He has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard!

'Walk Away From Love' was Ruffin's biggest solo hit since his 1968 huge hit 'My Whole World Ended' which was released after his firing from The Temptations. This 1975 hit was right in the middle of the Disco era and was produced by Van McCoy who had a huge hit himself with 'The Hustle'.

@tjtampa214

3 ай бұрын

Love that song The Hustle. (Mostly instrumental). 🎵

@laminage

3 ай бұрын

Sadly enough David Ruffin was one of many artists who found out that life outside of Motown wasn't all that easy. Also he was very difficult to be around, he was a brilliant performer and singer but he didn't have Berry Gordy in his corner like Diana Ross or even Smokey Robinson did. Van McCoy also worked with Gladys Knight & The Pips in their pre motown days and The Shirelles. The show you are watching him on is American Bandstand who made his first performance as a member of The Temptations. They, like The Four Tops, and Smokey Robinson appeared on Bandstand from the 1960's to the 1980's. Sadly he had a bad drug problem adn when he died of a overdose his fiances were in such dire straits he didn't have proper burial funeral. Michael Jackson paid for the funeral and Eddie Kendricks got arrested for being a deadbeat dad. When they were inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame, only Otis Williams collected his trophy. It was his only hit, but he did return in 1982 for Standing On The Top.

@jacknjill3000

13 күн бұрын

Oh yes! Love the Hustle song and that was such a big hit and back in the days, everyone was dancing the hustle in the 70’s.

I sure do miss American band stand. On very Saturday. I got see a lot of talented people. RIP. Dick Clark.

3: 22 "It wasn't perfect, it wasn't pretty but it was sexy." Your best quote yet. I'm gonna steal that. 😉

The voice............. Just love when youngins finally hear our music.

Check the temperature, check the temperature! 😂😂😂

The original lead singer if the Temptations. RIP David.

@Nomad-vv1gk

4 ай бұрын

Correction. He wasn't an original member, David replaced Al Bryant around 1964. He shared lead vocals with Eddie Kendricks.

@jeh58

4 ай бұрын

@@Nomad-vv1gkHe was the first when the Temps finally started to make hit songs.

@Coowallsky

2 ай бұрын

@@Nomad-vv1gk You are correct!

Wasn't He The Finest? RIP The Mighty David Ruffin, such a sad end for such a talent. Xxx

I was 7 in NYC when this song was released. My sister & I would sit on the floor & listen to the radio. I remember... This is some music, Ya'll

The LEGENDARY Iconic Mr David Ruffin ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Omg...haven't heard this forever...awesome

Goat Ruffin so underrated as the best ever 💯

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂You got me in tears, when David hit that first high pitch note. I’m on the floor !😂😂😂😂She said look how looonng this man is.😅😅😅😅YOU…need a microphone and a stage ! I can’t breathe 😅😅

I absolutely loved this reaction, Britt! This was back when lyrics and sexiness REALLY mattered. It was dirty, explicit, or raunchy. No nakedness...just pure talent! ❤

He has a cover version of I miss you by Herald Melvin and the blue notes and he and Eddie Kendrick had a duet named " the lonely hearts club"

Statue Of A Fool is another great song of his

Those were the days when singers would move ppl. deeply. Every word they pronounced and why women fell in love with these male singers and touched women’s hearts.

🔥🔥🔥🔥David Ruffin🔥🔥🔥🔥. He Has A Few Hits Worth Listening To. This Was A Great Great Great Reaction To Ruffin👍🏾💯💯💯💯💯👍🏾Outstanding Music And An Iconic Voice..🔥DAVID RUFFIN🔥

The Voice…Forever!

That's my $hit. This is my favorite David song.

Hey Britt an artist that has the same disco beat and fabulous voice is Lou Rawls “You’ll Never Find another love like mine” a top hit of the late 70’s.

