David Ruffin - The Double Cross 1969

[123NateTheGreat123]

cole world

[o0R3stless0o]

Oh snap my Uncle loves this song!

[UltraEloy]

J Cole and Soul.

Thats all I need in life.

[KJdamanin]

J Cole put me on to this shit

[TreDuce216]

nope nope nope Papoose put this song on fa real, Look up "double crosser papoose"

[CariocaaFlav]

Thanks J.Cole!! Wasn't for you wouldn't have heard this wonderful song!!

[34moneymoney]

THANKS J COLE FOR BRINGING PEOPLE TO MY FAVORITE SINGER MR DAVID RUFFIN, MAKE SURE ALL YOU FOOLS CHECK OUT DAVID RUFFIN ON TV ONE UNSUNG THIS MONDAY MARCH 5TH

[abshir44]

damn..no other words 

[DEpic239]

Cole World!

[MrLloyd00144]

I like j.cole and he brought me here yes but so what music is fucking music shut up and enjoy it

[MrCalculus999]

i'll put your ass in back of that amblance, papoose amblance. i'm a cold nigga no doubt

[MrCalculus999]

this sample has been used before only o.g would know what that other song was

[Sp33dyMik3]

Thank god for J.Cole tbh I would of never discovered this great song, so Ruffin fans, dont be mad, be glad that a new generation artist is bringing back the soul to the youth. Word to cole

[taywade828]

David Ruffin > J.Cole

[DEpic239]

@taywade828 nigga i grew up fast

[DJYELLAB]

@taywade828 why would you do tht their both two diff artist ones a rapper and the other a singer. tht just dont make sense to compare its no reason to. smh

[95Khalil]

Thank you J.cole for bringing me here what a song!!

[welovejeremylangston]

david ruffin have one of the best voices in the worl been one of my idols since i was young

[bu2fulsoul]

J Cole brought life to this classic...

[xXMrBushido]

Thumbs up if David Ruffin Brought you here....

[b3ngals1]

Cole brought me here...world iz cole...:D

[CableMayo]

Cole world.

[MrWierdow]

That's why I don't get mad when people hate on me...if they can hate on this!!!

[electronicshaq]

hahaha yes j cole brought me here

[beyonce684]

I LIKE THE PART WHEN HE SCREAMS

[JunChenIsSuperAwsome]

now this time no one can bitch about comments about j cole bringing fans here, coz the 1st second i came here yesterday it had somewhere like only 2000 views

[hottie572]

Only listened to this song because of J Cole...he did a good job with that song. Mixing the classics with today's hip hop. #ColeWorld

[smithysmith94]

Wouldn't of known this song if it wasn't for J.Cole tho...

[0410Nessa]

Cole did this classic justice. he reminded our generation what true music is. music has become so digitally enhanced that it no longer seems real. ..on that note.. COLEWORLD being back the soul !!!!!!!!! :D

[ShahinO5O]

What a classic, J.Cole made this remember me again.

[hustla878]

COLE WORLD!!

[sofresh879]

Grew Up fast ........ Cole World

Classic Song

[tytadevosyan]

anyone here NOT cause of J.Cole's new song? either way nice too see good music appreciated

[browncrayolaglo]

Yall dont know bout this David Ruffin temptations !!!!!

[DHERRERA1992]

dope music thank u J COLE

COLE MOTHAFUKN WORLD

[shogunassasin843]

J.Cole grew up fast brought me here!

[princify]

hahaha i got so geekd to see that j cole influenced other to come listen to this song too. #Coleworld.

[TheLollg]

Sounds so soulful. Dont you agree?

[ElNinooooo]

Cole.

[TheMovement314]

J. Cole is the reason i'm waching this video.

[Moat420]

Thank you j.cole 

[manny7ize]

thumbs up if j cole got you to listen to this song cause of his new track!!

