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  • Опубликовано: 9 дек 2011
  • The genius of David Ruffin ... written when he was 18 years old !
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  • @corbinwood501
    @corbinwood501 3 года назад +216

    No one performs like this anymore. The statue pose is everything!

  • @MPL616
    @MPL616 3 года назад +88

    “I heard in his voice a strength my own voice lacked.”
    - Marvin Gaye -

  • @lynnlee334
    @lynnlee334 5 лет назад +179

    Only a Musical Genius could write something like this at 18

    • @S-ClassCustoms
      @S-ClassCustoms Год назад +8

      He didn't actually write this song.... but he always claimed to for some reason

    • @nataliep3038
      @nataliep3038 Год назад +5

      @@S-ClassCustoms I don't know why he would either. It has to be some truth in it somehow, he met someone and they wrote it together, Something because it makes no sense. Why pick that song if you going lie about a song? It was so unfortunate that David never wrote a memoir before he died. He always said he would one day. So many unanswered questions that only can be answered by him.

    • @alfandeddie
      @alfandeddie Год назад +6

      @@nataliep3038 David’s widow wrote a book, A Memoir: David Ruffin-My Temptation. She states that David wrote it and released the song in 1958 under the name Little Eddie Bush when he was 17. I read this on a website call Country Thang Daily. If this is true I don’t know why he wouldn’t of sued for authorship and royalties.

    • @nsmcgirt
      @nsmcgirt Год назад +3

      I’m sorry this song does not sound like any country song I ever heard. David by default. Also, you’re not gonna tell me some white dude didn’t steal a 17-year-olds song? Please

    • @adriennerobinson1180
      @adriennerobinson1180 Год назад +2

      Oh Yes

  • @marciawellington4333
    @marciawellington4333 4 года назад +80

    I wonder if the ppl in the audience realised what a privilege it was to bear witness to this fantastic performance. This man was just pure talent. Luv u David. I pray that your spirit is at peace.

    • @darrenanthony8473
      @darrenanthony8473 3 месяца назад +1

      I'd realized that.I was there. I was 19. After watching the Lakers just win the championship I caught the bus down there to see Ed and David at The forum what a performance

    • @imbees2
      @imbees2 2 месяца назад

      I realize

    • @Honestly20
      @Honestly20 Месяц назад

      Greatness

  • @billiejean7405
    @billiejean7405 8 лет назад +301

    There will never be another. People aren't even born with voices like this anymore! It's over!

  • @tdshaker
    @tdshaker 9 лет назад +246

    I wish David could have kept it together longer, for all of us to enjoy his music, drugs screwed him up. We lost a lot when he died. He was a superstar.

    • @krame99
      @krame99 9 лет назад +17

      You are so right people don't understand how big he was for the temps nobody had a voice like David not Marvin not Levi Stubbs and they were two of the greatest to come out of Motown David was in a league of his own and I'm so sick if people saying Dennis Edwards was just as good as David cause he won a Grammy well there were no r&b Grammys in 1965 cause my girl would have won hands down people that don't know about the temps don't know how smokey even said when David left it was just a matter of time before the temps would go down hill and what they had 3 maybe 4 hits nothing like the early years just my thoughts.

    • @mfalmekali
      @mfalmekali 9 лет назад +9

      Word.

    • @SuperBeachbum74
      @SuperBeachbum74 7 лет назад +28

      NO DISRESPECT TO DENNIS EDWARDS but his smokey voice was easy too copy, after DAVID RUFFIN left i couldn't stand anyone else singing any of the songs he sang lead on-horrible,DAVID could not be replaced vocally

    • @nasriali9984
      @nasriali9984 7 лет назад +1

      tdshaker I I

    • @racerx6041
      @racerx6041 6 лет назад +6

      tdshaker :Thank God we had him as long as we did. RIP David Ruffin.✌

  • @TondiPap
    @TondiPap 4 года назад +73

    The most underrated SOUL singer of all the time...This brother is a true legend

    • @user-yh3pb8ho3v
      @user-yh3pb8ho3v 3 месяца назад +2

      David Ruffin was not underated!