DAVID RUFFIN COULD PUSH SOME BUTTONS ‼️

In the early 60's he was an Motown singer - David Ruffin: One of these days (on Berry Gordy's Anna Records) - has everything of a hit.

This was a big hit for David. The best live performance is the Soul Train appearance. Check it out.

David Ruffin was one of a kind

Nice! good old time music!! 🎙️🎶

Ooh I had forgotten about this song. Quintessential 70s song!

THIS BROTHA'S VOCAL FLUIDITY, PRESENCE AND PROWESS IS UNMATCHED IN THE ANALS OF "OLD SKOOL SOUL SINGERS"! DAMN....I MISS THIS QUALITY OF VOCAL TALENT AND DELIVERY. HE'S ON MY LIST WITH SAM COOKE AND JACKIE WILSON GROWING UP AND INTO THE 70S THEN REVISITING AS I GREW UP. UNIQUELY EXCELLENT.😳🎶🎵😄🥳😎

Magnificent song!! David Ruffin nails this one

Love his voice. He was the lead singer for the Temptations during 64-68 & is best known for the songs "My Girl" & "Ain't Too Proud To Beg." He also had a great solo career later. "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)", "I Lost Everything I've Ever Loved", "I'm So Glad I Fell For You", "Common Man" "No Matter Where", "Who I Am" etc.

Your reactions are priceless, lol ☺️😃. Such great taste ❣️

Britt! It could be debated that the lead of the PDC from the Temptations is Eddie Kendrick and if you need an example, listen to Intimate Friends! 🔥🔥🔥

Back in the sixties and seventies we all wanted to be David Ruffin, black, white or brown, it didn't matter. His glasses were called DRs. I had em and I was a skinny white boy.

Walk Away From Love was David Ruffin's biggest solo hit.

One of your favorite artist and part of the PDC is Daryl Hall singing “Miss You” - Live from Daryl’s House. Talk about blue eye soul - he has it.

He also does a cover of “Rainy Night in Georgia” which is the best version of that song. His voice is haunting on that one.

@brittreacts

4 ай бұрын

I’ll check it out!

David is my absolute favorite male singer from the 60's! I grew up with the Temps and still think David Ruffin is one of the very best singers ever!

You gotta do sam cooke pullleeasseee haha

need to watch my whole world ended you will like

One of 5 best singers ever. Such a unique and powerful voice.

@brittreacts

4 ай бұрын

I agree honestly!

You crack me up Britt 😂

Girl, Davis is the CEO of the club.

David Ruffin had a big hit in 1980 with the song Hold On To My Love.

Legend!!!! Top shelf. Among the best of the best of all time

You made the right decision. ✅ I understand your struggle to describe the style & the effect. 💗 I met someone who had that same intense charisma and those fluid movements (that inate rhythm) that puts you out of sorts. So funny and what an experience.

Ruffin was one of the greatest singing voices of the 1960's/70's, you KNEw it was him the instant he came on the radio...

My opinion is this song is the greatest song ever sung and expressed because of longevity never wavering quality. RIHP David, the best of the best!!!! ❤

His brother Jimmy had a hit in 1979 with Hold On To My Love and in 1966 What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted.

he was a Temptation Discovered by Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson Motown Records. My most fava song is to Proud to Beg

@brittreacts

4 ай бұрын

That’s a classic

@RaveGamingCommunity

3 ай бұрын

Yeah my most faved is an't to proud to beg Mr ruffian was one of them voices that was like wow but so was all of the Temptations of there time He and the rest of the temps man they are Motown Gold@@brittreacts

Britt, please do David Ruffin's 'My whole world ended' (it's post temptations) where he is wearing the blue jacket and white pants. 💙

The man can just Croon Blow Ruffin!!

All the original Temptations members were tall “between 6’2 and 6’4”

We need a playlist for The PDC 🔥💓🤣 I feel the need to binge watch so I only have to clean up once😁

@brittreacts

4 ай бұрын

Coming soon!

