David Ruffin was undoubtedly one of Motown's finest singers of his era. Every Temptation's hit single where he was lead singer was nothing short of a platinum hit. His voice was unmistakably original that none could mimic. Sad he sucummed to drugs. His music will always live on and on.
Nothing ruined David's voice listen to him just before he died he sounded magnificent Eddie Kendricks voice suffered from cigarette smoking and lung cancer
David was raised in a supposedly religious household by his lay preacher father. His mother died when he was just an infant. His father was a cruel religious fanatic who beat his children, and particularly David, for the least infraction! When David became big enough to fight back, his dad "farmed him out" to various acquaintances in fundamentalist churches, mainly for his singing ability. David being a man raised without love growing.up, was never able to feel, or show love to anyone! All he knew in interpersonal relationships was cruelty and physical altercations! Then came his addictions to drugs, which became his downfall! However, his beautiful voice never failed him! So sad!
Thank you for putting this out. I have talked about this man for years. What a beautiful voice he had. Whenever I hear male singers, very few have a voice is moving as his and none sound like him. Haven't heard one guy that even comes close. Yes I've mentioned his name many times when people talk about great male singers. What a tragic ending for such a man who had such a beautiful talent. So very sad. Even Sadder is nowadays a lot of people don't even know who he was and have never even heard his songs. We never even got to hear his full potential before he left. The gonna walk away from love song was just a taste of his talent potential.
Loved me some David Ruffin.. A Favorite.. R.I.LOVE...🙏💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🩵💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🩵🩵🩵🙏💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🙏..#NeverForgotten
i did a lot of reserch on david when i retired he had a horrible childhood he even told dennis edwards one day after i read it saddenedy heart i dont think he every got over it ! hamd his brother jimmy
He finally realized he needed the group more than they needed him. He started as background. Some singers could sing his songs better than David but none could sing Eddie Kendricks better than Eddie including Smokey Robinson. I still listen to the original 5
He had the emotional structure of a child . That was typical for the Jim Crow era he was raised in . He left home at 14 , he probably quit school at 13 . That was the South in 1954 . Drugs was the only friend for many black people who could afford it . That made any money a problem ...
I sometimes shock’s me how the reality harsh reality of the Mass Kidnapping experience and the subsequent un checked terrorism, lynchings and just raw hatred we have had to endure to survive. All these realities often get overshadowed when telling these stories. Then when the artist or subject of these clips, crashes and burns out, so many people make comments about being a good boy or good girl, don’t get in trouble or do drugs. Please, try to take a moment to really rationalize what is really going on here for Centuries. It’s SICK! Sundown Towns/ Lynching's/ Red lining/ systemic oppression, “Dixiecrats” Totally Disgusting!
It's so funky that when David really WAS the best and well deserving lead singer of the TEMPS , they were all great. The Miracles..then Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Supremes...then Diana Ross and the Supremes and others. I never understood except Otis Williams was jealous as hell!!!! He had no problem when they 1st got together to say his group were Otis Williams and the Distant. They were 1st the Distants but Otis put his name in front. I still wonder why they couldn't be David Ruffin and the TEMPS..Otis was self centered, selfish and jealous as "Ain't NOBODY COME TO SEE YOU OTIS". TOO true
My man, David Ruffin! Words cannot express how much I enjoyed hearing his voice!
I still do and it seems to improve in some ways as he aged❤️
David Ruffin was undoubtedly one of Motown's finest singers of his era. Every Temptation's hit single where he was lead singer was nothing short of a platinum hit. His voice was unmistakably original that none could mimic. Sad he sucummed to drugs. His music will always live on and on.
RIP to Mr. Ruffin and his daughter. Such a talented man.
We will always remember him❤
@@joannearmstrong3464 yes for sure! ❤
Nothing ruined David's voice listen to him just before he died he sounded magnificent Eddie Kendricks voice suffered from cigarette smoking and lung cancer
Right it just aged if you to the last song he recorded hurt the one you love he still sounded good for his age
David had a beautiful voice so sad he couldn't leave those drugs alone
He got addicted needed help
David was raised in a supposedly religious household by his lay preacher father. His mother died when he was just an infant. His father was a cruel religious fanatic who beat his children, and particularly David, for the least infraction! When David became big enough to fight back, his dad "farmed him out" to various acquaintances in fundamentalist churches, mainly for his singing ability.
David being a man raised without love growing.up, was never able to feel, or show love to anyone! All he knew in interpersonal relationships was cruelty and physical altercations! Then came his addictions to drugs, which became his downfall! However, his beautiful voice never failed him! So sad!
exactly 💯 you couldn't have put it better!