    • @coreanwalker9422
      @coreanwalker9422 2 месяца назад +3

      Mr David Eli Ruffin the G.O.A.T
      His was definitely a gift from God for all to enjoy even unto this day. His voice will ever be duplicated.

  • @rippygirl423
    @rippygirl423 10 лет назад +477

    David has no idea how famous he still is.

    • @judithsinift1983
      @judithsinift1983 7 лет назад +31

      perhaps today yes he's in heaven watching..love u david

    • @angelahall1987
      @angelahall1987 6 лет назад +7

      perhaps today He'll never ever know.

    • @nyeshabrooks8666
      @nyeshabrooks8666 5 лет назад +2

      🤣🤣🤣 right

    • @shirleyfrazier7826
      @shirleyfrazier7826 5 лет назад +11

      I PLAY HIS MUSIC ALMOST EVERYDAY..THE TEMPTATIONS WAS AN ERA OF THEIR OWN. I WOULD HAVE LOVED 4
      THEM 2BE IN THE MOVIES
      DAVID WOULD HAVE MADE EXCELLENT BAD GUY..THE TALL N LANKY BUILD.LOVE U MR RUFFIN..N ALL THE GREAT GROUPS.LUVVVV

    • @sheliamcmillian9794
      @sheliamcmillian9794 4 года назад +5

      He knows, he was the greatest and still is! I listen to him everyday.

  • @IyoNye_GSGM
    @IyoNye_GSGM 2 года назад +47

    This live version KILLED the studio version! 🙌🏽💕💕💕

    • @markclark2329
      @markclark2329 Год назад +4

      You are so Correct That's Exactly What I Sad,The Live Version Sounds Way Better Than the Studio Version !!!

    • @STYLWALKER1
      @STYLWALKER1 11 месяцев назад +1

      Most definitely!!

  • @DreamChaser415
    @DreamChaser415 8 лет назад +372

    His voice is Strong, raspy, elegant, passionate, soulful. The Lord blessed this man.

    • @augustuscaesar7846
      @augustuscaesar7846 8 лет назад +16

      That's all that can be said. The heavens must favor you a lot a lot to give you a voice like Ruffin or rather to give Ruffin a voice like that.

    • @inspector7112
      @inspector7112 8 лет назад +4

      His voice was pretty much shot from all the crack smoking by this time

    • @annola44
      @annola44 8 лет назад +8

      We knew it. I wished he knew it. He would have treated it a little kinder. Best voice ever.

    • @DreamChaser415
      @DreamChaser415 8 лет назад +25

      +Inspector711 His voice was never shot. Even at his worst he was better than most.

    • @christhomas5761
      @christhomas5761 7 лет назад +18

      Yes I agree.. I think this performance was not long before he passed but he still sounds good.

  • @SMURF-94
    @SMURF-94 3 месяца назад +16

    Davis has become my favorite singer, this man was Purely talented..nobody has a voice like this...despite any of his issues, Rest Well brother man..Sing one time for us 🎵🎙

  • @dashaecrawford1255
    @dashaecrawford1255 7 лет назад +37

    the fact i am 22 and this is one of my fav songs... my gma raised me right

    • @amandanbs4037
      @amandanbs4037 3 года назад

      Yeeeees!!

    • @ITWTK
      @ITWTK 2 года назад

      One of the coldest I’ve ever heard 😔😔🥲🥲🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @sheppiehet5464
    @sheppiehet5464 7 лет назад +57

    watched many of Mr. Ruffin's performances and thought that he could be an actor, but then I realise that he was too REAL to be an actor. Simply beautiful!

