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David Ruffin

One of the greatest lead singers the Motown stable ever had, David Ruffin became one of the artistic cornerstones of the Temptations after his lead vocal on "My Girl" (1965) paved the way for such majestic follow-ups as "Since I Lost My Baby" (1965), "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" (1966), "All I Need" (1967), and "I Wish It Would Rain" (1968). Unfortunately, ever-mounting internal pressures within the group, coupled with Ruffin's swelling ego, led to his dismissal from the group in late 1968. His solo career got off to a promising start with the powerful ballad "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)," which cracked the pop and soul Top Ten in early 1969. His last hit to reach the Top Ten was the Van McCoy-produced dance ballad "Walk Away From Love," from 1976. After leaving Motown in 1977, Ruffin recorded for Warner Brothers and later for RCA accompanied by Eddie Kendricks. Unfortunately, Ruffin's career, marred by years of substance abuse and artistic indifference, culminated in his death from a drug overdose in 1991. ~ John Lowe, Rovi
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David song this mother f**ker ����
I suggest you read ur boy's bio. Just saying !!!check out the Ruffin abuse toward his wife and son. Get ur facts before u speak out .
boo2175
i love this song it is the truth god knows ooohh
Before love (In Eddie Kane's voice) breaks my heart!!! He sounds like Eddie on that part!
David did it the BEST :-) !!!
deores62@yah o o Thumbs up, now that's what you call music .
Definitely love his voice...if you really want to hear good music type in" private beach for two adults only" its my station here on Pandora ....
I'm a youngin but I know good... no.... GREAT music when I hear it.... wish my generation knew more about this!!!! I just love David's voice!!! Maaan talk about powerful nd demanding ur attention!!! Man!!!! RIP
chandra43
Grew up on his music... One of my favorite artists even now. RIP David... So sad, that you had to leave us, thanks for leaving us with a wonderful music legacy... TIMELESS
I just love David's voice! He makes me feel like he singing to me!
David Ruffin, (THE BEAST) Greatness
I love
this song. play it all the time. This is exactly how i feel sometimes. Thanks David your voice was awesome!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
I can never get enough of listening to David he is one of my favorite singer's no voice like Mr Ruffin. His music will live forever in my heart.
kelldawg5370
No one has ever sang with such feeling or passion. A truly unique voice and natural talent.
The Great David Ruffin. Nuff said
I like it
Hands down one of the best... And am a 80s baby...
One of the original pioneers of soul!
Walk Away From Love. The last time we seen David Ruffin was in Santa Barbara at Fess Parker's. My ex was doing sets of music there when David Ruffin approached him with an music deal offer. Whatever happened to David Ruffin? He should do more music himself. This guy made my ex an offer to promote my ex's music. My ex refused His reasoning. He was doing Meth at the time. Crazy. This guy makes good music too.
watsonar0
I never get tired of listening to the late GREAT DAVID RUFFIN!!!!!! ! ! ! ! I loovvveee hhhiiimmmmmm m m m m m m m m m m m m m ! WOW that voice sends chills up my spine every time I hear it!
Old school baby it gets no better! !!!
The late great.....dr u g s r a mother u know what. ......love u david ruffin.....
I like it a lot of different people sing this song
Love me some. Ruffin!!!!!
David was one of the best singers of great range and talent. He was unable to handle his sucess; like many others. Drugs took him and ate him up. So many other greats lost the battle with drugs, which comes with being a star.
zachsmom71
David Ruffin is, in opinion, the BEST. I am old school and he is the most soulful singer I have ever heard.
There's something PHENOMINAL about the LEAST of us as well as MANY things that are REPULSIVE about the BEST of us. We ALL are sad sacks trying to get to eternal peace. But the gifts of the WORTHWHILE in life are what you appreciate the most!!! WHO I AM, Today is what matters. Not excusing anything!!!
its a sad thing
This is by far my BIGGEST vocal influence. There is nobody greater than the ENIGMATIC MR. DAVID RUFFIN His solo work is phenonominal . The songs he covered with his brother Jimmy are exceptionall y great as well. Pure soul. From raw and gritty to a sweet falsetto was his range and is exemplified in ALL of his recordings. More of his music need to reach the masses. I am a true RUFFUNITE!!! ! !
Old school & grown folks jam
Teddy did not do this Luther Ingram did and I think he did it first
who did this first david or teddy
Love David ............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IT WAS A GUY ON THE STEVE HARVEY IDOL CONTEST THAT SOUNDED JUST LIKE HIM,
Big Boy Music!
that the s**t
They don't have all of his albums up there they forgot gentleman ruffin and in my stride
David Ruffin is a classic singer.
Good song
he is my mean bro true singers i love him nigezz !!
Beautiful song, beautiful voice.
one of my favorite songs of all times!!!!!!
jeanniericha r d s o n
I have been listening to David Ruffin for so long. I have this on a 45. Very talented. I loved the Temptations and David Ruffin, together and apart.
Being a child of the 60's I was raised in a neighborhood with both black and white music influence, and believe me the Temptations was the best motown group without any questions. I loved the NBC mini-series they made and I cry every time I have watched it. Talented would not come close to describe the Temptations, they were magical. Other girls my race and age were into CCR, Beatles, not me, give me the Temps, I knew greatness when I heard David Ruffin singing lead on any song they had out. I h
This brother was without a doubt ahead of his time. I grew up listening to his music as well as others but I will always remember him as the lead singer for the Temptations.
OMGoodness!! David Ruffin was awesome. I cant stop listening to his music and he was indeed sexy as hell!! His voice was so powerful and mesmerizing. My mother always tell me he reminds her of my dad, no wonder he is my dad...lol!! He is gone way before his time and he is truly missed.
I just love David Ruffin
watsonar0
@ghettohummn b i r d 9 0 1 , I AGREE WHOLEHEARTLY with you! It never ceases to amaze me how David has been demonized but other artists who used/abused drugs stole music, style etc. like Elvis Presley are praised and worshipd. James Brown was not only a womanized but phyically abusive to Tammie Terrell however they all blame David! Then they are those who were known as womanizers and raptists (Jackie Wilson (read Pattie LaBelle's bio and Sam Cooke (didn't pay for the prostitute and was killed by the mada
David Ruffin miss miss miss you!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
I want to do a tribute album in his name to honor his talent as an artist. He is one of my favorite. And its sad that society can seem to find ways to scandalize his name yet they don't give the true credit he deserves. IJS!!!!!!
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