David must have had a lot of pain. Drugs became more important than anything or anybody else. But listen to the raw talent that was at the same time polished like no other. Love you brother!
@1forlooker David's mother died when he was a baby. He was reared by a daddy and stepmother. I read that he left home at about 14. Traveled the road singing gospel. at that time gospel singers weren't making much money. The road can be very brutal. I've been acquainted with gospel singers and half of the time they couldn't make ends meet. And in David's era the 50's, this was the way it was. Now days they get better pay with contracts and such. I'm sure there were days he wished for mama.
It seems like his "problem" never hindered his ability to sing. When he was on stage, even when the audience may have known he wasn't all there, he never faultered, his performances were flawless! RIP
@lucy661000 same thing i said the only thing i noticed as he got older was that his vocie wasnt as raspy as it used to be but his vocie had got stronger with age
LORD HAVE MERCY, just listening to this man sing and holding that HIGH NOTE just puts a smile on my face, the man had a voice from HEAVEN. Gone but never forgotten there will never ever be a another DAVID RUFFIN.
Wowwww I have almost every david ruffin cd all solo albums and temptations albums even his album with jimmy ruffin unreleased album he did and his two after motown but i'm shocked to hear the notes he hit in this performance. Off course i have heard him hit thoes high notes and screams but i didnt know he could hit notes THAT high and hold em that long wowwwwwwww
Hey Y'all..Heads up!! New Book Released..Ain't To Proud To Beg..by Mark Ribowsky.I get sick of David getting bad rap!! The man was NO saint..But, He was and remains one of the Top Soul God's of the century!! Just listen..How he holds that note..and goes into that Screammm!! Not done by mere mortals!!!.Lol.
@PrinceOfSoulMusic This recording comes from a CD put out by the Eddie Kendricks Memorial Foundation called Eddie Kendricks - Live at the Club Kabana 1972. I got a copy back in 2003, but it seems like it's disappeared from the 'net entirely. There was a mini Tempts reunion at the show with Eddie calling Paul Williams and David Ruffin up to the stage, and the notes say it's probably the last live recording of Paul Williams. I'm so glad I sprung for it way back when.
@Iccotracs Do you still have the CD Eddie Kendricks Live at the Club Kabana? I would love to purchase a copy. Let me know please. I have been searching all over and it dznt exist anywhere anymore..Thanks
@Iccotracs Do you still have the CD Eddie Kendricks Live at the Club Kabana? I would love to purchase a copy. Let me know please. I have been searching all over and it dznt exist anywhere anymore..Thanks
With all due respect to Eddie King Jr…. can't nobody sang like David Ruffin Sr..… ;o)
PoetryManDC 2 weeks ago
the man again and again!
Mr60strong 1 month ago
if yall want to download this go to zamzar (look it up in google) and copy the url of the vid and download it as mp3 format
CAR105729 2 months ago
Yes dave was the man no dought he is truly missed by me! Rest in peace my brother i loved u!
Cherylmls7 2 months ago
David must have had a lot of pain. Drugs became more important than anything or anybody else. But listen to the raw talent that was at the same time polished like no other. Love you brother!
1forlooker 4 months ago 3
@1forlooker David's mother died when he was a baby. He was reared by a daddy and stepmother. I read that he left home at about 14. Traveled the road singing gospel. at that time gospel singers weren't making much money. The road can be very brutal. I've been acquainted with gospel singers and half of the time they couldn't make ends meet. And in David's era the 50's, this was the way it was. Now days they get better pay with contracts and such. I'm sure there were days he wished for mama.
casablancaruffin 3 months ago
damn....Damn....DAMN!!!!!!
WORLDWIDE187HUT 6 months ago
R.I.P. David Ruffin
Tommykrueger14 6 months ago
Wow...hes on beast mode love it
PhilThezeNutz 7 months ago
I wish this was video recorded, they have pics of Eddie, David and Paul right before they got on stage so it has me wondering a little bit
a1992aron 7 months ago
@a1992aron where can i find those pics. I mwould rwally love to see them and add them to my temptation colage that I currently working on
connie4087 4 months ago
@connie4087 just type in Eddie Kendrick at club kopa and it will be a temptations club page
a1992aron 2 months ago
@a1992aron I just tried to find it and was unsucessful Thanks for replying back to me
connie4087 2 months ago
@connie4087 heres the link fuckyeahtemptations.tumblr.com/page/2
a1992aron 2 months ago
Greatest singer of all no voice in the world like this mans RIP David Ruffin
TheAking2010 7 months ago 2
What's the name of this CD or performance album. Would love to know. Thanks for posting.