  • @kinghezekiahisrael6053
    @kinghezekiahisrael6053 7 месяцев назад +15

    If he was writing material like this at 18 just imagine what great songs he could have written if he would have kept it together

    • @larryray86
      @larryray86 2 месяца назад

      I don't think he actually wrote it, but he always said it.

  • @fliffleflaffle8100
    @fliffleflaffle8100 4 года назад +38

    His live performance blows away his studio version, incredible.

  • @imbees2
    @imbees2 Месяц назад +8

    Nobody can write and sing a song like this in 2024. If they can, do it!

  • @tmalone2530
    @tmalone2530 4 года назад +61

    PURE TALENT! Something that does NOT exist in 2020 with these new "artists"

    • @AHMAD-2324
      @AHMAD-2324 3 года назад +2

      Well they have talent they just don't have this level of talent.

    • @sharonlove8235
      @sharonlove8235 2 года назад +1

      So true….

    • @TheRealDyscyples
      @TheRealDyscyples 2 года назад

      @@AHMAD-2324 these artist today straight trash.

    • @adriennerobinson1180
      @adriennerobinson1180 Год назад

      It sure doesn't exist anymore. Beyond Sad

    • @DanFrechette
      @DanFrechette Год назад

      That’s because the only people you hear of are rich people.. this is back when people who struggled became famous. Now it’s rich beautiful fake empty people who buy the fame.

  • @deborahpete3249
    @deborahpete3249 7 лет назад +88

    I listen to this song constantly, cause he is relaying a message.

    • @m.henderson8431
      @m.henderson8431 5 лет назад +2

      Absolutely

    • @19mecanico93
      @19mecanico93 5 лет назад +4

      I do too... must have listened to it a thousand times....

    • @christinacook8969
      @christinacook8969 5 лет назад +2

      Absolutely

    • @veronicabanks5319
      @veronicabanks5319 4 года назад +1

      First time hearing this song. What is the message about?

    • @BillyBaloo
      @BillyBaloo 4 года назад

      This song was NOT written by David Ruffin! It was written by Jan Crutchfield and first recorded in 1969 by Jack Green. I know it is a great song and see why David Ruffin WOULD STEAL THE CREDIT FOR WRITING IT!

  • @dorothymims9957
    @dorothymims9957 10 лет назад +51

    This is the greatest. You can feel the emotion pouring out in his song. This is what songs lack today, feelings and emotions that embrace the listener. Great work, which I feel cannot be compared. I agree as well, he carried around a broken heart in which he showed in performance.

    • @BillyBaloo
      @BillyBaloo 4 года назад +2

      This song was NOT written by David Ruffin! It was written by Jan Crutchfield and first recorded in 1969 by Jack Green. I know it is a great song and see why David Ruffin WOULD STEAL THE CREDIT FOR WRITING IT!

    • @annacaldwell8151
      @annacaldwell8151 Год назад

      @@BillyBaloo shut all the way up 👌🏿

    • @adriennerobinson1180
      @adriennerobinson1180 Год назад +1

      Truth Indeed AMEN 🙏

    • @user-oe1zx7vf6f
      @user-oe1zx7vf6f 4 месяца назад

      Who stole it? Probably taken from Ruffin by the racist establishment with the help of Motown and their step and fetchit flunkies

    • @user-oe1zx7vf6f
      @user-oe1zx7vf6f 4 месяца назад

      Truth is in the eyes of the powers that be

  • @georgettejonah2580
    @georgettejonah2580 2 месяца назад +6

    He had it all. He was so blessed with physical beauty, the captivating & commanding voice to march. Rest well, David 🙏💔❤️

  • @sexualchocolit
    @sexualchocolit 3 года назад +31

    he sang that song with so much feeling... it touched my heart

  • @robertragolia744
    @robertragolia744 Год назад +14

    David ruffin and Eddie Kendricks, maurice white and phillip bailey, 4 amazing singers we will never have again

  • @bevmchugh5903
    @bevmchugh5903 2 года назад +28

    Just blows me away every time I hear it. David Ruffin superstar

    • @KeatingWoodman404
      @KeatingWoodman404 7 месяцев назад

      Hello 👋 Dear, how are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Keating woodman and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

  • @rickbaier1042
    @rickbaier1042 7 лет назад +141

    Vocals from the deep that one cannot replicate unless you walk through the battle called life.

