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RUFFIN David
(voc)

Personal Data:

Born: 08.01.1941 (Meridian, Mississippi, USA, as David Eli Ruffin)
Died: 01.06.1991 (overdose of cocaine)

Appearances:

1963-68 The Temptations
1982 The Temptations
?-6/91 The Temptations

Albums Discography:

#TitleRelease DateLabelTypeUKUSA
1.My Whole World Ended01.05.1969
2.Feelin' Good1969
3.Doin' His Thing1969
4.I Am My Brother's Keeper
& Jimmy Ruffin
1970
5.Jimmy & David Ruffin
& Jimmy Ruffin
1971
6.David Ruffin5/1973 Tamla Motown
7.Me 'N' Rock 'N' Roll Are Here To Stay1/1975 Tamla Motown
8.Who I Am1/1976 Tamla Motown
9.Everything's Coming Up Love8/1976 Tamla Motown
10.In My Stride7/1977 Motown
11.At His Best1/1978 Motown
12.So Soon We Change1979
13.Gentleman Ruffin1980
14.Live At The Apollo
& Eddie Kendricks & Hall & Oates
9/1985 RCA32 21
15.Ruffin & Kendricks
& Jimmy Ruffin
1987 RCA
16.20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection10.10.2000Chronicles
17.Motown Legends: My Whole World Ended08.06.2004Collectables
18.Greatest Collection
& Marvin Gaye & Stevie Wonder & Smokey Robinson
07.12.2004Platinum Disc
19.David: Unreleased LP & More09.10.2012Hip-O Select

Singles Discography:

#SP/EP TitleRelease DateLabelUKUSA
1.My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)2/1969 Motown 9
2.I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved7/1969 Motown 58
3.I'm So Glad I Fell For You11/1969 Motown 53
4.Stand By Me
& Jimmy Ruffin
10/1970 Soul 61
5.Don't Stop Loving Me2/1971 Motown 112
6.Me & Rock & Roll12/1974 Tamla Motown
7.Walk Away From Love
produced by: Van McCoy
10/1975 Tamla Motown10 8
8.Heavy Love19.03.1976Tamla Motown 47
9.Everything's Coming Up Love6/1976 Motown 49
10.I Can't Stop The Rain15.07.1977Tamla Motown
11.Just Let Me Hold You For A Night8/1977 Motown 108
12.You're My Peace Of Mind13.01.1978Motown
13.Break My Heart9/1979 Warner Bros
14.A Nite At The Apollo Live! (live medley) / Adult Education
& Eddie Kendricks & Hall & Oates
8/1985 RCA58 20
15.I Couldn't Believe It
& Eddie Kendricks
1/1988 85
16.From Motown To Jamdown
(I Wish It Would Rain / Cruising)
& Smokey Robinson
06.11.2006Studio ?
17.My Whole World Ended / I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved (The Moment You Left Me)11.01.2012Collectables
18.Walk Away From Love (special disco version)
(reissue)
22.07.2014Motown
19.Rode By The Place / Stop & Get Hold Of Myself
& Gladys Knight
20.10.2014Soul

Press References:

Melody Maker
YearIssueDatePageColumnType
19732126.05.197331Albumsalbum review
1975501.02.197524Albumsalbum review
19755013.12.197514Singlessingle review
1976324.01.197627Albumsalbum review
1976821.02.197644Soul Foodinterview
19763528.08.197621Soul/Folk/Blues Albualbum review
19773130.07.197720Soul/Reggae Albumsalbum review
1978214.01.197816Singles - Soulsingle review
19782203.06.197822Albumsalbum review
New Musical Express
YearIssueDatePageColumnType
1973021.07.197339Albumsalbum review