Makes me laugh when I think about American Idol - this folks is what any American Idol could pray they would ever be, but don't stand a chance. The man with the glasses - no one can touch em.
You may be ten years old buddy, but your way ahead of many young folks listening and appreciating artist like Dave Ruffin and the many others of his league back in the day.
I would have a album out with songs with otis redding,david ruffin,marvin gaye,al green,amy whinehouse,tevin cambell,stevie wonder,donnie hattway in a collab album with them doing songs together oh shit ..and sam cooke
@isue411 You are so right, he had the best Voice af all the male Voices at Motown, and thats saying a lot, with Levi, Smokey, Marvin, Stevie, But David Didnt appreciate his gift, he took it for granted,,and we all know whatt happened, Im From Philly , i heard it on the news , That night in 1990, I think it was..... His dead body was dropped off in front of the Univ. Of Penna Hospital, and just such a horrible waste of a life.....I was devasted..
@isue411 All I saw was a fantastic performance by a fantastic performer. David had his personal problems but when he got on stage it was magic. I really didn't notice anything......actually I thought it was for emotional effect. He always seemed to connect deeply with his songs. Anyway this year marks 20 years since his passing. Let us alway remember the great musical legacy he left behind and forgive his human frailty. Peace.
@marcie0303 I AGREE,THE MAN BEEN DEAD TWENTY YEARS,PLS LET HIM REST IN PEACE,HES ALREADY MET WITH GOD HIS CREATOR,ONLY GOD COULD HAVE JUDGE THIS MAN,MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN YOUR RIGHT PLACE WHEN HE COMES FOR YOU HES NOT GONNA ASK YOU ABOUT RUFF, ITS GONNA BE YOU AND HIM,WILL ANYBODY BE ABLE TO FIND YOU ON YOU TUBE AND ENJOY YOUR MUSIC,ENJOY THE MUSIC KEEP YOUR NEGATIVE COMMENTS TO YOUR PERFECT SELVES
NATURAL ENTERTAINER,REGARDLESS OF THE DRUGS,IF HE CAME ON STAGE,HE CAME CORRECT,YOU COULDNT TELL BY HIS STAGE ACTIONS HE HAD A PROMBLEM,REST IN MY PEACE MY BROTHER.
to the family of david ruffin i feel your lost for david was one of mine favorites but to me this song repersents all of the essence of his soulhe love you
The Original Temptations David Ruffin, Melvin Franklin , Paul Williams , Otis Williams and last but not least Eddie Kendrick's were by far hands down the greatest R&B act of all time. Steps, style and they all could sing that's what was really amazing! Like it will NEVER be another Michael Jackson I think it would be safe to say there we will NEVER see another group like The Original Temptations! Timeless classics...
Real music right here....no profanity just real words and a man not afraid to admit he is wrong. Today we try to buy a lady but back then your character is what got you a lady. It takes a real man to apologize for his wrongs, this real music my friends....
A great song David wrote in 1958 (despite reports to the contrary)! From the"excellent Dancing In The Street"DVD, containing the last performance of Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks together on the stage in concert (L.A. 1987). You owe it to yourself to see the whole DVD, as they do a much better performance than they did with Hall & Oates! It is a must for your collection!
@LIsMRMOTOWN I heard lots of rumors that he preformed this back in the 50's and 60's and that Rick guy stole the song, i also heard David never had copied wrote the song which allowed that Rick guy to steal this song
Gosh David will always be my favorite Temptation. Eddie said that as David posed as a statue whenever he sang this song, he would be cracking up backstage. RIP ♥
....I LOVE THE PART WHERE HE STANDS LIKE A STATUE IN (2:22). ALOT OF PEOPLE USE THE PHRASE, "YOU WERE BEFORE YOUR TIME", THIS DUDE WAS BEFORE HIS TIME.........YALL AINT NUFFIN WITHOUT DAVID RUFFIN !!! (lol)
He tore that mother f#^%*@ up!!!!! God bless him. Was this song for me? My 1st time hearing it was yesterday. I never heard the Will Downing version the guy up here was talking about but there is NO WAY he did a better job of this. Dog,that's impossible.
