#71 What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted -- Jimmy Ruffin (1966)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQywZYoGB1g

Despite neither being written by any of the usual Motown regulars nor being performed by one of the label’s biggest stars (Jimmy was always overshadowed by brother David of Temptations fame), “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” is undoubtedly one of the greatest songs to come out of the Motown hit factory. Although Ruffin’s version is still the best, the song also inspired some notable cover versions over the years. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA0GcXV2njY -- Joan Osborne, featured in the wonderful documentary Standing in the Shadows of Motown

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGxZsnm7srU -- Colin Blunstone (from the Zombies) & Dave Stewart (not from the Eurythmics)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2_k-SoZnwE -- Paul Young