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David Ruffin

Early R&B
Soul music
Funk
As front man of the legendary Motown group The Temptations during their peak years, David Ruffin's powerful, emotive voice graced some of the great soul-pop hits of the 1960s, including the timeless classic 'My Girl'. Born in rural Mississippi, Ruffin grew up singing as part of the family gospel choir and shared bills with Mahalia Jackson before leaving home at 14 with the aim of following in his father's footsteps and becoming a baptist minister. His plans changed though when he got to Memphis and started winning local talent contests; and his natural showmanship led him to j...
Songs
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I Wish It Would RainDavid Ruffin
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Walk Away from LoveDavid Ruffin
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Statue of a FoolThe Temptations and David Ruffin
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Common ManThe Temptations and David Ruffin
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Just let me hold you for a nightDavid Ruffin
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My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)David Ruffin
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I Wish It Would RainDavid Ruffin

Anthology

2:48

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Walk Away from LoveDavid Ruffin

Who I Am

5:29

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Statue of a FoolThe Temptations and David Ruffin

Who I Am

4:26

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Common ManThe Temptations and David Ruffin

3:49

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Just let me hold you for a nightDavid Ruffin

In My Stride

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My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)David Ruffin

My Whole World Ended

3:15

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