    • @rickbaier1042
      @rickbaier1042 7 лет назад +4

      Thank you.

    • @rickbaier1042
      @rickbaier1042 7 лет назад +8

      The Temptations . Thank you sir I have walked it also survived it all by a power so great a gift not earned but delivered to me by my Lord Jesus.

    • @deborahpete7915
      @deborahpete7915 6 лет назад +2

      Rick Baier congratulations sir. I was was A fool in love, a long while. Honoring my vows. I'm a widow G3 yrs. I'm breathing.

    • @rickbaier1042
      @rickbaier1042 6 лет назад +2

      Deborah Pete If you found love for 33 you definitely not a fool but blessed

    • @davidpatrick8989
      @davidpatrick8989 6 лет назад

      Rick Baier

  • @juliebrant254
    @juliebrant254 3 года назад +35

    It tears my heart out listening to this.. So talented man, I don't think anyone has ever had such a natural ability to reach into your very soul with his.. So very emotional voice.
    Such a big loss far too early💔😭💔

  • @brittontownsend9120
    @brittontownsend9120 7 лет назад +34

    How can you dislike this? David Ruffin was so awesome!

  • @regenacurry6087
    @regenacurry6087 5 лет назад +41

    Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love seeing 4:17 - 4:33 RIP to one fine brother!!! Mr. David Ruffin your voice is missed!!!

  • @imbees2
    @imbees2 Месяц назад +5

    Anybody heard anybody sounding, singing a song like this, words like this, in 2024? Just asking.

  • @mariedowtin6635
    @mariedowtin6635 8 лет назад +204

    I don't care what he did in is life he was a great singer love you David Ruffin

  • @jermainejohnson9273
    @jermainejohnson9273 10 лет назад +22

    This brothers voice is simply amazing, and his range is legendary. This video is of him singing LIVE, late in his career. Imagine for just a split second how his voice would have sounded had foreign toxins not been introduced into his system for years at this point! Incredible!

    • @marshalastovall4270
      @marshalastovall4270 7 лет назад +8

      JERMAINE Johnson actually, I believe his voice improved as he aged...even in spite of the substances in his system. His singing and speaking voice became even raspier...which is what makes it so unique.
      It will be hundreds of years from now that there will be another male singer as talented as David Ruffin.

  • @evoniaellerby3341
    @evoniaellerby3341 7 лет назад +46

    Yes!!! I love David Ruffin!!!! There will never be another voice like his.

  • @kubancigar9335
    @kubancigar9335 7 лет назад +45

    This man here got a lot a SOUL, love this song

  • @nettaboogf
    @nettaboogf 7 лет назад +90

    so build a statue, and build it high so the world can see.. inscribe the world's greatest fool and name it after me.

    • @teresahen
      @teresahen 6 лет назад +5

      Gwenetta Farmer this is my anthem song

    • @jayasmith9581
      @jayasmith9581 5 лет назад +8

      What pure and utter honesty!!

    • @BillyBaloo
      @BillyBaloo 4 года назад +1

      @@teresahen This song was NOT written by David Ruffin! It was written by Jan Crutchfield and first recorded in 1969 by Jack Green. I know it is a great song and see why David Ruffin WOULD STEAL THE CREDIT FOR WRITING IT!

