James Anthony Dean (February 7, 1943 – April 9, 2006) was an American songwriter. He was best known for his work at Motown Records in the 1960s, often in collaboration with William Weatherspoon with whom he co-wrote several hits, including Jimmy Ruffin's "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted". Dean also co-wrote, with John Glover, "You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)", a US No. 1 hit for Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. == Biography ==... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, James Dean first charted in 1966 with What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?.The artist placed 11 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 19 UK Top‑75 entries, including 8 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.
Top songs: #1: You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show) - #2: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted? - #3: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted / You'll Never Walk Alone / Saturday Night at the Movies - #4: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted - #5: It's Wonderful (To Be Loved by You)
I've Passed This Way Before
Jimmy Ruffin
I'll Say Forever My Love
Jimmy Ruffin
I've Passed This Way Before
Jimmy Ruffin
Farewell Is a Lonely Sound
Jimmy Ruffin
I'll Say Forever My Love
Jimmy Ruffin
#5 It's Wonderful (To Be Loved by You)
Jimmy Ruffin
Let's Say Goodbye Tomorrow
Jimmy Ruffin
Baby Hit and Run
The Contours
#4 What Becomes of the Broken Hearted
Jimmy Ruffin
Farewell Is a Lonely Sound
Jimmy Ruffin
I've Passed This Way Before
Jimmy Ruffin
Gotta Get Away (From You Baby)
First Choice
#1 You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.
Let Him Go
First Choice
Fallin' in Love with You
Jimmy Ruffin
What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
Paul Young
#3 What Becomes of the Broken Hearted / You'll Never Walk Alone / Saturday Night at the Movies
Robson Green & Jerome Flynn
Ain't He Bad
First Choice
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