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David Ruffin (18 Jan 1941 - 01 Jun 1991)

Male Person - United States soul singer, member of The Temptations

 Also known as (1)

Releases (19)

Official

Album

  1. My Whole World Ended May 1969
  2. Feelin' Good Nov 1969
  3. David Ruffin 1973
  4. Me 'n Rock 'n Roll Are Here to Stay 1974
  5. Who I Am 1975
  6. Everything’s Coming Up Love 01 May 1976
  7. In My Stride 01 Jun 1977
  8. So Soon We Change 13 Sep 1979
  9. Gentleman Ruffin 04 Aug 1980
  10. I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved 1995
  11. David 2004

Album - Compilation

  1. The Ultimate Collection 22 Sep 1998
  2. 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of David Ruffin 10 Oct 2000
  3. "David" Unreleased LP & More 25 Jun 2004
  4. Motown Legends: My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) 2004
  5. David Ruffin / Me 'n Rock 'n' Roll Are Here to Stay 2014
  6. My Whole World Ended / Feelin' Good 2014
  7. David Ruffin At His Best

Relationships (4)

Collaborator On

  1. Artists United Against Apartheid

Member Of

  1. The Temptations ( - 1968)

Siblings

  1. Jimmy Ruffin

Romantically Involved With

  1. Tammi Terrell

Recordings by (149)

  1. My Whole World Ended (the Moment You Left Me) 3:15 (May 1969)
  2. Pieces Of A Man 2:46 (May 1969)
  3. Somebody Stole My Dream 2:57 (May 1969)
  4. I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved 2:55 (May 1969)
  5. Everlasting Love 2:58 (May 1969)
  6. I've Got To Find Myself A Brand New Baby 2:53 (May 1969)
  7. The Double Cross 2:57 (May 1969)
  8. Message From Maria 3:25 (May 1969)
  9. World Of Darkness 3:55 (May 1969)
  10. We'll Have a Good Thing Going On 2:34 (May 1969)
  11. My Love Is Growing Stronger 2:39 (May 1969)
  12. Flower Child 2:40 (May 1969)
  13. Loving You (Is Hurting Me) 2:48 (Nov 1969)
  14. Put a Little Love in Your Heart 2:36 (Nov 1969)
  15. I'm So Glad I Fell for You 3:06 (Nov 1969)
  16. Feeling Alright 3:32 (Nov 1969)
  17. I Could Never Be President 2:37 (Nov 1969)
  18. I Pray Everyday You Won't Regret Loving Me 3:14 (Nov 1969)
  19. What You Gave Me 2:56 (Nov 1969)
  20. One More Hurt 3:27 (Nov 1969)
  21. I Let Love Slip Away 2:45 (Nov 1969)
  22. I Don't Know Why I Love You 3:18 (Nov 1969)
  23. The Forgotten Man 2:34 (Nov 1969)
  24. The Letter 3:05 (Nov 1969)
  25. The Rovin' Kind 3:10 (1973)
  26. Common Man 2:59 (1973)
  27. I'm Just a Mortal Man 2:47 (1973)
  28. (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right 4:14 (1973)
  29. There Will Always Be Another Song To Sing 2:47 (1973)
  30. I Miss You, Part 1 3:40 (1973)
  31. Blood Doners Needed (Give All You Can) 6:15 (1973)
  32. A Little More Trust 2:57 (1973)
  33. Go On With Your Bad Self 2:30 (1973)
  34. Day in the Life, of a Working Man 2:34 (1973)
  35. I Saw You When You Met Her 6:49 (1974)
  36. Take Me Clear From Here 3:33 (1974)
  37. Smiling Faces Sometimes 5:31 (1974)
  38. Me 'N Rock 'N Roll Are Here To Stay 3:05 (1974)
  39. Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) 3:33 (1974)
  40. No Matter Where 3:34 (1974)
  41. City Stars 3:13 (1974)
  42. I Just Want To Celebrate 3:11 (1974)
  43. Who I Am 4:01 (1975)
  44. It Takes All Kinds Of People To Make A World 4:25 (1975)
  45. Walk Away From Love 5:28 (1975)
  46. I've Got Nothing But Time 3:23 (1975)
  47. The Finger Pointers 3:26 (1975)
  48. Wild Honey 4:46 (1975)
  49. Heavy Love 4:51 (1975)
  50. Statue Of A Fool 4:25 (1975)
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On Recordings (17)

