nine.[1] Backing vocals were performed by Faith, Hope & Charity.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 505.
  2. ↑ Bronson, Fred (1993). The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm & Blues Hits. Billboard Books:Watson-Guptill Publications, New York. p. 190.