renaissanceman165 7 months ago
MAGNIFICENT !! OLD SCHOOL TO THE BONE. DO IT DAVID, DO IT!!!!
casablancaruffin 9 months ago
It seems like his "problem" never hindered his ability to sing. When he was on stage, even when the audience may have known he wasn't all there, he never faultered, his performances were flawless! RIP
lucy661000 11 months ago
@lucy661000 same thing i said the only thing i noticed as he got older was that his vocie wasnt as raspy as it used to be but his vocie had got stronger with age
a1992aron 10 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Hell of a performance from the greatest singer of all time.
thedawgsarch 11 months ago
Wow, David holding that note longer than Minnie and Mariah combined! DAMN!
timmy841212 1 year ago 6
SMOKING!!!! NOBODY BUT 'THE MAN'. Do your thing baby.
casablancaruffin 1 year ago
I gotta listen to this almost everyday he hit a 17 second note crazy :)
a1992aron 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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a1992aron 1 year ago
I am reading that book now
N1RuffinFan 1 year ago
I thought it was live at the Roxy?? I still like no matter where it was at.
N1RuffinFan 1 year ago
LORD HAVE MERCY, just listening to this man sing and holding that HIGH NOTE just puts a smile on my face, the man had a voice from HEAVEN. Gone but never forgotten there will never ever be a another DAVID RUFFIN.
lovealwaysdavid 1 year ago 3
Wowwww I have almost every david ruffin cd all solo albums and temptations albums even his album with jimmy ruffin unreleased album he did and his two after motown but i'm shocked to hear the notes he hit in this performance. Off course i have heard him hit thoes high notes and screams but i didnt know he could hit notes THAT high and hold em that long wowwwwwwww
tramizal 1 year ago
@tramizal same thing i said i love how he sings this
a1992aron 1 year ago
Listening to this brings joy to my ears and a smile to my face. Thanks for posting this. Gotta love David
luvdruffin 1 year ago
So Dam Good....thanks a million! ;O)
TONIO2K8 1 year ago
Hey Y'all..Heads up!! New Book Released..Ain't To Proud To Beg..by Mark Ribowsky.I get sick of David getting bad rap!! The man was NO saint..But, He was and remains one of the Top Soul God's of the century!! Just listen..How he holds that note..and goes into that Screammm!! Not done by mere mortals!!!.Lol.
jous1rufn 1 year ago
@jous1rufn I am that book now and it is very good!
N1RuffinFan 1 year ago
Absolutly great !!!BellaƸ̵̡Ӝ̵Ʒ
4BellaHeike 1 year ago 3
omg :)
a1992aron 1 year ago
A rare gem!!! Thank you!!!...
jous1rufn 1 year ago 10
@jous1rufn
Thx for sharing,Sandy!!!
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4BellaHeike 1 year ago 3
wow where did you get this?
PrinceOfSoulMusic 1 year ago
@PrinceOfSoulMusic This recording comes from a CD put out by the Eddie Kendricks Memorial Foundation called Eddie Kendricks - Live at the Club Kabana 1972. I got a copy back in 2003, but it seems like it's disappeared from the 'net entirely. There was a mini Tempts reunion at the show with Eddie calling Paul Williams and David Ruffin up to the stage, and the notes say it's probably the last live recording of Paul Williams. I'm so glad I sprung for it way back when.
Iccotracs 1 year ago 7
@Iccotracs Hey since you have that cd with Paul Williams can you post it please
Datkid7534 1 year ago
@Datkid7534 It'll be up in a min.
Iccotracs 1 year ago
@Iccotracs Do you have a copy of that cd for sale? I'd like to buy a copy from you.
MJForever56 5 months ago
@Iccotracs He also song "I Stand Accused"
N1RuffinFan 1 year ago
@N1RuffinFan Wow..I really wish that was on the CD! I would love to hear it!
Iccotracs 1 year ago
@Iccotracs Do you still have the CD Eddie Kendricks Live at the Club Kabana? I would love to purchase a copy. Let me know please. I have been searching all over and it dznt exist anywhere anymore..Thanks
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@Iccotracs Do you still have the CD Eddie Kendricks Live at the Club Kabana? I would love to purchase a copy. Let me know please. I have been searching all over and it dznt exist anywhere anymore..Thanks
My email address is hepburnkdh@yahoo.com.
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