    • @teresahen
      @teresahen 4 года назад +1

      @@BillyBaloo oh ok I didn't know that great song though

    • @skepchica
      @skepchica 3 года назад

      @@teresahen Because it's not true. But I agree, it is a great song. ❤

  • @jeh2009ish
    @jeh2009ish 10 лет назад +28

    One of a kind, there will never be another David ruffin

  • @kimwinston377
    @kimwinston377 9 лет назад +57

    David Ruffin hands down in a league of his own IDC who else sang this song they couldn't sing it like Mr.Ruffin...RIP David #1fan yes....and this guy was bfo my time and I am a fan as if I was from his era luv the Temps too...with Ruffin of course

  • @brendabeers4400
    @brendabeers4400 3 года назад +25

    What a great song and done perfectly by David.... his masterpiece!

  • @virginiastock5518
    @virginiastock5518 10 лет назад +44

    I just love David singing this. What an amazing song.

    • @BillyBaloo
      @BillyBaloo 4 года назад +1

      This song was NOT written by David Ruffin! It was written by Jan Crutchfield and first recorded in 1969 by Jack Green. I know it is a great song and see why David Ruffin WOULD STEAL THE CREDIT FOR WRITING IT!

  • @annetteb2432
    @annetteb2432 2 года назад +6

    3:43 The soft scream, and him walking away from the mic. 😂😂💋

  • @summerbabetoo
    @summerbabetoo 4 года назад +14

    Time had that song recorded after he really understood what he wrote at 18, And it was right on time. You felt the anguish right here💔‼️ Truly One of the Greatest Singers Ever. Blow David RIP

  • @bobbieallen-coleman518
    @bobbieallen-coleman518 7 лет назад +88

    David Ruffin should have a statute named after him!!!.

    • @blowtheobstaclesawaykeepwa2355
      @blowtheobstaclesawaykeepwa2355 7 лет назад +7

      Named "The World's Greatest Singer".

    • @inspector7112
      @inspector7112 7 лет назад +2

      bobbie Coleman yea they can call it "statue of a liar"

    • @allentompkins9771
      @allentompkins9771 7 лет назад +7

      He was the greatest I went to school listening to him went to war loving his singing

    • @inspector7112
      @inspector7112 6 лет назад

      "Statue of a crackhead"

    • @TheCAPRICE78
      @TheCAPRICE78 6 лет назад +6

      @@inspector7112 why do we hold on to all negative things about people ? Why not give them there honor for what positive things they did ? I think youre awful too make such negative comment where you there did you smoke crack with him? If not stfu and give him hes props

  • @andybennett1026
    @andybennett1026 11 месяцев назад +6

    My favourite vocalist ever ! I just looked this up on wiki and the writing credit is to someone called ‘Jan Crutchfield’ and was released by country artists ! I always thought he wrote it , well I don’t give a F***, I like to believe David wrote it ! He was the man and always will be . Taken far too soon ! Respect to Eddie , Paul & Dennis too R.I.P to all of them ! Thanks for the inspiration ! X

  • @carolinematthews8291
    @carolinematthews8291 7 лет назад +9

    heard him sing this before but this is so raw with emotion,really moves me.

  • @lindarobinsonstreetcorner133
    @lindarobinsonstreetcorner133 2 года назад +4

    This song hit me like a ton of bricks, I love it and Mr. David Ruffin

  • @seekerone8368
    @seekerone8368 5 лет назад +12

    Nothing but total respect for the Legend, Mr. David Ruffin.💯❤️

  • @TheDeeharper5
    @TheDeeharper5 8 лет назад +40

    Classic luv when he stike the Pose!!

  • @michaeldefeo2272
    @michaeldefeo2272 2 года назад +10

    David Ruffin sang all his songs with so much passion and soul. when he was done singing that song he owned it. David was a absolute powerhouse.He was in a class all by himself.

  • @jbve2006
    @jbve2006 6 лет назад +23

    My goodness what a voice ! Through all he went through he never lost that incredible voice. Ain’t nobody coming to see you Otis !

