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 followups as since i lost my baby 1965. Download david ruffin 8 albums torrent or any other torrent from category. Funksouldisco david ruffin 11 albums 1969 2010, mp3. Feelin good has some serious gems in it, but at times it also feels hastily slapped together to leverage the fans desire to see a ruffin temptations reunion. It is a complete listing of all their singles and albums.
It also includes a listing of his lead vocal recordings with the temptations. David ruffin discography solo if theres injustice to david ruffins career, its in the songs that media and record industries continue to promote as his solo career. Davis eli david ruffin was an american soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the temptations from 1964 to 1968. Funksould isco david ruffin 11 albums 1969 2010, mp3 tracks, cbr 192320 kbpsvbr v0 kbps. Nov 24, 2008 david ruffin davis eli ruffin january 18, 1941. More music lyrics and songs each day is a lifetime, rode by the place where we used to stay, everythings coming up love lyrics, stand by me.
David porter if i give it up, i want it back 1971 192 kbps david ruffin david the unreleased album 19691971 1971 192 kbps david ruffin feelin good 1969 192 kbps david ruffin me n rock n roll are here to stay 1974 192 kbps. This collection captures the best of david ruffin s solo career and should be treasured by any true soul music fan. August 7, 2012 the first two dozen albums 600624, have been originally issued with only a few exceptions with either the car logo or motown rectangular logo. This article presents the discography of motown group the temptations. Listen to songs by david ruffin on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. The man most of us know by his unmistakable, calming yet disturbed raspy voice was born davis eli ruffin on january 18, 1941, in whynot, mississippi.
Gruffvoiced soul singer signed to motown, scored hits as lead singer of the temptations and solo, in the 1960s and 1970s. David ruffin david the unreleased album 19691971 1971 192 kbps. The great david ruffin the motown solo albums vol 1 cd1 2005 the great david ruffin the motown solo albums, vol. Classic soul temptin temptations, david ruffin and eddie. The music for all three are included in this collection plus, a dozen or so various. David ruffin is an american soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the temptations 196468 during the groups classic five period as it was later known. If only they could have made more music together but it wasnt to be as van mccoy died in 1979 at the very young age of 39. Low prices on david ruffin discography of music albums at cd universe, with top rated service, david ruffin songs, discography, biography, cover art pictures, sound samples, albums, etc. Me and rock and roll are here to stay tamla motown uk. Music profile for david ruffin, born 18 january 1941. 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. David ruffin s third and selftitled solo offering was in many ways a collaborative effort with bobby miller, who produced the david ruffin 1973 album and supplied eight of its ten tracks. He combined the roles of vocalist and drummer in the doowop combo the voice masters from 1958, before signing to the anna label in detroit.
The great david ruffin the motown solo albums, vol. After he left the motown supergroup, ruffin s voice grew a bit more gravelly but no less heartrending as evidenced in his later, more solemn recordings. David, david ruffin s unreleased third solo album was finally unleashed from deep in the motown vault in 2004 in a limited edition digipak design. Walk away from love, gets the bulk of attention, and its a shame. The great david ruffin the motown solo albums vol 1 cd1 2005. David, david ruffins unreleased third solo album was finally unleashed from deep in the motown vault in 2004 in a limited edition digipak design. Get all the lyrics to songs on david and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. David ruffineddie kendricks and temptations music 45 min david ruffineddie kendricks audio interview 1991. Includes music from the temptations and their respective solo careers. David ruffin lyrics time stars i know im losing you lyrics if loving you is wrong i dont want to be right lyrics aint too proud to beg lyrics common man lyrics each day is a lifetime lyrics. After he left the motown supergroup, ruffins voice grew a bit more gravelly but no less heartrending as evidenced in his later, more solemn recordings. Link to feelin good on spotify david ruffins second solo album, feelin good, was released in november 1969, 6 months after the first album, my whole world ended. Download david ruffin8 albums torrent or any other torrent from category. Download david ruffin8 albums torrent kickasstorrents.
