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David Ruffin (born Davis Eli 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 (1964–1968) during the group's "Classic Five" period as it was later known.
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of David Ruffin, one of the lead singers of the Temptations who had hits like \"My Girl\" and \"Ain't Too Proud to Beg\". Find out how he became a solo artist, faced legal troubles and died of a cocaine overdose in 1991.
A review of David Ruffin's solo career, from his legal battles with Motown to his musical struggles with rock and disco. Learn how Ruffin's voice and legacy were overshadowed by his personal and professional challenges.
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- Walk Away From Love. The first half of the 70s was a lean period for Ruffin: despite the excellence of his records, the singer didn’t register a single pop hit until November 1975 – while The Temptations, the group he’d never wanted to leave, enjoyed a string of smashes.
- My Girl (The Temptations) Smokey Robinson wrote “My Girl” for The Temptations after he saw them perform and realized that David Ruffin was the group’s secret weapon, totally under-utilized.
- A Day In The Life, Of A Working Man. Another gritty tune from the David Ruffin album. The singer evokes the frustrations of a blue-collar guy suffering troubles in life and love; the wonderfully sparing arrangement, with nothing added that’s mere decoration, leaves him to speak his mind clearly.
- Rode By The Place (Where We Used To Stay) High-gloss soulful disco from 1977 that has also seen play as a “modern” Northern soul tune. Written by Marv Johnson, who recorded Motown’s very first single, “Come To Me”, the song possessed a strong streak of reality, which Ruffin honors with his beautiful vocal.
Jun 27, 2021 · But David Ruffin died in Philadelphia on June 1, 1991, the victim of what doctors determined to be an accidental overdose of cocaine. He was 50. News coverage of his death veered toward the ...
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Jun 2, 1991 · David Ruffin, an original member of the Temptations whose Gospel-charged baritone was featured on hits like "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," died today of what appeared to be a drug...
Learn about the life and career of David Ruffin, the lead singer of The Temptations and a soul music legend. Find out his achievements, struggles, family, and cause of death.
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