  • @wilbertevans3792
    @wilbertevans3792 8 лет назад +125

    why all this hating no one of the haters could touch Mr Ruffin

  • @yobee1418
    @yobee1418 Год назад +10

    He was getting High as Hell in these times of His Life,but His Voice was this there.🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪

  • @brianakelley123
    @brianakelley123 11 месяцев назад +3

    So incredible. Such a good performance

  • @howardrobinson7868
    @howardrobinson7868 7 лет назад +8

    this should have 10 million views hands down maybe more there will never be another David Ruffin

  • @TB-ct2xw
    @TB-ct2xw 7 месяцев назад +7

    One of the most passionate unique singers of the world!! Love this song and performance. He is an icon!♥

  • @fendibabii2118
    @fendibabii2118 Год назад +5

    This song is amazing 🤩

  • @jacquelinegross9705
    @jacquelinegross9705 7 месяцев назад +5

    I still cry when I hear David Ruffin sing sometimes especially this song...He was my Uncle's favorite singer and my Uncle passed away on my birthday which was yesterday but in 2011 🙌👑🕊️❤️🔥❤️🎼🎵🎶🔊💃🕺

  • @billkaiser9452
    @billkaiser9452 9 лет назад +45

    After David left the Temps, I didn't follow his career much at all. Now I see that I have to go back through all of his solo stuff to re-aquaint myself with his amazing voice. Just to look at his face and physique on this performance you can clearly see the damage drug abuse had done to him....but his voice was still AMAZING!!!
    This was an incredible performance...David still had the goods. Imagine his career without drugs.

  • @randygiles9214
    @randygiles9214 2 года назад +9

    Powerful voice, performance, those lyrics! Yes we've all felt like that....maybe more than once in life. RIP David.

  • @Noahlyf
    @Noahlyf 9 лет назад +26

    This made me cry and David you did good on this this was a arner the tears you shared with us to this song. Rip David Ruffin

  • @Unsubscribed321
    @Unsubscribed321 Год назад +6

    A distinct voice that will linger on for generations.

  • @adriennerobinson1180
    @adriennerobinson1180 Год назад +2

    WOW, This is the first time I ever heard this beautiful song. I just l9ve me some David Ruffin. You are Sorely Missed and Loved RIH. Your voice is one of best ever,never to be replaced.

  • @annetteb2432
    @annetteb2432 7 лет назад +96

    Someone should build a Statute of David when he strikes his pose. RI✌👑💋

    • @nessahhrayhh
      @nessahhrayhh 2 года назад +1

      They should have this statue at motown!!!

  • @yankee52goblue78
    @yankee52goblue78 Год назад +4

    This performance is amazing…I feel every note in my heart ❤️

  • @sugga2365
    @sugga2365 Год назад +6

    David Ruffin was in a league of his own. Rest David, your fans love you. Gone but never forgotten. Let the music play❤️❤️

  • @keyceandreas9254
    @keyceandreas9254 8 лет назад +42

    To Honoooooooooooooooooooor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Debrenta
    @Debrenta 5 лет назад +7

    To write a song like this at 18 he had to be a lyrical genius.

  • @TheNikki810
    @TheNikki810 11 лет назад +6

    whoever wrote it,he blew it out of the water,thats all that matter,35 years later still sound good to me,people all ages still trying to hear ruffin sing.thats real talk,not crap!!!!!!

  • @louisecuffee8513
    @louisecuffee8513 9 лет назад +12

    The best sounds ever, they reach deep within you and make you feel and think.

  • @marshalastovall4270
    @marshalastovall4270 7 лет назад +51

    I'm of the opinion that Davis's voice ( David Ruffin) his voice actually improved with age.
    His birth name was Davis Eli Ruffin.

