Walk Away from Love
"Walk Away from Love" | ||||
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Charles Kipps | ||||
Producer(s) | Van McCoy | |||
David Ruffin singles chronology | ||||
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"Walk Away from Love" is a song recorded by American singer
Charles Kipps, was number one on the US R&B Singles Chart for one week in early 1976, and crossed over to #9 on the Pop Charts
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In Canada, the song peaked at #30.[1]
"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
Faith, Hope & Charity.[3]
The song’s lyrics tell a story of heartbreak and longing, as Ruffin expresses his desire to move on from a relationship that has lost its spark. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man torn between his desire to hold on and his realization that it is time to let go.
See also
- List of number-one R&B singles of 1976 (U.S.)
References
- ^ February 7, 1976
- ^ 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.