What They Never Told You About The Death of David Ruffin

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What They Never Told You About The Death of David Ruffin.
Ruffin himself personally encouraged Edwards to take his place, Ruffin began turning up unannounced at Temptations concerts during Edwards' first few dates with the group. When the group started to perform a Ruffin-era song such as "My Girl" or "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", Ruffin would suddenly walk on to the stage, take the microphone from Edwards' hands, and steal the show, embarrassing the group but entertaining the fans. While initially considering a second chance for Ruffin due to his pleas and the audience's admiration, the Temptations ultimately decided to retain Edwards when Ruffin arrived late for his scheduled return show in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
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@misskiberry 3 ай бұрын

I met David Ruffin about a year before he passed. It was 1990 in Philly and I was 19. I was somewhat familiar with the Temptations at the time but I wasn’t aware of how big they were. He was at a family friend’s house that my mom and I had visited. He came downstairs and he was so sweet. My mom’s friend had a piano and I sat at the piano with him as he played and sang My Girl to me. I’ll never forget that day. It was such a precious moment.

@Cpartnerpartner-ms9lh 3 ай бұрын

Yes this mans voice is FOR EVA. XXX

@Muushca03 3 ай бұрын

Wow!!!!! Sweet❤

@mahoganired8608 3 ай бұрын

I saw him driving to Philly on the ben Franklin bridge and I was getting off going towards Camden NJ, he looked at me and I looked at him, he was getting ready to turn around. I can't help but think if he had turned around he might have still been here 😢💔 those split second choices can make a world of a difference.

@gerrymurphy3854 3 ай бұрын

David Ruffin was part of a Motown tsunami in the UK. He was the man who could deliver the soul of the Motown sound. Lean and tall like John Carlos he moved like he sang, silk and velvet. The finest top note in history. A magician of a flawed man. The greatest ever...

@misskiberry 3 ай бұрын

@@MsFOXI I was 19…I was aware of who they were just not how big they were…I didn’t grow up listening to the Temps…at that time I was more into Hip Hop, Michael Jackson, Prince but thanks for reading my comment.

@cleodmr1 Ай бұрын

Ruffin is my cousin. He had a beautiful voice. He wasn't perfect, but he was extremely talented. May God grant him to rest in Eternity 😢🕊 🕊

@tereafrazier7126 16 күн бұрын

He is my grandfather

@deejay-pl2px 7 күн бұрын

@@tereafrazier7126your grandfather is the goat I always overlook personal because that should never get in the way of anybody legacy , my favorite singer out the group may he rest in heavenly peace 🕊️💙

@amanteapasionado6836 2 ай бұрын

David Ruffins voice was insane, as with so many other voices of that time, we will never have voices or songs like that ever again. Talent is no longer needed in the music industry of today.

@Sorrynotsorry-nh9fh Ай бұрын

Facts!!!!

@brandondrew739 9 күн бұрын

Yes we will once we start controlling are own interest.No one wants to admit this but we’re still slaves we’re just not chattel anymore.WE OWN ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!

@EyeSed 4 ай бұрын

David Ruffin was watching his funeral like “Y’all can’t sing my song, at my funeral WITH! OUT! ME!” But to sing that powerful as that man, you had to have went through some painful moments in life 😢 I don’t judge, because we all have a story.

@rosewelton2904 4 ай бұрын

Who sang his song?

@kiko485 4 ай бұрын

@@rosewelton2904His former group members.

@naughtynichole2676 3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@shonsmith253 2 ай бұрын

This has to be the most mature response I’ve ever read.

@elliotsober7042 2 ай бұрын

Indeed so my friend, indeed so!

@sashawalker2602 4 ай бұрын

EVERY time I watch "The Temptations", I always find myself saying, "ain't nobody coming to see you Otis!!" 😂😂😂🤦🏾‍♀️

@lyricseeker2792 4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@marcwilliams7605 4 ай бұрын

Just saw that last night!!! 😂

@bittahxpupil 4 ай бұрын

Deadass😂😂😂

@hersheykiss6738 4 ай бұрын

😂😂 duuuh how can you not though

@brettsfav4 4 ай бұрын

Watching it now 😂

@Martypants666 3 ай бұрын

Ruffin was a great artist, but his treatment of Terrell cannot be forgotten either.

@adelaidarodriquez4757 3 ай бұрын

James Brown tampoco fue bueno con ella .

@sweetblaqcoffey962 3 ай бұрын

EVER.

@AndreDixon-rg3eq 2 ай бұрын

❤@@adelaidarodriquez4757

@Muushca03 2 ай бұрын

🙏

@aarondigby5054 Ай бұрын

@@adelaidarodriquez4757I lost all respect for him and James for how they treated Tammi Terrell.

@user-ok2hx3jj4z Ай бұрын

The only brother who could slide a first tenor into a second tenor and in between do acrobats with a 2 scale falsetto with ease.One of the greatest vocalists ever.