The word is..........soul

Oh yes

Definitely confidence and it work for him,and it’s who he is

You need to do Luther Ingram, If Loving You is Wrong. You’ll welcome him to the club. 😏

I hope Ruffin's kids are watching this

Motown wasn't just one label, The Motown Record Corporation consisted of more than a dozen imprints, each with its own roster of artist and distinctive style. David Ruffin, Diana Ross, Mary Wells, The Supremes and the Four Tops were on the Motown imprint, Martha & The Vandellas, The Temptations, Kim Weston and The Contours recorded on the Gordy label. Tamla, the first of the corporations labels was home to The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Barrett Strong, The Marvellettes, Brenda Holloway, The Isley Brothers just to name a few. The Motown sound, was as varied as its roster of recording artist.

Check out David Ruffin statue of a fool

Great, great music! We used to say that you need a pilot’s license to wear collars like that! 😂

@brittreacts

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

The song just started lol

One of the better Singers...Try "My Girl" by The Temptations, when was the lead singer...

Mother’s finest love changes if you haven’t already

This was 1975, and he's performing on American Bandstand!

Britney. You are a trouble maker. Thats why you are the ( fastest growing) channel. 20.000 I Latham a year. That same face and smile that interrupt each class you were in.

said it before but I'll say it again...Ruffin set the standard for begging brothers. Such a shame he didn't take better care of himself.

Produced by Van McCoy of "The Hustle" fame.

Sang Mr Ruffin

HI-larious!!!

When I played that it was automatic P.D.

This was his last top 10 hit on the Billboard US Pop chart in late 1975 early 1976. Van McCoy was responsible for reviving David's career. David also had an R&B hit in the summer of 1976 with "Everything's Coming up Love". It is one of my favorite songs of his. There is a video on KZread from an appearance on Soul Train with David singing this song. It would be great if you would play that on your channel. Here is the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gK1_x5uMgcbagMo.html

Yea David Ruffin voice and songs was fiya

@brittreacts

4 ай бұрын

Soooo smooth

This song after the group

At 3:13 is when you were in a state of euphoria.

You need to check the temptations the way you do the thing you do live and Al green Mend a broken heart live in New York

one of the best voices in popular music! and one of my favorites-

He had about 7 albums after the temps

I want to see you react to Barry White when he asks you to PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH. The anticipation is real. And he might be knocking at your PDC door. After that, there is always these great tunes. YOUR THE FIRST, THE LAST, MY EVERYTHING, NEVER, NEVER, GONNA GIVE YOU UP, YOUR SWEETNESS IS MY WEAKNESS, & HONEY PLEASE, CAN'T YOU SEE. And just to give you more to love and react to, try Al Wilson and his great song SHOW AND TELL. Keep going and enjoy

Peace Love Cool

Some under the radar David Ruffin, with him essentially co-lead on this Bobby Womack song. The 12" single version, which I've linked here, is the best: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Ynt6tbmsmtiWZps.html

I Miss You (by David) will definitely get him in the PDC if this one didn’t do it for you!!!

He's the greatest of all time in my opinion there wasn't a note he couldn't hit unfortunately this was one of his only hits as a solo artist, he also wrote a hit song for Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes titled I miss you with Teddy Pendergrass singing lead that he really doesn't get credit for.......

Remember the movie! ⚠ Do you want to let this man in the PDC? David Ruffin is a special talent, but he was a jerk in the Temptations. I mean, I get it, I think I heard the sploosh sploosh when he hit "breaks my heart". But c'mon, he's not NICE lol! But damn, his voice is perfect for a sad love song. Also, has there ever been an era with wider shirt collars?

Glad you discovered David Ruffin....too many interruptions for me to enjoy the clip.

