Originally recorded for his album Who I Am , this track is considered David Ruffin's biggest solo hit .
: It was written by Charles Kipps and produced by Van McCoy , the mastermind behind "The Hustle".
: Released in October 1975, the single reached #1 on the US R&B charts and #9 on the Billboard Pop charts, selling over a million copies. Walk Away From Love
In 2004, British-Jamaican singer breathed new life into the song, creating what many consider a reggae classic .
The song's core message is one of .
: Critics often highlight Ruffin's "vocal gymnastics," specifically a moment where he leaps an entire octave into a magical falsetto while singing "...breaks my heart". The Reggae Revival: Bitty McLean
: McLean recorded his vocals over vintage Treasure Isle rhythms (the "Rocksteady Riddim") produced by Tommy McCook and Duke Reid. Originally recorded for his album Who I Am
"Walk Away From Love" is most famously recognized as a soulful masterpiece by , though it has also become a reggae staple and a central theme in modern relationship philosophy. The David Ruffin Classic (1975)