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 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, reaching number 9 (pop).
"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), peaking at number nine.[1] Backing vocals were performed by Faith, Hope & Charity.[2]
See also
- List of number-one R&B singles of 1976 (U.S.)
- You Can't Walk Away From Love
- Walk Away (disambiguation)
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 505.
- ↑ White, Adam; Bronson, Fred (1993). The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm & Blues Hits. Billboard Books:Watson-Guptill Publications, New York. p. 190.
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