Oh honey, I can’t believe you have not reacted to The Dells “Stay In My Corner!” You really should not pass this one by as I believe you will truly enjoy it. One of my all time favorite songs but be sure to listen towards the end how long Marvin Junior (lead singer) holds that one note😱. His vocal range earned him the title of the greatest lead singer in the world at that point in time. Kick back and enjoy❤️. kzread.info/dash/bejne/m4xnxbGtndzff8Y.htmlsi=bCYMPc_tH3FzcgA0

He's DEFINITELY on my VERY SHORT AND DISTINGUISHED "THAT DAMN DUDE" CLUB OF ENTERTAINERS....... SPECIFICALLY VOCALLY. AND NOT JUST SINGING OR VOCALIZATION...BUT HIS FREAKING MUSICALLY VOCAL "PRESENCE IN THE ANALS AMONGST THE GREATEST" AND JUST BEING HARD AS HELL TO EXPLAIN "DIFFERENT".😳🤔🔥 NO. I RESPECTFULLY DON'T HAVE "THE EXACT WORDS OF DEFINITION TO DEFINE......"DAVID FREAKIN RUFFIN " BUT IF IT HELPS SOME OF YOU WHO MAY RESPOND "TO MY TEXT MESSAGE BABBLINGS"....... HE'S ON THE TOP OF MY "OLD SKOOL CROONERS" LIST WITH SAM COOKE, JERRY BUTLER, PERCY SLEDGE AND JACKIE WILSON......... BECAUSE THERE'S NOT MANY. YES.......HE IS VOCALLY TALENTED BUT "HIS RANGE"😳🤣 IS FREAKING RIDICULOUS. NOW. I RESPECTFULLY HAVE TO DEVELOP "A LIST OF ALL TIME GREATEST VOCALIST"....... NOT JUST POPULAR. NOT JUST SUCCESSFUL. BUT "DISTINGUISHED SANGIN PROWESS", ESPECIALLY BACK IN THE DAY BEFORE SAY..........LUTHER VANDROSS.... RESPECTFULLY. ON MY "LIST" YOU CANNOT HAVE DAVID "FREAKIN" RUFFIN NEAR "MY TOP" WITHOUT SAM COOKE, DONNIE HATHAWAY AND LUTHER VANDROSS. AND THAT'S MEANING "NO SUPERIORITY COMPLEXATION OR DISRESPECT TO JACKIE WILSON AND SAY JEFFREY OSBORNE. MAYBE BECAUSE "IT'S HOW THEY SANG WHAT" IF THAT MAKES ANY SENSE. BECAUSE SOME VOCAL TALENT AND PERFORMANCES SIMPLY CAN NEVER BE "GENUINELY MATCHED". AND I AM RESPECTFULLY SHARING THIS AS "A DEEPLY COMPASSIONATE FAN OF VOCAL TALENT. VOICE INFLECTIONS AND OCTAVES MAKE FOR A GREAT "DRAMATIC" STORYTELLING FASHION AND BOOK READER. I'M SPEAKING AS A FACILITATOR OF "VARIOUS LIVE SKILLS LESSONS" FROM HEADSTART TO HIGHSCHOOL AND TRAINING UP AND COMING STAFF IN ADDITION TO OUTREACH ON THE STREETS, PRISONS AND VARIOUS SHELTERS PRIMARILY FOR MEN AND FAMILIES. I RESPECTFULLY BUT UNFORTUNATELY DON'T HAVE THE SAME "CONSISTENT" ACCESS TO FEMALE PRISONERS BUT I DO HAVE ACCESS TO THEIR STAFF MEMBERS AS A TRAINER AS WELL. YOU PROBABLY ASKING, "WHY THE HELL IS THIS FOOL LITERALLY BABBLING ABOUT ALL OF THIS HOO HA ON THE SITE OF A MUSIC VIDEO REACTION? THE ANSWER....IN PART IS.....DAVID FREAKIN RUFFIN WOULD HAVE "POTENTIALLY" BEEN A CLIENT OF MINE. MAYBE EVEN A "ONE ON ONE".