[NikoBelikMusic]

J Cole killed this shit...Point Blank

[MrCalculus999]

@NikoBelikMusic thats  a giving

[Dabombkk1]

J Cole brought me here.

[YoungKros]

THUMBS UP IF J COLE BROUGHT YOU HERE

[JPaiva09]

COLE WORLD NO BLANKET FEEL THAT SOUL!

[JesslovesJCole]

.... J. Cole is gonna sample this watch. :)

[princify]

@JesslovesJCole good guess!

[darrenmother]

How can these 3 morons not like this song.

[DJ2011ish]

bout the love i think i lost and double, double , double cross........Amazing

[vicious7221]

WOW....THEY DONT SING LIKE THIS NO MORE!!!!!

[PhillipTajalle]

hooooOoOoOoOo!

[MrMonev360]

that's crazy, this is song from masta killa's first album. i can't remember which one but that's good cause i don't want to sample snitch. lol.

[MrDarkhorse747]

holy shit this beat is serious.

[reneejazzy]

THAT WAS THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO DAVID ,TO BE SEPERATED FROM THE TEMPTATIONS WE WOULDV'E NEVER SEEN HIS TRU TALENT I LOVE U DAVID

[a1992aron]

@reneejazzy that is very true, i ever knew David could sing this good until i start hearing his solo stuff

[PigfootAbernathy]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVID RUFFIN {1-18-1941} Rest In Peace

[darrenmother]

These are some deep lyrics and even powerful voice. Just found out about this one. A gem and a new favorite.

[darrenmother]

Forever holdin my peace! 

[honeysouldreamstar]

couldn't agree more rolow142

[RAMLIA1]

Amazing!

[TheReelsofJoy]

David...always my favorite...Thanks for posting.

[Sixstrings81]

I been double crossed

[OpenArms95]

Awesome bass lines by James Jamerson!

[BlackMonkTV]

the best

[MrMarionwilson]

not but the Best by David

[PigfootAbernathy]

My favorite singer!!!!!!!

Rest Peacefully

DAVID RUFFIN (1941-1991)

[BlkJag08]

wasn't he with the Temps in '69?

Sorry, just now getting to know the Temps, and love 'em

[Sixstrings81]

@BlkJag08 No he was let go from the Temptations in the summer of 68 . The classic five were from 64 to 68 then Dennis Edwards took David's place.

[rrivers36]

David was Sexy!

[MJRookieRook]

@rrivers36 I knoooowwwww that's right !!!!!!!!!!!! ♥

[DutchKalhoun]

Hey Blues676: I'M SO GLAD I FELL FOR YOU (the full version. it's about 4 minutes and 20 seconds)

[bluenile048]

This has to be one of David's greatest work of art. So much pain so much soul so much voice so much range. That strong throaty voice so unique. This song makes you cry.......................only Mr Ruffin could that.

[robbyrower]

This is what I call music !

everyone and especially Justin Bieber need to take this man as an example

[wwil74]

For what song did Jay- Z use this song?

[GoRealtyOakHarbor]

@wwil74 common man

[a1992aron]

it gets no better then this the goat

[cappadinoceo]

"man...yall aint nuffin witout david ruffin!"

[WillieScott1]

Mr. Ruffin was good but one thing he forgot the Temptation was a group. Do not get me wrong it was Ruffin that help make the Temptation. Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, and Melvin Franklin all played a part too.

[jazzruff]

@WillieScott1 man please MR RUFFIN WAS THE GROUP

[MrSuphster]

like this if you've ever been double crossed.

[athorpe630]

First time I heard this one.Like it to David was the best at what he did.RIP!

[davidruffinthevoice]

WOW Mr.Ruffins story needs to be told on UNSUNG!

[a1992aron]

@davidruffinthevoice yea it really does

[lucywagnerify]

He sings it like how it is. word!

[poboy79403]

This is about how I feel right now. Just all by myself

[TheDatasureal]

Chardie Pooh was right!

[rolow142]

The Greatest voice hands down...