    • @ivanmitchell3130
      @ivanmitchell3130 3 года назад +2

      Unpopular opinion but this is true cause it’s so pure here

  • @johnbarnett6924
    @johnbarnett6924 5 месяцев назад +3

    Great post ❤ thanks to all who were responsible for this ❤ revisited Jan 29 2024❤John Barnett

  • @derickcaldwell7120
    @derickcaldwell7120 6 лет назад +4

    This song should've had 50 million likes and viewssss deep

  • @karlbutler4029
    @karlbutler4029 6 лет назад +6

    No voice could come close to this man,What a gift from God .I was Blessed to see this special talent live many times .Thank You David !!

  • @gailhardaway729
    @gailhardaway729 2 года назад +30

    To this Day He's Still One Of The Greatest Soulful Singer True To The World, 2022💜🥰

  • @bradk8504
    @bradk8504 5 лет назад +7

    My favorite vocalist of all time. I’m here in 2019

  • @gregharding3168
    @gregharding3168 Год назад +4

    Pure soul God bless all the great singers who share their talent with the world....use your talents don't hide them under a bushel it will inspire and bless others...

  • @nettaboogf
    @nettaboogf 7 лет назад +23

    this song made me cry lol

  • @jascam1
    @jascam1 5 месяцев назад +1

    On of the joys of having lived during this era to hear such great voice, wouldn't change it for nothing.

  • @olsoulboy
    @olsoulboy 10 лет назад +4

    David Ruffin, a tortured soul throughout his short life, brought so much pleasure to so many....A talent from heaven...always was and will always be....SOULS No 1 vocalist...RIP DAVID...my all time musical hero.

  • @tytownsend8219
    @tytownsend8219 6 лет назад +6

    THAT POSE AT THE END🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @lindahines9380
      @lindahines9380 Год назад

      I know I died laughing when I first saw it
      🤣 he was looking up at the statue of himself. in Imaginary!

    • @tytownsend8219
      @tytownsend8219 Год назад

      @@lindahines9380 lol

    • @leestressfree1539
      @leestressfree1539 6 месяцев назад

      @@lindahines9380he was the statue brother

  • @shakerasalmon8327
    @shakerasalmon8327 10 лет назад +5

    Omg I love this so much

  • @mremac266
    @mremac266 12 часов назад +2

    Man I would have loved to See David Ruffin Live and Barry White Live With His Full Orchestra. 2 of the Best To Ever do It

  • @nadinecoopercarter4351
    @nadinecoopercarter4351 Год назад +4

    He’s Still The Best, and Relevant!❤

  • @STYLWALKER1
    @STYLWALKER1 11 лет назад +7

    DO Y'ALL HAVE ANY IDEA HOW GENIUS THIS PERFORMANCE IS!!! IM MEAN THE STATUE STANCE HE DOES..........WHAT?? AND HE DID IT TWICE AT THAT!!! I'M SOOOO FREAKING HAPPY I FOUND THIS VID. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE DOWNLOAD. THE ONLY THING IS THE ALBUM VERSION DOESN'T HAVE AS MUCH SOUL IN IT AS THIS MASTERPIECE. I PLAYED THIS VIDEO ALREADY LIKE 50 TIMES. HEY, IM FROM DETROIT. I AM MOTOWN BABY.

  • @b.bailey8244
    @b.bailey8244 8 лет назад +5

    I love this song - genius. and the choreography of the old motown and soul groups - pure artistry.

  • @olebubby
    @olebubby 7 месяцев назад +2

    This was a huge hit in country music by Grand Ole Opry legend Jack Greene. Jack was the very first Male Vocalist of the Year for the CMA.. great songs are able to cross genre’s and this one certainly does.

  • @jeffreyrascoe1616
    @jeffreyrascoe1616 8 месяцев назад +2

    Musical. Genius!!! That pose gets me every time. Thank you Mr. Ruffin.

  • @itzshowtim3
    @itzshowtim3 9 лет назад +11

    One of my favorite songs

  • @unique74muzik
    @unique74muzik 6 лет назад +4

    He lived that song.. Standing Ovation..

