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The Boy Least Likely To

The Boy Least Likely To

Watch their brand new video 'Every Goliath Has It’s David'

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David Ruffin-Common Man

David Ruffin-Common Man (03:57)

David Ruffin Common Man

Louis Benedetti Feat. David Ruffin Jr. - Show You My Love - Soulshine's Soulful Session Mix

Louis Benedetti Feat. David Ruffin Jr. - Show You My Love - Soulshine's Soulful Session Mix (08:17)

Louis Benedetti Feat. David Ruffin Jr. - Show You My Love - Soulshine's Soulful Session Mix

David Ruffin - Walk Away From Love (12" Promotional Version) 1975

David Ruffin - Walk Away From Love (12" Promotional Version) 1975 (05:31)

Ruffin was known for his vocals on Motown chestnuts like "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" and is listed by Rolling Stone magazine as being one of the top 100 greatest singers of all time. Ruffin became addicted...

David Ruffin 1975 - "Walk Away From Love" MOTOWN-163

David Ruffin 1975 - "Walk Away From Love" MOTOWN-163 (03:19)

David Ruffin recorded this on Motown label rather than the Soul label he was on, not that long after in the early 80's he died (mentioned in the brilliant film "The Temptations"-1998), a departure from my Classic 60's...

David Ruffin - Statue Of A Fool

David Ruffin - Statue Of A Fool (04:14)

A legend..unmissable

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David Ruffin Biography

David Ruffin (January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of The Temptations from 1964 to 1968 (or the group's "Classic Five" period as it was later known). He was the lead voice on such famous songs as "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg." Known for his unique raspy and anguished tenor vocals, Ruffin was ranked as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2008. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 for his work with the Temptations. Fellow Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye once said admiringly of Ruffin that, "I heard in [his voice] a strength my own voice lacked."

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David Ruffin's Best Songs

  • 1. My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)
  • 2. Walk Away From Love
  • 3. I Want You Back
  • 4. Blood Donors Needed (Give All You Can)
  • 5. Put A Little Love In Your Heart
  • 6. Common Man
  • 7. You Can Come Right Back To Me
  • 8. Each Day Is A Lifetime
  • 9. Let Somebody Love Me
  • 10. My World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)
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David Ruffin Discography

David Ruffin albums.

  • I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved - (Motown Records/US)
  • My Whole World Ended - 05/1969 (Motown Records/US)

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