I have never seen (or heard) a bad performance by Mr. David Ruffin. I'm so glad that one day in Whyanot, Mississippi, David said "Why not?" and left and wound up in Detroit. Motown is the best!
Imagine this June 1 will be 20 years since David left us. David was talent - pure and simple and this clip personifies this. Despite the challenges he may have had in his personal life, he was (and is) still able to bring us joy through his music. Thank you David and I hope your spirit has found peace and is at rest. God bless you.
I think they were the voices, all three very good in their own way and making magic together, a pity Paul didn't have more leads, but I think all 3 were good in different ways, my fav remains David though
Thank GOD, for videos. I hate we won't hear any new songs by David, But we can listen and watch his videos, thanks to people like SoulBrotherBarry. Thank you SoulBrotherBarry for sharing this special, and beautiful live recording for those of us that will miss David. OMG,please let Mr. Ruffin RIP. LOVE you David!!!!
he's one of the greatest. i love him. i'm 62 so i got to here him when these great soul singers and groups came out. he is irreplaceable! thanx sosososo much for posting!!
@MrMaru211b look out ole'6itch made azz fool you can't fuccin read can you ...6itch just couse ricky smily looks like ur fuccin unk i still showed love 6itch ...so fucc you niggah.....713 n dis 6itch now wut..... ole hoe azz .....people like you always starting internet shit ....6e very carful my nig
This is the first time I heard this song. It's beautiful and so is the video. I have three soul singers, that tops all other singers for me. They are David Ruffin, Bobby Womack and Sam Cooke. True masters of their craft. I always feel them.
Though his generation of music far exceeds mine with its message and soulful tones I still feel somewhat as if this music was made for me. Friends used to question why I would listen to oldies as much as I did but what can you say, one listen to songs like "Just Let Me Hold You," "If I Should Die Tonight," " Cross My Heart," etc and you'll understand why. The music spoke to me and gave insight on the right ways to treat and address girls. I must say that aspect of R&B has dwindled
To Utterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...... Every tear you shed. Ha!
DIANA,THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS,SO REAL,STOP TALKING BAD ABOUT A DEAD MAN,GET YOUR OWNSELVES TOGETHER,WHAT ARE THEY GONNA SAY ABOUT YOU AFTER YOUR GONE,RIP DAVID RUFFIN,THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD YOU DID DO
@eexot Agreed. Me and my mom think all men that portrayed The Temptations in the movie should have won Oscars. They did a really great job. Tempations....FOREVER. :)
ballisticafr, I agree with you, David sang from his innermost being , he sang from his soul, David had some issues, but on stage he was mesmerizing, incomparable,unsurpassed, poetry in motion and, the man could sing the newspaper if he wanted his voice was an instrument, and he shared that gift with us , one of the greatest entertainers bar none.
There are only two unique and exceptional voices in the history of singing and music without a doubt...Sam Cooke and David Ruffin!! These two voices sat the bar. They can never be duplicated. Many of the other voices in showbiz and vocal performance sounds basically the same, and are easily imitated, but David and Sam, wow! two exceptional unique voices!!! Only one regret for both...GONE TOO SOON!! RIP SAM AND DAVID!!
He did do a wonderful job. The sad thing is that he tried to pass it off that he wrote this song. Everyone knew that he didn't but just let him pretend!
David Ruffin had a phenomonal voice. I never knew he had a son that had that same great talent. I miss his voice, his stage prescence, all of the Temps that have passed on!!!!!!!!!
ballisticafr I feel you. I don't believe the temptations would have as much success without David. When I heard his voice the first time I looked for everything he I could get my hands on by him. It was later that I learned all my favorite songs by the temps was with him singing lead. With exception of Eddie. Dennis is Good. Eddie is and was GREAT!!!!!!!
