He was approaching his fifth birthday when his younger brother david was born. He joined the group, formerly known as the primes, in detroit in the early 1960s, bringing a gospel singing style that blended with the groups harmonies. He was truly underrated because we were also fortunate to have his brother, david, as the. David ruffin forming his new group with members from outside motown rcapied pipers cavaliers, and david s recording for groovesville don davis is now less of a mystery to me, finding out that he was planning to leave motown and was,apparently, not under contract with them, anymore being as he had to resign with motown as a single. The ruffin brothers i am my brothers keeper expanded. Coming out after motown refused to put out his proposed third album in 1971, ruffin was likewise no longer afforded access to alist material and support musicians. Explore releases from the ruffin brothers at discogs. David ruffin s anguished, gospelbred baritone propelled the temptations to the top of the charts in the 1960s. Brothers jimmy and david ruffin had two of the most soulful voices of the 60s. Mccoy who produced and arranged the album was a hot commodity thanks to his. Although recorded during the late 1960s through the early 1970s, the album was not released until 2004, years after ruffins death. David ruffin another sweet one from tamla motown records, david ruffin former lead singer of the temptations best known for memorable leads on timeless songs like my girl and aint too proud to beg, had started his solo career with a bang. The ruffin brothers lived near temptation member otis williams and. The two brothers then teamed up to make the album i am my brothers keeper 1970, which enjoyed moderate success and included versions of.
Ruffins brother jimmy was already living there, working at the ford motor company while he pursued music on the side, and in 1957 a stillteenaged david ruffin relocated there and met berry. Jan 01, 2010 jimmy ruffin has long been a popular singer on the uk pop charts, whereas his younger brother, david, has not. Who i am 1975 former temptations vocalist david ruffin joins forces with the multitalented van mccoy. Gruffvoiced soul singer signed to motown, scored hits as lead singer of the temptations and solo, in the 1960s and 1970s. The cd edition was out of print for several years, but was reissued by hipo records in 2012. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but. Although ruffin s solo career has many fans with questions of what might have been, time has been very kind to his work and its left an enduring and powerful legacy. However, ruffins drug addiction continued to sap him dry and, sadly, led to his nearly anonymous death by cocaine overdose in philadelphia in 1991. My husband purchased this for his brother who is jimmy ruffin fan and in a. However, ruffin s drug addiction continued to sap him dry and, sadly, led to his nearly anonymous death by cocaine overdose in philadelphia in 1991. David is an album by temptations singer, david ruffin. Eddie kendrick arrested after david ruffins funeral upi. Jimmy ruffin was a phenomenal singer, motown founder berry gordy said in a statement wednesday. Police say he passed out early on the morning of june 1 after smoking crack at a.
Then david ruffin jr show david sr obituary on screen sad sad. The book told in some detail what it was like to be a child in the ruffin house. Known professionally as david ruffin, he was an original member of the temptations. I love all of his songs on the cd, but this track, plays 23 times every time i listen to the cd. But to be fair gordy cheated them all back in the day except his boy his best friend smokey robinson.
The real david ruffin discussion in celebrity news and gossip started by judge brooke, dec 28, 2010. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Far from being unreleasable, david titled as such because the album was never given a proper title it was given a catalog number and track sequencing, with david ruffin penciled in as its name, but that was used as the title for his 1973 album finds ruffin at a solo peak, not just a singer but in terms of material. David ruffin was one of the most recognisable vocalists to have emerged from the motown records stable. Jan 01, 2004 i am my brother s keeper is a 1970 album by motown vocalists and siblings jimmy ruffin and david ruffin, credited as the ruffin brothers. Aug 23, 2010 brothers jimmy and david ruffin had two of the most soulful voices of the 60s. 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 groups classic five period as it was later known. Although recorded during the late through the early the album was not released until rainy night in georgia david ruffin i want you back david ruffin the great david ruffins longlost album from motown didnt create a cover at the time, so we did our homework to make it look as if they. May 06, 20 who i am 1975 former temptations vocalist david ruffin joins forces with the multitalented van mccoy. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations.
His songs will let your mind drift back in the dayand you can feel the love, the pain, and the hurt. This album in many ways was a collaborative effort with bobby miller, who produced the album. Now with the discovery of important information about david s childhood. Was david ruffins firing from the temptations justified. Not long after david left the temptations in 1968, he and jimmy recorded an album, i am my brothers keeper, as the ruffin brothers, including. May 04, 20 152 videos play all top tracks david ruffin david ruffin topic david ruffin im so glad i fell for you 1969 duration. Just curious about the previously announced book to be published entitled david ruffin. Jimmy lee ruffin was an american soul singer, and elder brother of david ruffin of the temptations. David ritzs liner notes posit this period of ruffins career as unjustly overlooked. This is what i feel every time i hear just let me hold you for one night. The album was recorded during a slump in david s us career and when jimmy was scoring hit after hit in the uk but not back home.
In regards to the latter, 1970s i am my brothers keeper. Join facebook to connect with david ruffin and others you may know. Genna is very honest and sincere in her words and i consider her to be an inspiration to women everywhere, no. Mississippi tears is a book of short stories, followed by poems. The album includes the singles stand by me and when my love hand comes down.