Your insight is very compassionate. Thank you.
I'm my
I love the article. I miss David and the Temptations.
@shirleylewis3680 ...It wasn't called David Ruffin and the Temptations.
Thank you for putting this out. I have talked about this man for years. What a beautiful voice he had. Whenever I hear male singers, very few have a voice is moving as his and none sound like him. Haven't heard one guy that even comes close. Yes I've mentioned his name many times when people talk about great male singers. What a tragic ending for such a man who had such a beautiful talent. So very sad. Even Sadder is nowadays a lot of people don't even know who he was and have never even heard his songs. We never even got to hear his full potential before he left. The gonna walk away from love song was just a taste of his talent potential.
We both agree on this matter. Stay blessed and safe 🙏 okay
Can’t deny. THAT HE COULD SING. SOOO. TALENTED.
No matter what, he will always be the voice for the temptations, love his music
I love those songs. The rhythm to them defined the 69s
Early 60s,70,80,90
Love the temps .
Loved me some David Ruffin..
A Favorite..
R.I.LOVE...🙏💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🩵💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🩵🩵🩵🙏💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🙏..#NeverForgotten
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He should have stayed humble his ego got out of control
David is one of my favorite singers of all time. I think I have every photo David EVER TOOK. I even spoke with his daughter 2yrs before she passed.
Great job Lacey. You are my hero. I am very proud of you. G-d bless you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
Keep away from drugs and alcohol then you will have a long music career if talented.
Great singer but Cocaine and cigarettes later ruined his voice/life. I loved his music. RIP Brother..
Product of Why Not Mississippi
Yes indeed
i did a lot of reserch on david when i retired he had a horrible childhood he even told dennis edwards one day after i read it saddenedy heart i dont think he every got over it ! hamd his brother jimmy
That’s fucked up. He was one of the greatest ever! RIP
He finally realized he needed the group more than they needed him. He started as background. Some singers could sing his songs better than David but none could sing Eddie Kendricks better than Eddie including Smokey Robinson. I still listen to the original 5
Most soul singers self destruct
Rip🙏🏽🤎🌹✊🏽✊🏽🎤
Rip Mr David Ruffin 😇👏🙏🫶🖤🤎❤️💜🤍💯🎤👑
Motown kept him don’t and they did it on purpose because they didn’t want him to upstage the temptations
He had the emotional structure of a child . That was typical for the Jim Crow era he was raised in . He left home at 14 , he probably quit school at 13 . That was the South in 1954 . Drugs was the only friend for many black people who could afford it . That made any money a problem ...
I sometimes shock’s me how the reality harsh reality of the Mass Kidnapping experience and the subsequent un checked terrorism, lynchings and just raw hatred we have had to endure to survive.
All these realities often get overshadowed when telling these stories. Then when the artist or subject of these clips, crashes and burns out, so many people make comments about being a good boy or good girl, don’t get in trouble or do drugs. Please, try to take a moment to really rationalize what is really going on here for Centuries. It’s SICK! Sundown Towns/ Lynching's/ Red lining/ systemic oppression, “Dixiecrats”
Totally Disgusting!
I have to wonder why so many entertainers meet their demise in similar manners. Violence drugs tragic accidents.
He lost his mother very early, and his father was tough on him, no wonder why he went on drugs.
It's so funky that when David really WAS the best and well deserving lead singer of the TEMPS , they were all great. The Miracles..then Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Supremes...then Diana Ross and the Supremes and others. I never understood except Otis Williams was jealous as hell!!!! He had no problem when they 1st got together to say his group were Otis Williams and the Distant. They were 1st the Distants but Otis put his name in front. I still wonder why they couldn't be David Ruffin and the TEMPS..Otis was self centered, selfish and jealous as "Ain't NOBODY COME TO SEE YOU OTIS". TOO true
I loved David with the Temps, he made the group, it wasn't the same after they kicked him out!
He was PART of the GROUP liken the Heart is PART of the Human Body. The Heart is NOTHING without the OTHER Members of the Body.
Okay
Pam for Momma
As you already know, it wasn't the reason for the Temptation to break up! Thanks to the other four, they found Dennis Edwards.
@@rgordon9511 and vice versa
David Muffin can song
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He kicked him self out from the group
Became to cocky.
He doesn’t look like Ruffin🤨
he looks more like genna too me 😮
His 3 daughters with his ex wife, Sandra, are his spitting image.