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: McLean recorded his vocals over vintage Treasure Isle rhythms (the "Rocksteady Riddim") produced by Tommy McCook and Duke Reid.

"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)

Originally recorded for his album Who I Am , this track is considered David Ruffin's biggest solo hit . Walk Away From Love

: It was written by Charles Kipps and produced by Van McCoy , the mastermind behind "The Hustle".

The song's core message is one of .

: 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.

In 2004, British-Jamaican singer breathed new life into the song, creating what many consider a reggae classic . : McLean recorded his vocals over vintage Treasure

: 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

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David S. Wills

David S. Wills is the author of Scientologist! William S. Burroughs and the 'Weird Cult' and the founder/editor of Beatdom literary journal. He lives and works in rural Cambodia and loves to travel. He has worked as an IELTS tutor since 2010, has completed both TEFL and CELTA courses, and has a certificate from Cambridge for Teaching Writing. David has worked in many different countries, and for several years designed a writing course for the University of Worcester. In 2018, he wrote the popular IELTS handbook, Grammar for IELTS Writing and he has since written two other books about IELTS. His other IELTS website is called IELTS Teaching.

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