Genna was the woman who loved david for david, not because he was a famous singer. David ruffin soultracks soul music biographies, news and. I intend to send cheryl a follow up email and will advise of any response about publication. I am my brothers keeper is a 1970 album by motown vocalists and siblings jimmy ruffin and david ruffin, credited as the ruffin brothers. He had several hit records between the 1960s and 1980s, the most successful being the top 10 hits what becomes of the brokenhearted and hold on. I am my brothers keeper expanded edition by david ruffin 201008. American singer david ruffin was born davis eli ruffin on 18th january, 1941 in whynot, mississippi, usa and passed away on 1st jun 1991 philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa aged 50. He was the younger brother of jimmy ruffin and the cousin of melvin franklin of the temptations. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. However, i think a suspension from the group would have been an option to see if he could have straightened up his act, but then again the group had quickly found a replacement there was little time in between i wish it would rain, or. Brothers in life and brothers at motown, jimmy and david ruffin took advantage of a lull in their respective solo careers to record this underrated 1970 album. A few years later the same labels issued the great david ruffin the solo albums vol. In 1999, a book that was written by davids oldest brother was published. The isley brothers isley brothers featuring ronald isley a.
Ranked one of the greatest singers of all time by rolling stone magazine, david ruffin brought to life such hits as my girl and aint too proud to beg. Walk away from love was produced by van mccoy and reached number nine on the pop chart. Jul 11, 2016 mississippi tears is a book of short stories, followed by poems. The album was belatedly reissued on cd in 2010 by hipo select, along with additional bonus tracks. David ruffin was in relationships with genna sapia ruffin 1977 1979, tammi terrell 1965 1967 and gail martin. Odd that, considering that the consensus of opinion is that david is. David ruffin, jimmy ruffin i am my brothers keeper.
This book is about the life of a black boy named quincy ruffin, brother of temptations lead singer david ruffin who survives the hardships of. Genna is very honest and sincere in her words and i consider her to be an inspiration to women everywhere, no matter their circumstances. David ruffin was the gruffvoiced master of the early temptations. I am my brothers keeper the ruffin brothers, david. A native mississippian writes about life, struggles and how to survive while turning negatives into positives. David ruffin david, movie posters, movies, films, film poster, film books. Walk away from love is a 1975 song recorded by american singer david ruffin. This book is about the life of a black boy named quincy ruffin, brother of temptations lead singer david ruffin who survives the hardships of mississippi during the. I believe david ruffin was a troubled man who had endured abuse himself as a young boy.
David eli 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 196468 during the groups classic five period as it was later known. Odd that, considering that the consensus of opinion is that david is one of the greatest male vocalists ever. David was the son of a minister, and commenced his singing career with the gospel group the dixie nightingales. David ritzs liner notes posit this period of ruffin s career as unjustly overlooked. I had an email from cheryl ruffin in january of 2015 advising that the book will be out this year.
Apr 22, 2012 walk away from love was produced by van mccoy and reached number nine on the pop chart. He was the lead voice on such famous songs as my girl and aint too proud to beg. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the ruffin brothers at the discogs marketplace. Nov 19, 2014 jimmy ruffin was a phenomenal singer, motown founder berry gordy said in a statement wednesday. David ruffin soultracks soul music biographies, news. David is an album by former temptations singer, david ruffin, who died of a cocaine overdose in 1991. Jimmy lee ruffin may 7, 1936 november 17, 2014 was an american soul.
About american singer david ruffin was born davis eli ruffin on 18th january, 1941 in whynot, mississippi, usa and passed away on 1st jun 1991 philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa aged 50. The album was recorded during a slump in davids us career and when jimmy was scoring hit after hit in the uk but not back home. Detroit former temptations singer eddie kendrick was arrested for not paying child supportwhen he came to detroit for the funeral of colleague david ruffin. David ruffin vocalist joined temptations sought personal fame reunited. I am my brothers keeper the ruffin brothers, david ruffin. Jimmy ruffin was born in 1936 in collinsville, mississippi, to eli, a sharecropper, and ophelia ruffin. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. With neither ruffin brother experiencing significant success in the wake of their nonsimultaneous departure from the temptations, jimmy latched upon the idea of recording a duet album with the younger david partially as a way to pay tribute to their recently passed parents, partially as a way to jumpstart their stalled careers.
The ruffin brothers i am my brothers keeper expanded edition. David ruffin my temptation was ultimately published. This book is about the life of a black boy named quincy ruffin, brother of temptations lead singer david ruffin who survives the hardships of mississippi during the 1930s and 40s. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the r. As children, the brothers began singing with a gospel group, the dixie nightingales.
I am my brothers keeper expanded edition by david ruffin, jimmy. I believe david ruffins firing from the tempts was justified, he was out of control with his ego and thinking he was above the group in talent and vocal appeal. David ruffin is the selftitled album from singer david ruffin. The ruffin brothers i am my brothers keeper discogs. His pencilthin physique and blackrimmed glasses camouflaged a voice of pure soulful gold, and he drove the tempts to higher and higher peaks with hits like my girl, aint too proud to beg and i know im losing you, all included in this collection. Although recorded during the late 1960s through the early 1970s, the album was not released until 2004, years after ruffin s death. I am my brothers keeper expanded edition by jimmy ruffin. Jimmy ruffin has long been a popular singer on the uk pop charts, whereas his younger brother, david, has not.
David ruffins anguished, gospelbred baritone propelled the temptations to the top of the charts in the 1960s. While personal demons dogged david ruffin nearly his entire adult life, his vocal performances as a temptation and as a solo singer are still revered by fans around the world. May 25, 2018 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 groups classic five period as it was later known. Englishlanguage singers, warner records artists and american male singers.
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