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David Ruffin

voc, 1941-1991 US, Whynot, Mississippi
Singer of R&B/Soul
A.k.a. David Eli Ruffin Little David Bush

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 (1964–68) during 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".

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Backing Vocals
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Pop
  • Electronic
Plays With
The Ruffin Brothers
The Temptations
Popular Tracks   
Walk Away From Love on Who I Am by David Ruffin
My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) on My Whole World Ended by David Ruffin
I Miss You (Part 1) on David Ruffin by David Ruffin
Put A Little Love In Your Heart on Feelin' Good by David Ruffin
Slow Dance on Gentleman Ruffin by David Ruffin
Common Man on David Ruffin by David Ruffin
Walk Away From Love - Single Version on David Ruffin ...At His Best by David Ruffin
Just Let Me Hold You For A Night on In My Stride by David Ruffin
Stand By Me on Greatest Motown Hits by Jimmy Ruffin & David Ruffin
Statue Of A Fool on Who I Am by David Ruffin

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
I Wanna Be With YouDavid Ruffin2019Single
David Ruffin / Me 'N Rock 'N Roll Are Here To StayDavid Ruffin2014Compil.
My Whole World Ended / Feelin' GoodDavid Ruffin2014Compil.
Sunny / I Want You BackStevie Wonder / David Ruffin2011Single
The Great David Ruffin: The Motown Solo Albums, Vol. 2David Ruffin2006Compil.
From Motown To JamdownDavid Ruffin / Smokey Robinson2006Single
The Great David Ruffin: The Motown Solo Albums, Vol. 1David Ruffin2005Compil.
"David" Unreleased LP & MoreDavid Ruffin2004Compil.
The Essential CollectionDavid Ruffin2002Compil.
The Best Of David RuffinDavid Ruffin2000Compil.
Dancin' In The StreetMary Wells, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Martha Reeves1999Album
The Ultimate CollectionDavid Ruffin1998Compil.
- Motown LegendsDavid Ruffin1995Compil.
Hurt The One You LoveDavid Ruffin1990Single
Ruffin & KendrickDavid Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks1987Album
One More For The Lonely Hearts ClubDavid Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks1987Single
I Couldn't Believe ItDavid Ruffin And Eddie Kendricks1987Album
Live At The ApolloDaryl Hall & John Oates With David Ruffin & Eddie Kendrick1985Album
Live At The ApolloDaryl Hall & John Oates With David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks1985Album
A Nite At The Apollo Live!Daryl Hall & John Oates Featuring David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks1985Album
Slow Dance / Don't You Go HomeDavid Ruffin1980Single
I Wanna Be With YouDavid Ruffin1980Single
Gentleman RuffinDavid Ruffin1980Album
Break My HeartDavid Ruffin1979Single
Sexy Dancer / Break My HeartDavid Ruffin1979Single
So Soon We ChangeDavid Ruffin1979Album
So Soon We Change / Breaking My HeartDavid Ruffin1979Single
Chain On The Brain / I Get ExcitedDavid Ruffin1979Single
At His BestDavid Ruffin1978Compil.
I Can`t Stop The RainDavid Ruffin1977Single
In My StrideDavid Ruffin1977Album
Just Let Me Hold You For A Night / Rode By The Place (Where We Used To Stay)David Ruffin1977Single
You're My Peace Of Mind / Rode By The Place (Where We Used To Stay)David Ruffin1977Single
Don't Leave Me This Way / QuestionsThelma Houston, David Ruffin1977Single
Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) / Walk Away From LoveDiana Ross / David Ruffin1976Single
Love Can Be Hazardous To Your Health / Heavy LoveDavid Ruffin1976Single
Everything's Coming Up LoveDavid Ruffin1976Album
Everything's Coming Up Love / No Matter WhereDavid Ruffin1976Single
Discover Me / Smiling Faces SometimesDavid Ruffin1976Single
Heavy LoveDavid Ruffin1976Single
Amor Fuerte = Heavy LoveDavid Ruffin1976Single
On And Off / Statue Of A FoolDavid Ruffin1976Single
Walk Away From Love / Heavy LoveDavid Ruffin1975Single
Who I AmDavid Ruffin1975Album
Take Me Clear From HereDavid Ruffin1975Single
Me 'n Rock 'n Roll (Are Here To Stay) / Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)David Ruffin1975Single
Who I AmDavid Ruffin1975Single
Walk Away From LoveDavid Ruffin1975Single
Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)David Ruffin1975Single
Me And Rock & Roll (Are Here To Stay) / Smiling Faces SometimesDavid Ruffin1974Single
Promo - November Album ReleasesPremiata Forneria Marconi / David Ruffin / Stray Dog / Severin Browne1974Compil.
Me'n Rock'n Roll Are Here To StayDavid Ruffin1974Album
David RuffinDavid Ruffin1973Album
My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) / I've Lost Everything I've Ever LovedDavid Ruffin1973Single
I'm Just A Mortal Man / Common ManDavid Ruffin1973Single
Blood Donors Needed / Go On With Your Bad SelfDavid Ruffin1972Single
A Little More Trust / A Day In The Life Of A Working ManDavid Ruffin1972Single
Each Day Is A Lifetime / Don't Stop Loving MeDavid Ruffin1971Single
You Can Come Right Back To Me / DinahDavid Ruffin1971Single
I'm So Glad I Fell For YouDavid Ruffin1969Single
I've Lost Everything I've Ever LovedDavid Ruffin1969Single
My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)David Ruffin1969Single
My Whole World EndedDavid Ruffin1969Album
Feelin' GoodDavid Ruffin1969Album
My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) / I've Got To Find Myself A Brand New BabyDavid Ruffin1969Single
Mr. Bus Driver - Hurry!David Ruffin1962Single
Action Speaks Louder Than WordsDavid Ruffin1961Single
I'm In Love / One Of These DaysDavid Ruffin1960Single
Rode By The Place / Stop & Get A Hold Of MyselfDavid Ruffin / Gladys Knight And The PipsSingle
Statue Of A Fool / As Long As There Is L-O-V-EDavid Ruffin / Jimmy RuffinSingle
Rode By The Place / Stop And Get A Hold Of MyselfDavid Ruffin / Gladys KnightSingle
Walk Away From Love / I'll Say Forever My LoveDavid Ruffin / Jimmy RuffinSingle
Walk Away From LoveDavid RuffinAlbum
Hurt The One You LoveDavid RuffinSingle
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