David Ruffin
Biography
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, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
My man had such a powerful voice, that commanded audiances. miss him w/ the Temps.
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gatormon1
if ever you want to be reminded of david,he was a statue of a man |
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It's done as it is said, "The young and good seems to die too soon"
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Well, they just don't turn them out like this talent anymore. Ruffin along with the rest of the Temptations were "home grown" and grew up together with the people they made music with. They lived, played and shared the same life experiences and were actually friends. Their music reflected this and is beautiful for all of these reasons.
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There is and always has been something in David Ruffins voice that can take you to a place of solitude and joy....what a sad ending for an awesome artist.
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If I had to leave a comment in regards to Mr. David Ruffin I would have to say he is one of the few singers that you can never forget. His voice has always been a standout over other singers so much so that you knew who was singing the song immediately. I would like to thank him for leaving us with so much great music to listen to over and over.
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tremendous talent...gif t e d , gifted man....it's a shame such giftedness often comes with demons
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David has to be consider as one of the best singers of his time,solo or as in a group with the temptations one of the best.
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Wow! What a gift from God. Thanks David! You will always be missed.
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Truly One oF kind, Their is only one david ruffin may his soul finally rest in peace.
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Truely a great vocal talent and performer. There are not many if any that can honestly compare. The blended vocal sounds of Ruffin and the other vocal masters of the Temptations, made them the greatest vocal group of all time. Peace Ruffin.
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i luv myself some david ruffin he had so much talent to be missed on drug abuse forever a fan.
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What an awesome talent...... . t o o bad the ego became bigger than the man himself.
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EXTREMELY SOULFUL!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! , a n d the measuring stick for all
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one of the greatest lead singers to come along.greatl y missed by the world.
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With The Temptations or solo David Ruffin is one of my favorite R&B singer
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A powerful voice...The satandard by which the Temtations acheived greatness.a creative ,distinct,un i q u e voice...what a loss!
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One of the greatest singers to sing into a Microphone he should live on for ever cause he's the reason I listen to the Temptations they needed him but what a group!!! R.I.P David Ruffin your 3rd cousin
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David Ruffin is one of the all time singers that should be called David Ruffin the M.V.P. jthompson of Hpt.,Va.
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One in a million talent. Unique and you should accept no substitutes for the original and the best!
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David Ruffin was indeed the voice of the Temptations. No one has stepped to the forefront to this day. When David's voice was stilled, so came an end of an era.
Wayne A. Williams, San Diego, Ca |
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David Ruffin was one of the greats his voice was as smooth as it geys you talk about can work a song he did it very well krithgiggs
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I still think he was a wonderful singer and yes....he made the group complete because of his unique voice. To this date there has been no one who could stand up to his performance.
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