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David Eli Ruffin (born Davis Eli Ruffin; [1] January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer 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. Ruffin was the lead voice on such famous songs as "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg."
The Great David Ruffin: The Motown Solo Albums, Vol. 1 Compiles My Whole World Ended , Feelin' Good , David Ruffin , and Me 'n Rock 'n Roll Are Here to Stay Released: August 26, 2005
The Temptations is an American vocal group formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins, known for their string of successful singles and albums with Motown from the 1960s to the mid-1970s.
"I Couldn't Believe It" (Mike Crump, Renaldo Benson, Ronnie McNeir) "Ordinary Girl" (David Sandridge, Rahni Song)"One More for the Lonely Hearts Club" (Charles White, Eddie Kendrick, Marvay Braxton)
A deep dive into the origin story of the singer's best-known song — and its unlikely ascension into the pop canon — doubles as a portrait of an artist as an accidental genius
Ruffin got his start singing with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires briefly, before in 1967 joining the Techniques, one of the more successful rocksteady vocal groups of the late 1960s. [1] There he sang alongside Pat Kelly , [ 2 ] Winston Riley and Junior Menns.
"And needless to say: I am all in for Kamala!" the musician added
Title Album details Peak chart positions UK [3]Greatest Hits: Released: May 1974; Label: Tamla Motown; Formats: LP, MC; UK-only release; 41 I've Passed This Way Before