Walk Away from Love

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"Walk Away from Love"
Charles Kipps
Producer(s)Van McCoy
David Ruffin singles chronology
"Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)"
(1975)
"Walk Away from Love"
(1975)
"Heavy Love"
(1976)

"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
. 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

  1. ^ February 7, 1976
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 505.
  3. ^ White, Adam; Bronson, Fred (1993). The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm & Blues Hits. Billboard Books:Watson-Guptill Publications, New York. p. 190.