Raw emotion. When you talk Temps, it's David, Eddie, Paul, Blue, and Otis. The other ones after were OK but they were not "Temps". No other lead singer bought in after Ruffin could strike the chord of emotion that Ruffin did.
They shouldve gotten Rickey Smiley to play him in the movie Thats who he looks Like
DaGrizzla 1 week ago
One of my favorite all time voices. Unmatched and effordless in his performances!!!
fpurnelljr 1 week ago
standing tall, thats me, I can never be replaced on this rock we dwell on, i'm "ASREALASCANB"! fact.
asrealascanbe 1 week ago
Makes me laugh when I think about American Idol - this folks is what any American Idol could pray they would ever be, but don't stand a chance. The man with the glasses - no one can touch em.
edconnell 2 weeks ago
WE did It MR. Ruffin on the new season of UNSUNG!!!!
davidruffinthevoice 3 weeks ago in playlist Liked videos
Effortless with his greatness. Maybe the greatest?
jazmost 3 weeks ago
I'm sorry Jay Z, but David Ruffin invented SWAGG!
sgbsolo573 3 weeks ago
THAT WAS ON POINT...I'm kinda old now. I don't know if people still say "On Point"...H.A.M.?
63legendary 4 weeks ago
Ricky Smiley could have played David Ruffin in the Temptations movie
MickensJohn 4 weeks ago
@MickensJohn awww man. the guy who played david did a good job.. remember when he said "aint no body coming to see you otis" ..lol
carlawon 2 days ago in playlist rnb
Ruff was the man
antnekey 1 month ago
Ok, David Ruffin was my favorite Temp....
Oddity4040 1 month ago
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Oddity4040 1 month ago
David Ruffin was the Temptation! Despite his faults.
lamusica64 1 month ago
@MaBreeze100
You may be ten years old buddy, but your way ahead of many young folks listening and appreciating artist like Dave Ruffin and the many others of his league back in the day.
Hawaiian80882 1 month ago 4
that was grand
queenandgoddess2 1 month ago in playlist ruffin
I would have a album out with songs with otis redding,david ruffin,marvin gaye,al green,amy whinehouse,tevin cambell,stevie wonder,donnie hattway in a collab album with them doing songs together oh shit ..and sam cooke
THEJOURNEY92 1 month ago
Gorgeous song...
cubanarama 1 month ago
Without David Ruffin you aint nothing!!!!
PbcandCo 2 months ago
@PbcandCo Ya'll just some fake imitation ....Temptations...without DAVID RUFFIN! HA HA... DAVID WAS BEAST!
MultiplicityMe2 1 month ago
Ruff had a voice that still makes me smile & cry. God bless Ruff he is in good hands and at rest now.
51578818r 2 months ago
legendary.
ninosimone 2 months ago
tears from my eyes and heart and i am a grown ass man at the age of 27
beeldspraak 2 months ago
Ofcourse, everyone got it right. One of the greatest.
Boy, check out the notes arrangement of this song.
thesparksplug 2 months ago
Legend.
LodoGrdzak 3 months ago
One of the greats!
lelleyandpom 3 months ago
@isue411 You are so right, he had the best Voice af all the male Voices at Motown, and thats saying a lot, with Levi, Smokey, Marvin, Stevie, But David Didnt appreciate his gift, he took it for granted,,and we all know whatt happened, Im From Philly , i heard it on the news , That night in 1990, I think it was..... His dead body was dropped off in front of the Univ. Of Penna Hospital, and just such a horrible waste of a life.....I was devasted..
jjs499 3 months ago
@isue411 All I saw was a fantastic performance by a fantastic performer. David had his personal problems but when he got on stage it was magic. I really didn't notice anything......actually I thought it was for emotional effect. He always seemed to connect deeply with his songs. Anyway this year marks 20 years since his passing. Let us alway remember the great musical legacy he left behind and forgive his human frailty. Peace.