[Macbjcj]

DAVID RUFFIN REAL PIMP NIGGA

[Jacarol43]

@Macbjcj hell yeah he was!

[sicilianwop]

David Ruffin in his prime......

[ahall1942]

@sicilianwop genius what else can i say

[nellyboyles]

1st hearing this & i'm 55...how'd i miss this ...WOW

[Mafiage55]

i was searching for review or videos about a cyclocross bike named Iron Horse Double Cross i didnt found anything i put this and i was very lucky.

[cosmo7652002]

If this isn't the absolute genuine shit I don't know what It would be. This one soulful motherfucker. This takes me back decades and glues me to my chair and I the breath air I breath In the sixties, love this.

[illwill86able]

my man david is one of the geatest singers of all time

[bobvar]

I've got to get this album! I've listened to half of it on YouTube and get enough of it.

[tramizal]

one of my favorite ruffin songs but its impossible to have a favorite off course but he sangs his ass my ass your ass and whoever reads this ass off lol the best ever hands down anybody disagree speak up or forever hold your peace

[PlayboiDesire]

yall know he talkin bout dont it? true fans know who he singin bout, im 20 and i know

[LBuford216]

“THE DOUBLE CROSS” Recorded By David Ruffin Written By Allen Story & George Gordy © Jobete Music ASCAP (Let me tell you all about it) … Sometimes I think about it and my poor heart wants to die about it…ooh… about the sweet, sweet love I lost and the way I got double-crossed by a guy who was my friend I see him now and then, but I pretend that I’m doin’ fine when I’m about to lose my mind!! Yep! That was my friend David! Larry S. Buford

[elegant123fun]

LOVE U DAVID! REST IN PEACE

[RaceIsOpen]

love the fact, that despite him having this hoarse sounding voice...it was strong, he has that high pitch falsetto! awesome

[jonez2020]

I love soul music, until they close my casket.

[macnastee]

@jonez2020 Let em know! same here! Til the casket closes!

[jous1rufn]

This is what "True Greatness" sounds like..

[DAROCKNESSMONSTAH]

one of the greatest voices right here.

[theinfamousjoel]

@DAROCKNESSMONSTAH 100% agree...so soulful!!!

[Specialdark23]

He's a very soulful singer and should have had a better career and life!

[Slimhost216]

david should've song the star spangled banner can you imagine how that would've sounded

[royalsoulness]

David could make the most mudane song a living, breathing testament. I wish I got into his music when he was still alive. If you listened 2 the entire "Whole World" LP, you can tell that David was hurting; from the rumors about Tammi and his fight with Motown. People r always talking about his 'ego' but hell, who in the music business DOESN'T have ego? David has gotten an unfair rap from people trying to make him the poster boy 4 their own insecurities.

[djyoungtnakey]

I'm only 22 and my Mama and Daddy put me up on the old School.... I'm glad they did cause i would of missed out on real music like this David ruffin tune. R.I.P. pimpin

[SexyProfess]

. . . His hands were scaringly HUGE. ;-)

[jous1rufn]

Hey blues..sure would like to have "Heaven Help Us All" posted...

[blues676]

yes sir

[iamjohn89]

thanks for all these posts mate, nice one

[blues676]

any david ruffin song that want to be posted leave a coment

[MrYoungro2]

@blues676 post finger pointers please if you can find it or have it

[ranmae57]

@blues676 wonderful, as usual!!!!!!!!!!

[KrfNYC2]

@blues676 "Everlasting Love". I've never heard it.

[STiLisHiShlyME]

he is so sexy on that album cover!

[IAMNathanielRGay]

David was right...the Temptations without David Ruffin would have been nothing but a group in search of a David Ruffin.

[joealanouf]

he was good but i like them when they got really funky. pluse melvin was alway my boy

[TroyDavidAlexander]

I agree in part but Dennis Edwards was an awesome addition!!!