Davis eli david ruffin january 18, 1941 june 1, 1991 was an american soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead. David ruffin songs top songs chart singles discography. Albums include good music cuisine ristorante nujabes, at last. David eli ruffin born davis eli ruffin, january 18, 1941 june 1, 1991 was an american soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the temptations 196468 during the groups classic five period as it was later known. Oct 29, 2015 david ruffin famously fell out with motown just as he had with the temptations so the fact that the label decided not to release david in 1971 perhaps should not come as a surprise. David ruffin famously fell out with motown just as he had with the temptations so the fact that the label decided not to release david in 1971 perhaps should not come as a surprise. David ruffin david ruffin lyrics and tracklist genius. Acclaimed for its great performances, the album quickly sold out its original run, while still available in digital stores. David ruffins albums stream online music albums myspace. He was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1989 for his work with the temptations. Co june 1, 1991 was an american soul singer most famous for his work as lead singer of the temptations from 1964 to 1968. Gritty tenor of the temptations who sang lead on some of their biggest hits and released a number of quality solo.
As a young child, david, along with his other siblings older brothers quincy and jimmy and sister rita mae, traveled with their father, a minister, and their. My whole world ended the moment you left me lyrics, walk away from love lyrics, ive lost everything ive ever loved lyrics. On who i am 1975 former temptations vocalist david ruffin joins forces with the multitalented van mccoy. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Jimmy ruffin what becomes of the brokenhearted album version 163. David ruffin download high quality complete mp3 albums. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Nov 07, 2012 davis eli david ruffin january 18, 1941 june 1, 1991 was an american soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the temptations from 1964 to 1968 or. Play fulllength songs from the unreleased album by david ruffin on your phone, computer and home audio system with napster. David the unreleased album buy this album from our cd shop us hiposelect oct2012, originally released in 2004 the original album shelved back in 1970 by motown 76 minutes of music. Davis eli david ruffin was an american soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the temptations from 1964 to 1968 or the groups classic five period as it was later known.
But it does, it is hard to imagine how even the most burntout execs did not recognise the records essential impact and its great beauty. David ruffin discography solo if theres injustice to david ruffin s career, its in the songs that media and record industries continue to promote as his solo career. Gentleman ruffin is the final solo album from former temptations frontman, david ruffin before his tragic death. Van mccoy had produced, composed, arranged and conducted 3 albums for david ruffin on motown. The only music that sounds dated is the unreleased songs at the end of disk 2.
The younger brother of jimmy ruffin and the cousin of melvin franklin of the temptations, david ruffin was the son of a minister, and began his singing career with the gospel group the dixie nightingales. There is a conspicuous dichotomy between the personas that ruffin portrays throughout the project and the man whose fractious relationship with motown had practically cost him his association with the label. This article is a discography for the work of former temptations singer david ruffin as a solo artist and in other group acts outside of the temptations. The songs for the album were recorded between the period of august 69 and july 71, and mostly david worked with such producers as clay mcmurray, henry cosby, johnny bristol, ivy jo hunter and smokey robinson. David ruffins third and selftitled solo offering was in many ways a collaborative effort with bobby miller, who produced the david ruffin 1973 album and supplied eight of its ten tracks. David ruffin top songs top songs chart singles discography. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from jimmy ruffin. Ms7 i am my brothers keeper jimmy and david ruffin unissued transferred to soul ss728. Apr 06, 2017 9th wonder david ruffin, byrd b david ruffin, david ruffin, david ruffin 1968, david ruffin 1969, david ruffin 1970, david ruffin 1971, david ruffin 1973, da. More music lyrics and songs statue of a fool david ruffin lyrics, dinah, steppin on.
David ruffin biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. I am my brothers keeper with jimmy ruffin vinyl 2010. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from david ruffin. What becomes of the brokenhearted remains ruffins bestknown song.
The duets album, and happy anniversary, charlie brown. Of the 3 albums, only the first one was a huge hit nevertheless, the performances and the orchestrations are timeless throughout all of the recording sessions. David ruffin the ultimate collection mp3 album download. David ruffin is credited as singer, lead singer of the temptations, rock and roll hall of fame. He was the lead voice on such famous songs as my girl and aint too proud to beg. There is a conspicuous dichotomy between the personas that ruffin portrays throughout the project and the man whose fractious relationship with motown had. Now, due to overwhelming demand, david is back on cd, this time in a.
Motown album discography, part 1 19611981 by david edwards and mike callahan last update. A gruffvoiced soul singer signed to motown, scored hits as lead. Find david ruffin discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Find david ruffin discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
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