marcie0303 3 months ago 6
@marcie0303 I AGREE,THE MAN BEEN DEAD TWENTY YEARS,PLS LET HIM REST IN PEACE,HES ALREADY MET WITH GOD HIS CREATOR,ONLY GOD COULD HAVE JUDGE THIS MAN,MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN YOUR RIGHT PLACE WHEN HE COMES FOR YOU HES NOT GONNA ASK YOU ABOUT RUFF, ITS GONNA BE YOU AND HIM,WILL ANYBODY BE ABLE TO FIND YOU ON YOU TUBE AND ENJOY YOUR MUSIC,ENJOY THE MUSIC KEEP YOUR NEGATIVE COMMENTS TO YOUR PERFECT SELVES
TheNikki810 2 months ago
NAME IT AFTER MEEEEEEE!!!(THAT POSE...LOL) GENTLEMAN RUFFIN
BDavisLegend 4 months ago
One of the greats what a voice,a tragedy of a pure genius,
sunnydobreva 4 months ago
1:25 it's interesting he puts his hands on his cheeks, just like a photo of Tammi Terrell.
Simonesa241 4 months ago
NATURAL ENTERTAINER,REGARDLESS OF THE DRUGS,IF HE CAME ON STAGE,HE CAME CORRECT,YOU COULDNT TELL BY HIS STAGE ACTIONS HE HAD A PROMBLEM,REST IN MY PEACE MY BROTHER.
TheNikki810 4 months ago 3
kush and oj nikkhuh
MrKingT88 5 months ago
to the family of david ruffin i feel your lost for david was one of mine favorites but to me this song repersents all of the essence of his soulhe love you
22loveyouu 5 months ago
this shit is sooo deep
88skyhawks08 5 months ago
The Man was a natural talent!! Only if his ego & drugs hadn't gotten in his way!
houmoluv 5 months ago 3
The Original Temptations David Ruffin, Melvin Franklin , Paul Williams , Otis Williams and last but not least Eddie Kendrick's were by far hands down the greatest R&B act of all time. Steps, style and they all could sing that's what was really amazing! Like it will NEVER be another Michael Jackson I think it would be safe to say there we will NEVER see another group like The Original Temptations! Timeless classics...
Elizabethitsthebig1 6 months ago
THIS IS ME AN MY GRANDFATHER FAVORITE SONG.. MY GRANDFATHER PASSED AWAY TODAY ON 8.2.11 I MISS HIM SO MUCH
LaDiiCocktail 6 months ago 2
@LaDiiCocktail so sorry for your lost.
TheTrigger900 5 months ago
@TheTrigger900 thanx
LaDiiCocktail 3 months ago
Real music right here....no profanity just real words and a man not afraid to admit he is wrong. Today we try to buy a lady but back then your character is what got you a lady. It takes a real man to apologize for his wrongs, this real music my friends....
601GhostRida 6 months ago
Statue of a fool should be put on your tombstone George..
diamondkal 6 months ago
DAVID IM GLAD TO BE YOUR 3rd COUSIN!! THIS IS A TORTURED SOUL! WHAT A BEAUTIFULL MAN!
SeanX503 6 months ago 2
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Pecoztube 6 months ago
ONE OF THE GREAT ONES! GOD BLESS !
msprettyass22 6 months ago
I love this song...David Ruffin..one of the greats..
MzNatasha75 6 months ago
/watch?v=yYJC8JtqkiU&feature David's grave in Detroit
majorl311 6 months ago
Rick smiley's father
Bossblack13 7 months ago
His son David Ruffin Jr. looks like his dad
solomonmorris7 7 months ago
greatest ever... hands down...
archntina 7 months ago
ICON LEGEND R.I.P DAVID
armourgolf88 7 months ago
concealed inside was a broken heart,i can relate
TheNikki810 7 months ago
What a great voice. R.I.P. david Love you!!!!!!
peace3316 7 months ago
A great song David wrote in 1958 (despite reports to the contrary)! From the"excellent Dancing In The Street"DVD, containing the last performance of Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks together on the stage in concert (L.A. 1987). You owe it to yourself to see the whole DVD, as they do a much better performance than they did with Hall & Oates! It is a must for your collection!