😮 I HAVE "COUNSELED" PERSAY...... TEACHERS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF POLITICIANS POLICE OFFICERS YOUTH COUNSELORS BLAH, BLAH, BLAH. I'M SHARING THIS BECAUSE "I AM RESPECTFULLY BURDENED" WITH THE GAPS IN MY LIFE FROM MUSICAL DEPOSITS THAT I WAS BLESSED TO HEAR AT VARIOUS "INTEGRALLY" SENSITIVE VOCALIZATION FROM "PROMINENT, ACCOMPLISHED VOCALIST" THAT FUELED "MY EXPOSITORY PASSIONS" EVEN AS A YOUNG, VIOLENTLY STUTTERING, SKINNY, ARTISTICALLY BLESSED AFRICAN AMERICAN BOY IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA. I WAS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING "THAT I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW WHAT NOR AM I ABLE TO EXPLAIN".........."THAT NEED"! MUSICIANS LITERALLY TAUGHT ME HOW TO STOP STUTTERING. BUT......... IT'S SUCH A "ENGRAINED AND COMPLEX" STORYLINE. SINGING IN MY BASEMENT AND BEDROOM AS A SHY AND STUTTERING SKINNY ARTISTICALLY BLESSED AFRICAN AMERICAN BOY........."MADE ME".......... THANKS TO MY GREATS, PRIMARILY IN OLD SCHOOL R&B AND JAZZ AND GOSPEL. I'LL BE 60 SOON. AND I HOPE THAT THIS HELPS, ENCOURAGES OR INCENTIVIZES SOMEONE WHO IS "EARNESTLY STRUGGLING" WITH JUST BEING "PRESENT, PURPOSEFUL AND IN THE MOMENT". BLAH, BLAH, BLAH. BUT THAT WAS A TIME THAT I HONESTLY COULDN'T READ THE "BOOKS THAT I WAS WRITING" BECAUSE I FELT TRAPPED. LIKE. "THE STATUE OF A FOOL". FORTUNATELY BUT UNFORTUNATELY. THEIR LIVES "FRUITFULLY ASSISTED" ME WITH MINE. I'M SPEAKING TO SOMEBODY TODAY BECAUSE OF "OUR PREDECESSORS" WHO GAVE ME "SOMETHING FROM THE NOTHING" THAT THEY MAY HAVE BEEN "DECEIVED" TO SETTLE FOR. SO FORTUNATELY, UNFORTUNATELY....... THEIR TRAGEDY WAS VICTORY FOR ME MANY YEARS LATER. SAM COOKE, DONNIE HATHAWAY, DAVID FREAKIN RUFFIN AND JACKIE MFin WILSON. I'M SINGING THEIR PRAISES AT 60. NOT JUST FOR THEIR CELEBRATED TALENT, CAREERS AND CULTURAL RELEVANCY AND IMPACT. BUT. AND ALSO BECAUSE OF THEIR "👎 THUMBPRINT" IN AND ON MY LIFE BEGINNING AT AGE 9. I RESPECTFULLY CAN'T MAKE THIS UP. THERE WAS "SOMETHING" ABOUT THOSE MEN SINGING THOSE SONGS IN THOSE TIMES............ I'M BLESSED TO LOOK BACK AND RECALL. THE WHAT, WHO, WHEN, WHERE AND HOWS.......... I'M RANTING😅😂😳🤣🤗🤤 BUT! I RESPECTFULLY CALL IT "GRATITUDE".

you should listen to Journey before Steve Perry look into the future

You ain't heard nothing yet, try 'My Whole World Ended' recorded by David Ruffin.

Motown

what is the Bitcoin?

A soulful rugged resonance....how about that? 🤔

🤤🔥💋

And drugs took it all…eventually his life…very sad.

He was fired from the Temptations for drug use and used to beat up girlfriends

Great voice. Bad guy. I preferred Dennis Edwards style

Need to watch Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On. He's sooo sexy!

@brittreacts

4 ай бұрын

I’ll check it out !

Debonair, debonair.

try barry white

Jamie fox again ?