  • @Stop_57followingme
    @Stop_57followingme 2 года назад +3

    I could listen to David all day long I love his voice now walk away from love is my favorite 🤩 song by him

  • @masterblaster3021
    @masterblaster3021 7 лет назад +51

    you could look at him and tell the drugs had taken over. he looks unhealthy. But that voice is still there. Beautiful. God given voice.

    • @nettaboogf
      @nettaboogf 7 лет назад +2

      mallory outlaw I agree...

    • @ezekielmajor5511
      @ezekielmajor5511 7 лет назад +5

      No doubt. He looks very frail here. Underweight also. I hate when the gifted ones destroy themselves this way.

    • @stonedog23
      @stonedog23 7 лет назад +2

      Ezekiel Major But he was always frail and skinny. To me he looks like Ruffin, the 1980s version.

    • @ezekielmajor5511
      @ezekielmajor5511 7 лет назад +4

      He was never this frail looking. The drugs definitely took their toll on him. So many stars have followed this path, and it's sad.

    • @maverick8047
      @maverick8047 7 лет назад +1

      stonedog23 look at him in videos like my girl, i wish it would rain. He was never that skinny just real tall

  • @augustuscaesar7846
    @augustuscaesar7846 6 лет назад +10

    Gotta Love Him (esp that pose of a fool :-)

  • @brandonlittle3132
    @brandonlittle3132 9 лет назад +9

    I agree kim, that was a bad boy in the poise of a statue he does during performance was icing on the cake.. a voice that pierce the heart...lyrics that pierce the soul

  • @bigst05
    @bigst05 7 месяцев назад +2

    David really was in a class all by himself. Even after years of drug abuse and life on the road he still sang like no other.

  • @shelbymartin502
    @shelbymartin502 Год назад +2

    That voice.... whewwwww.
    Mind you he was older here. Yet that voice was GOLD!!!

  • @TheSolitary1
    @TheSolitary1 6 лет назад +8

    I keep listening to this song. I love it so much.

  • @johnglemser6326
    @johnglemser6326 10 лет назад +5

    We lost a great one. place a tear for me

  • @demondjj35
    @demondjj35 Год назад +2

    I am only 47 BUT I have lived this song and I feel it !!!!!!!!!!Name it after me

  • @charms85
    @charms85 Месяц назад +2

    There are just some people that I would give a second chance of life on this earth.
    Thank you Mr. Ruffin. DAVID❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
    06/2024

  • @carlennemi22
    @carlennemi22 10 лет назад +24

    That man singing from his heart lol this is real talk. he like whhhhhhyyyyy did i do that

  • @rippygirl423
    @rippygirl423 10 лет назад +27

    Why would anyone come to a video and listen to it if they don't like it or the performer?

    • @lucilleburnam3201
      @lucilleburnam3201 6 лет назад +5

      perhaps today. Because they are haters hiding behind the computer keys.

    • @angelademps9027
      @angelademps9027 4 года назад +2

      Amen!

    • @BillyBaloo
      @BillyBaloo 4 года назад

      This song was NOT written by David Ruffin! It was written by Jan Crutchfield and first recorded in 1969 by Jack Green. I know it is a great song and see why David Ruffin WOULD STEAL THE CREDIT FOR WRITING IT!

    • @slendus8363
      @slendus8363 4 года назад +1

      William LeMay yes but according to genna sapia ruffin and david himself he wrote it in 1958. he didnt steal it

    • @slendus8363
      @slendus8363 4 года назад +1

      William LeMay and since he was only 17 when he wrote it, he never got official writing credit for it and was later given to jan crutchfield

  • @christancurry3591
    @christancurry3591 3 года назад +2

    This man wrote that at age 18 , David is everything .

  • @brianhines1452
    @brianhines1452 6 лет назад +4

    David Ruffin was an incredible talent. He was great with The Temptations and great as a solo singer.