LIsMRMOTOWN 7 months ago
@LIsMRMOTOWN I heard lots of rumors that he preformed this back in the 50's and 60's and that Rick guy stole the song, i also heard David never had copied wrote the song which allowed that Rick guy to steal this song
a1992aron 6 months ago
Gosh David will always be my favorite Temptation. Eddie said that as David posed as a statue whenever he sang this song, he would be cracking up backstage. RIP ♥
MJRookieRook 8 months ago
....I LOVE THE PART WHERE HE STANDS LIKE A STATUE IN (2:22). ALOT OF PEOPLE USE THE PHRASE, "YOU WERE BEFORE YOUR TIME", THIS DUDE WAS BEFORE HIS TIME.........YALL AINT NUFFIN WITHOUT DAVID RUFFIN !!! (lol)
corangejuice1 8 months ago
God Bless Mr. David Ruffin...
yellowdog2468 8 months ago
R.I.P DAVID RUFFIN...
513bassking 8 months ago
He really had a beautiful voice throughout
gimmyjaycaddy1 8 months ago
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davonte70 8 months ago
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davonte70 8 months ago
He tore that mother f#^%*@ up!!!!! God bless him. Was this song for me? My 1st time hearing it was yesterday. I never heard the Will Downing version the guy up here was talking about but there is NO WAY he did a better job of this. Dog,that's impossible.
CTshottaz 8 months ago
will downing has the best version of this song by far!
MrUniversallaw 8 months ago
Is this show available on DVd does anyone know. I've got the 1987 live show but there was the one done in London, is it on DVD? Plz
gimmyjaycaddy1 8 months ago
David You was the very best!!!!!
peace3316 8 months ago
this man had that voice...darn shame he gave it away to cocaine
Mimiewal1 8 months ago
Im 10 years old no lil b, soulja boy. roscoe dash, stanky leg boys all old school for me.
MaBreeze100 9 months ago 23
@MaBreeze100 I beg your pardon?
mink61 6 months ago
@MaBreeze100 Bullshit, you aren't 10.
DAROCKNESSMONSTAH 5 months ago
@MaBreeze100 IM OLDER THAN YOU AND THISS IS GOOD OLD MUSIC.BY THE WAY IM 11
254goddess 5 months ago
@MaBreeze100 I commend you, young'n. You did not miss the boat! lol
AttitudeBeast2007 1 month ago
dont let love slip thru yur hands
DUKEJONBULL35th 9 months ago
Name it after me
kenrickeason 9 months ago
Just brilliant!!!!
jamesvmatthews 9 months ago
Juicy J - Name It After me!
BlakSpade420 9 months ago 8
he can sang not sing but sang!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DUKEJONBULL35th 10 months ago 2
Davis ruffin is one of the few artists dat sound exaCTLY like his albums if not better. Its a shame he got drawn in by drugs......i love dis song....
CICI38109 10 months ago
@CICI38109 and the crazy part is he recorded this 10 years earlier
a1992aron 9 months ago
@a1992aron 12 years excuse me
a1992aron 8 months ago
3:55 ..... STATUE OF A PIMP / PLAYER
anonymousent 10 months ago
its ok to disagree,pls no shooting!!!!!!
TheNikki810 10 months ago
wow. period.
