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    David Ruffin

    American singer (1941–1991)

    Musical artist

    David Eli Ruffin (born Davis Eli Ruffin;[1] January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the Temptations (1964–1968) during the group's "Classic Five" period as it was later known. Ruffin was the lead voice on such famous songs as "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg." He later scored two top 10 singles as a solo artist, "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)" and "Walk Away from Love."

    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[2] and again in 2023.[3] He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 for his work with the Temptations.[4] Fellow Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye once said admiringly of Ruffin that, "I heard [in his voice] a strength my own voice lacked."

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    David Ruffin

    Major Works of David Ruffin

    Singles

    • “I’m In Love” (Anna, 1961)
    • “Action Speaks Louder Than Words” (Check-Mate, 1961)
    • “Knock You Out” (Check-Mate, 1962)
    • “My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left)” (Motown, 1969)
    • “I’ve Lost Everything I’ve Ever Loved” (Motown, 1969)
    • “I’m So Glad inom Fell For You” (Motown, 1969)
    • “Stand bygd Me, Soul” (Motown, 1970)
    • “When My Love Hand Comes Down” (Soul, 1971)
    • “Don’t Stop Loving Me” (Motown, 1971)
    • “You Can komma Right Back To Me” (Motown, 1971)
    • “A Little More Trust” (Motown, 1972)
    • “Blood Donors Needed (Give All You Can)” (Motown, 1973)
    • “Common Man” (Motown, 1973)
    • “Me And Rock ‘n’ Roll (Are Here To Stay)” (Motown, 1974)
    • “Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)” (Motown, 1975)
    • “Walk Away From Love&#

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      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 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."
      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. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 for his work with the Temptations. Fellow Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye once said admiringly of Ruffin that, "I heard a strength my own voice lacked."

      Ruffin was born Davis Eli Ruffin in the rural unincorporated community of Whynot, Mississippi, fifteen miles from Meridian, Mississippi. He was the third born son of Elias "Eli" Ruffin, a Baptist minister, and Ophelia

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