Vocals

  1. My Girl 2:44 The Temptations (21 Dec 1964) lead vocals
  2. It’s Growing 2:58 The Temptations (22 Mar 1965) lead vocals
  3. Since I Lost My Baby 2:51 The Temptations (01 Jun 1965) lead vocals
  4. My Baby 3:02 The Temptations (01 Nov 1965) lead vocals
  5. Get Ready 2:38 The Temptations (15 Jun 1966) background vocals
  6. Ain’t Too Proud to Beg 2:33 The Temptations (15 Jun 1966) lead vocals
  7. (I Know) I’m Losing You 2:28 The Temptations (02 Nov 1966) lead vocals
  8. Beauty Is Only Skin Deep 2:23 The Temptations (16 Nov 1966) lead vocals
  9. (Loneliness Made Me Realize) It’s You That I Need 2:37 The Temptations (17 Jul 1967) lead vocals
  10. Sun City (last remix / UK 12” single version) 9:37 Artists United Against Apartheid (25 Oct 1985)
  11. Sun City 7:10 Artists United Against Apartheid (07 Dec 1985)
  12. Sun City (version II) 5:42 Artists United Against Apartheid (07 Dec 1985)
  13. Standing on the Top, Part 1 4:23 The Temptations (20 Sep 1994) lead vocals
  14. Ain’t Too Proud to Beg 2:38 Hall & Oates, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin (16 Nov 2004) lead vocals
  15. My Girl 3:49 Hall & Oates, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin (16 Nov 2004) lead vocals
  16. State of Shock 2:37 Mick Jagger & Tina Turner (16 Nov 2004) background vocals
  17. It’s Only Rock’n’Roll 3:08 Mick Jagger & Tina Turner (16 Nov 2004) background vocals

Credited as (17)

  1. David Ruffin
  2. David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks
  3. David Ruffin & Jimmy Ruffin
  4. Hall & Oates, Eddie Kendricks & David Ruffin
  5. Jimmy Ruffin feat. David Ruffin
  6. David Ruffin & Bobby Taylor
  7. Jimmy Ruffin & David Ruffin
  8. Hall & Oates, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin
  9. Daryl Hall & John Oates With David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks
  10. David Ruffin & Ivy Jo Hunter
  11. Daryl Hall & John Oates, Eddie Kendricks & David Ruffin
  12. Dennis Edwards / Eddie Kendricks / David Ruffin
  13. Hall & Oates with Eddie Kendricks & David Ruffin
  14. David Ruffin & Eddie Kendrick
  15. David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Daryl Hall & John Oates
  16. Daryl Hall & John Oates with David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks
  17. David & Jimmy Ruffin

Works (1)

Wrote

  1. Statue of a Fool

Events (2)

Main Performer At

  1. The 1989 Induction Ceremony
  2. Live Aid time

Links (15)

Other Databases

  1. https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/david_ruffin
  2. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n95000874
  3. https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb13940729m
  4. https://d-nb.info/gnd/134504216
  5. https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n95000874

Lyrics Page

  1. http://muzikum.eu/en/122-8526/david-ruffin/lyrics.html

Last.Fm

  1. https://www.last.fm/music/David+Ruffin

Songkick

  1. https://www.songkick.com/artists/519997

Discogs

  1. https://www.discogs.com/artist/86101

Allmusic

  1. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000811598

Imdb

  1. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0749278/

VIAF ID

  1. http://viaf.org/viaf/46950934

Wikidata

  1. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1176417

Stream For Free

  1. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FZn8Z2B7mfaSOU8NE62KR
  2. https://www.deezer.com/artist/81109