TheMEXICAN80 10 months ago
ROCK ON DAVID,YOUR VOICE STAYED ON,IT WAS A TRUE GIFT FRM GOD,RIP
TheNikki810 10 months ago
who ever said he sound better donthis song live then on his album need to be shot because u no nothing about recording
19jrp 10 months ago
@19jrp lol.
qwertymanor 2 months ago
he did it better on this than the actual song.
qwertymanor 10 months ago
gingerdead man 3 is gonna be bad ass
rwk1983 10 months ago
I have never seen (or heard) a bad performance by Mr. David Ruffin. I'm so glad that one day in Whyanot, Mississippi, David said "Why not?" and left and wound up in Detroit. Motown is the best!
virgosquad 10 months ago
Imagine this June 1 will be 20 years since David left us. David was talent - pure and simple and this clip personifies this. Despite the challenges he may have had in his personal life, he was (and is) still able to bring us joy through his music. Thank you David and I hope your spirit has found peace and is at rest. God bless you.
marcie0303 10 months ago
I like Jack Greens's over this one. David rushes through it.
pamkayvan 10 months ago
crackhead lips (no joke, look)
rwk1983 11 months ago
how old was he in this?????
Eclipse3581 11 months ago
@Eclipse3581 44 or 45
CP3Mantorras 11 months ago
I think they were the voices, all three very good in their own way and making magic together, a pity Paul didn't have more leads, but I think all 3 were good in different ways, my fav remains David though
gimmyjaycaddy1 11 months ago
can anyone say who was better david or eddie and even paul had a powerful voice
sean19771 11 months ago
omg this man's voice makes me cry, it's too sweet, I wish he was still here... David Ruffin gone but will never be forgotten
TheStacykeys 11 months ago
Any artist today better not even THINK about remaking this song!
monteindamiddle7 1 year ago
@monteindamiddle7
HAHAHA IF THEY DO THEY GON HAVE PROBLEMS HUH? LOL
joko9395 1 year ago
@joko9395 Oh yeah.....If they do, their version is going to be a flop! lol
monteindamiddle7 1 year ago
Thank GOD, for videos. I hate we won't hear any new songs by David, But we can listen and watch his videos, thanks to people like SoulBrotherBarry. Thank you SoulBrotherBarry for sharing this special, and beautiful live recording for those of us that will miss David. OMG,please let Mr. Ruffin RIP. LOVE you David!!!!
texasfox11 1 year ago
great music :)
TheMatthewGore 1 year ago
David every man can be forgiven
johnsonva5555 1 year ago
I swear Ricky Smiley looks JUST like him -lmaooooo
Rashaun1978 1 year ago 70
@Rashaun1978 i said the same thing on my facebook page
ldbuffo 1 year ago
@Rashaun1978 o shit he does
JayTekken1 1 year ago
@Rashaun1978 LOL i thought the same exact thing
tuckertwo 10 months ago
@Rashaun1978 I know RIGHT!!!!
MLKJRJR 7 months ago
@Rashaun1978 lmao I was just thinking the same thing
MrEah215 5 months ago
@Rashaun1978 ROFL! Ha ha ha ha!!!! Yo you're right. Ha ha ha..
desmondruff 5 months ago
@Rashaun1978 dams sure do,lol!!!!!!!!!!!
montayb 4 months ago
@Rashaun1978 dams sure do,lol!!!!!!!!!!!
montayb 4 months ago
Dis was one of myy favorites of all!!!!
CICI38109 1 year ago
HE'S SINGING ABOUT HIMSELF.... MAY HE RIP
Mrbrklyn212 1 year ago
I love to see these guys and David it was so moving
latrize 1 year ago
such a wonderful voice, one of the greatest
terrissavandoramoore 1 year ago
I love the very beggining of the video where that chick yelled "Its David Ruffin!!!" and he smiled. Man u can tell he just loves it.
yesDBZnoDBGT 1 year ago
King David The Great!
TheToplight1 1 year ago
he's one of the greatest. i love him. i'm 62 so i got to here him when these great soul singers and groups came out. he is irreplaceable! thanx sosososo much for posting!!
dogcat126 1 year ago
was there when this concert was done at the forum los angeles/inglewood calif. great show was promoted as dancin in the street concert.
fred
lahiphop3 1 year ago
DAVID THE GREAT
YoungSaprano 1 year ago
best singer of all time
mrobeak 1 year ago
HE'S SINGING ABOUT HIS OWN SADNESS
Mrbrklyn212 1 year ago
3:18 - "Meeee....Aah!" You gotta love it!