[oralee95]

@IAMNathanielRGay  You are so right!!! He was the group

[hirskdubbi]

@IAMNathanielRGay u know what they say about opinions.I prefer the great Eddie Kendricks anyday myself

[dump09]

@IAMNathanielRGay im guessing you got that from the movie how the hell do you know he actually said that

[lottery]

Papoose killed that sample

[JcCake112]

ain't this sampled on the biggie duets cd?

[spyro519]

Already made this sample

[jous1rufn]

David interpreted lyrics with the soul of his own emotions..He didn't just sing..He felt every word!! He was "The Master"

[MrReillac]

just love the screachin and ohs and oooohs..bliss..how is it this sorta soul isnt better known..

[jcab594]

im gonna sample this shit. gyeah

[berlynn2]

oh my goodness i love this mans music so much.

[icediamond3333]

love this song

[BlackPhenom7]

DAVID RUFFIN

*Born in Mississippi

*His daddy was a preacher

*His mother died before he was 5

*His talent has been praised by the likes of Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin

*His nephew was the late great Rick James

Rest peacefully, Mr. Ruffin. To me, you always have been and always will be the voice of the Temptations.

DAVID RUFFIN (1941-1991)

[cowboys3000]

@BlackPhenom7 Rick James was Melvin's nephew. Not David's.

[a1992aron]

@cowboys3000 david was melvin's cousin

[ajveda]

I truly hurt's my soul when I listen to Mr. Ruffin sing. He was so talented and like so many other talented artist made bad choice's and are no longer with us. I just wished that Mr. Ruffin and the other's could of reached out for help. It would be possible that if they did some of them could still be with us today. May they all rest in peace and know they are all missed very much.

[aproctor900]

The best ever......bar none....

[bluenile048]

ouch that hurt............DAVID and the bad Funk Brothers. Listen at those drums. The motown drummers are the best. David I felt your pain I walked that mile.

[VDubb08]

Thanks for this song , the man was so talented , but he double crossed not only by friends but by those who worked with him. In his songs you can hear the pain and hurt.

[icediamond3333]

Right on. I believe so. I think people were insanely jealous of this man. He was probably very depressed - b/c when he sang he gave it his all. He should have won many Grammy awards. I think he is the best singer out there - with no comparison.

[clareesegoss]

i love his songs hes the man

[jjfoy779]

i really enjoy listening to this song i can relate to it and so can anyone who has ever listened to it Mr. Ruffin was the greatest

[jous1rufn]

None better than Mr.Ruffin!!

[cassieann1000]

@jous1rufn The group was had hits and well known before David but he did take the group to another level with his talent and truthful Dennis couln't compare.

[juneynupe]

@cassieann1000 - what hits did the Temps have before David? From what I know, their first real hit was "The Way You Do The Things You Do" and he was in the group by then.

[cassieann1000]

@juneynupe The first song that I remember was "Farewell My Love" in 1961 or 1962 and then in 1963 was "I Want A Love I Can See" and "Don't Look Back" with Paul Williams on lead and all were hits in our neighborhoods and we used to jam off of those records at our little teen house parties. "The Way You Do The Things You Do" was the first major hit and even at that time I did not know that David was in the group, until the movie. When "My Girl" was released, I remember seeing the "New Guy".

[juneynupe]

@cassieann1000 - thanks for the info. 

[silky1700]

man those brothers could dress back when.

[temptfan6]

To DandJ Ruffin, I was also thinking the very same thing when I heard this song for the first time.

[DandJRuffin]

I think David Ruffin knows exactly what he's talking about.

Great song. Thanks for sharing.

[blues676]

more coming soon

[rteemon]

thanks''lololjust what i want--looking for more carl marshall--

[djdeitch]

David Ruffin rocks the world,.ktf.

[salzburg9]

another brill track, thanx

[luvdruffin]

love this song--this is singing!!

[babytaylorm]

This is a great "somebody done sombody wrong song". (lol)