KareemByEar1Year 1 year ago
ole ricky smily lookin ass niggah lol love ya dave
aone1948 1 year ago
@aone1948 U DUMB AZZ NIGGA FUCK U NIGGA COME 2 DA 206 NIGGAZ WELL FUCK BOY TALKIN SHIT BOUT MY UNK RUFF U LIKE RICKYSMILLY U BITCH
MrMaru211b 1 year ago
@MrMaru211b look out ole'6itch made azz fool you can't fuccin read can you ...6itch just couse ricky smily looks like ur fuccin unk i still showed love 6itch ...so fucc you niggah.....713 n dis 6itch now wut..... ole hoe azz .....people like you always starting internet shit ....6e very carful my nig
aone1948 1 year ago
@aone1948 dont bring that gang bs here
lilHippo 7 months ago
We love ya Dave
Sawalk3 1 year ago
R.I.P David you was fuckin great !!!
gainzgainz1 1 year ago
Its Too Bad He Couldnt Shake That Monkey Off His Back Theres No Words That Could Explain The Mans Talent. Singer And Songwriter. R.I.P. David
Shotgunred64 1 year ago
This is the first time I heard this song. It's beautiful and so is the video. I have three soul singers, that tops all other singers for me. They are David Ruffin, Bobby Womack and Sam Cooke. True masters of their craft. I always feel them.
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texasfox11 1 year ago 2
Isn't it sad that so many times talent is overtaken by circumstances or substances ?
travler22 1 year ago 3
thank God for David Ruffin and this song..
jr868 1 year ago 3
LEGEND!!!
BigJoeIconique 1 year ago 2
I feel this shit....
snead34 1 year ago
Though his generation of music far exceeds mine with its message and soulful tones I still feel somewhat as if this music was made for me. Friends used to question why I would listen to oldies as much as I did but what can you say, one listen to songs like "Just Let Me Hold You," "If I Should Die Tonight," " Cross My Heart," etc and you'll understand why. The music spoke to me and gave insight on the right ways to treat and address girls. I must say that aspect of R&B has dwindled
lovewhispers68 1 year ago
This is almost like Kanye's runaway.
they realized they fucked up.
chaos317 1 year ago
To Utterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...... Every tear you shed. Ha!
mriotalk 1 year ago
That damn flute... fits so perfectly.
mriotalk 1 year ago
He's singing this song straight from the heart, and I believe
that he's talking about "himself". This is a great song, sung
by David with the great "Voice"!!!!
wonderful81428 1 year ago
He made the song cry!!
mriotalk 1 year ago 2
love dis song.......
polotee1 1 year ago
DIANA,THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS,SO REAL,STOP TALKING BAD ABOUT A DEAD MAN,GET YOUR OWNSELVES TOGETHER,WHAT ARE THEY GONNA SAY ABOUT YOU AFTER YOUR GONE,RIP DAVID RUFFIN,THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD YOU DID DO
TheNikki810 1 year ago
there is no one who duplicate this guy,he`s got heart and soul to max.
loveroy1000 1 year ago 2
Man they replicated this look so good in the Temptations movie. Leon was so spot on in his portrayal.
eexot 1 year ago 24
@eexot Agreed. Me and my mom think all men that portrayed The Temptations in the movie should have won Oscars. They did a really great job. Tempations....FOREVER. :)
MrsMJJForever1 1 year ago
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I totally agree. I watch that movie at least 4 to 5 times a year and they were all incredible.
skipper8257 1 year ago
@eexot yeah no kidding i mean i was shocked at how eerie the resemblance was when i saw the pic before viewing the video
mah4283 1 year ago
@mryoungro2 im not judging him i love him just sad to see how he wasted his life with DRUGS
jacarasunny 1 year ago
ballisticafr, I agree with you, David sang from his innermost being , he sang from his soul, David had some issues, but on stage he was mesmerizing, incomparable,unsurpassed, poetry in motion and, the man could sing the newspaper if he wanted his voice was an instrument, and he shared that gift with us , one of the greatest entertainers bar none.
VDubb08 1 year ago
There are only two unique and exceptional voices in the history of singing and music without a doubt...Sam Cooke and David Ruffin!! These two voices sat the bar. They can never be duplicated. Many of the other voices in showbiz and vocal performance sounds basically the same, and are easily imitated, but David and Sam, wow! two exceptional unique voices!!! Only one regret for both...GONE TOO SOON!! RIP SAM AND DAVID!!
abacoboyy 1 year ago
An absolute master at work. I miss him terribly. I love this live version, the recorded version does not come close.
marcie0303 1 year ago
his shades are dope
mal44kb24 1 year ago
That was awesome. I love the pose
albenton1 1 year ago
name it after me!!!!
lilrob39139 1 year ago
He did do a wonderful job. The sad thing is that he tried to pass it off that he wrote this song. Everyone knew that he didn't but just let him pretend!
l7916666 1 year ago
this is my song right now, cryn like a baby
mrmilkandtwo 1 year ago
The back up singers be getting down @ 1:19 lol
getmoneygethoes 1 year ago
reminded of beres hammond
Mr1realist 1 year ago
Just another all time classic......I've been there. I didn't understand it until it was me looking at a Statue of Me.
Imagine5199 1 year ago
David Ruffin's voice carried me thru some serious broken hearts in the 60s
Mr. Ruffin they should build a statue and it's plaque should read...
One of the world's greatest entertainers
Thanks for the music
newsboi 1 year ago
can you send me this video
fish50ful 1 year ago
Those are some serious glasses.
unspokenrespect 1 year ago
Ilove this song
firearmsdom 1 year ago
Sampled in Juicy J's "Name It After Me", from his Album "Chronicles of The Juice Man", Ha.
JDPTheFuture 1 year ago
David should've wore smaller glasses. They keep fallen off his face. I guess he liked the bifocals.
najeenixonnixon 1 year ago
David Ruffin had a phenomonal voice. I never knew he had a son that had that same great talent. I miss his voice, his stage prescence, all of the Temps that have passed on!!!!!!!!!
MegaSusan55 1 year ago
Thank You
LkThWind 1 year ago
His words where so true. Why cant anyone see ?
1022bby 1 year ago
I love this man!
yourplaceofrest 1 year ago
ballisticafr I feel you. I don't believe the temptations would have as much success without David. When I heard his voice the first time I looked for everything he I could get my hands on by him. It was later that I learned all my favorite songs by the temps was with him singing lead. With exception of Eddie. Dennis is Good. Eddie is and was GREAT!!!!!!!
alaskandream1 1 year ago
One of the greatest singers of all times, its a shame drugs took him over RIP Ruff dog
TrevorMborg9 1 year ago
Crack didn't kill David, he was murdered...
Doctorlg 1 year ago
No 1 like Him R.I.P D.Ruffin
polotee1 1 year ago
wow He was still able to hit those high notes. Impressive considering his age and what he was doing to his body.
sharrell86 1 year ago
one of the best to ever do it
teeosupreme 1 year ago
the ruff is king. uk nottm
redian1969 1 year ago
Raw emotion. When you talk Temps, it's David, Eddie, Paul, Blue, and Otis. The other ones after were OK but they were not "Temps". No other lead singer bought in after Ruffin could strike the chord of emotion that Ruffin did.
mariah1257 1 year ago
So glad to see this , but miss him . So very sad to see hem this way very sad :(
1022bby 1 year ago
wow!!!!!!!!!
dom41297 1 year ago