@reidsr.1084 4 ай бұрын

One of the best to ever do it. Im only in my 30s and i listen to David Ruffin alot. Timeless voice R.I.P to the 🐐

@dawnpratt846 3 ай бұрын

He was good however his brother was a much better singer .

@RoseRose-ru2dk 2 ай бұрын

Don't know the brother I would say man

@RoseRose-ru2dk 2 ай бұрын

I would sing my man my man😢

@RoseRose-ru2dk 2 ай бұрын

😮

@redabales8828 Ай бұрын

I think David is the better singer but I love his brother singing too ,but David was the voice to me their was something special about his singing like magic

@Andre-pd7rp 23 күн бұрын

Dave Ruffin. Great memories . The Music" business" chews em up... spits them out..on a regular and consistent basis. May peace be upon him. God have mercy on us all.

@gailsmith5023 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful voice. We lost a great singer. RIP Ruffin.

@melindahorn161 4 ай бұрын

David Ruffin voice can never ever be duplicated. RIP, bruh!💯✌️🙏

@tereafrazier7126 16 күн бұрын

That’s my grandfather. Some of these things are false and some true however my grandfather was very sweet kind and loving but I cannot stand how the media try to portray him. Grandad you will forever be a legend and an amazing person. Proud to be your granddaughter and your legacy and truth will live on through your family. Rest in heaven grandad and kiss my mommy your daughter Nedra Ruffin for me and kiss grandma and KaShawn forever with us

@phillip6408 3 ай бұрын

A true vocal genius, may he rest-in-peace. (From a UK Motown lover)

@Dakid4rmdade 4 ай бұрын

One of my favorite singers. His voice and music catalog is up there with the best of them. Wish that his legacy wasn’t filled with so much negativity. Long Live David Ruffin👑

@letitiacooper98 4 ай бұрын

I'm 44 and still love his music ❤❤❤❤

@erinjohnson4954 4 ай бұрын

RIP David 🙏 for you had a voice that was outta this world love you David ❤ !!!

@PatriciaBlade 4 ай бұрын

Yes

@user-vh2ku9vn6l 4 ай бұрын

That voice was one and a million ❤❤❤ RIP

@TooSkinnyKenny 3 ай бұрын

a gifted but deeply troubled man, VERY similar to Marvin Gaye.

@AS-wj1du 3 ай бұрын

He reminds me of Marvin Gay but Marvin truly loved Tammy Terrell and David beat her. Only Marvin was allowed at her funeral. However, the Temptations were an amazing group. It's like they had no bad songs. They mostly had horrible endings though, David thrown out a car, Paul suicide and sick, Eddie died young

@ytpremium7649 3 ай бұрын

All personal craziness aside, one of the greatest singers, if not the greatest that Motown ever produced. It feels miraculous that both Smokey and MOTOWN founder Berry Gordy are STILL ALIVE when most of it's artists are long gone

@MickyTubbs1985 2 ай бұрын

Bill " SMOKEY " Robinson was, IS and will FOREVER REMAIN " THE BEST OF THE BEST of ALL MOTOWN SINGERS! HE WAS " THE BEDROCK " NOT BERRY GORDY of the organization.as most of the hits were written by him and him alone.

@choossuck7653 29 күн бұрын

It feels shady

@irenebrown9635 2 ай бұрын

Every last singer of The temptations were gifted many of the songs I grew up with and his popularity and his struggles gave him more recognition, taking nothing away from his talent who's singing was Awesome thank you for being a part of my upbringing❤ Temptations Forever

@brendathompson2378 5 ай бұрын

Too many who were not fans, had no inside connections and had no personal interviews with Mr. Ruffin are 'reporting' old news of which much is inaccurate. Let those close to him speak on Mr. David Ruffin. Fans are tired of hearing about the downside and death of the most Beloved and Best Front man that ever lived. Rest in PEACE❤ David Ruffin

@onionhortonjr 5 ай бұрын

You groupies kill me. Mr. David never and would never give you one nickle

@brendathompson2378 5 ай бұрын

@@onionhortonjr Fortunately his fans loved and still enjoy his singing. And his friends (Temptations) were gainfully employed it seems). Respectfully, this is a fan site. Anyone needing a nickel could just look around their home or in the car.

@ALLIEBALLIE-mr2py 4 ай бұрын

Who told you to be here watching? You could have simply skipped the video, yet, here you are.

@Beaumont99 4 ай бұрын

@@onionhortonjr😂😂😂😂

@kitaki327 4 ай бұрын

Truth Hurts

@user-fb6lf3vl7p 4 ай бұрын

Folks, stick to why we love Ruff? The music and legacy tied to the Temps. His personal habit like many of ours not why we adore him.

@MonicaMariaMcLean 3 ай бұрын

I don't care what the temptation say nobody sing my girl like David ruffin I aint too proud to beg like David ruffin no matter how hard they try.

@meyeah710 4 ай бұрын

i seen an interview of nedra ruffin sadly before she passed away, she spoke about how she was the last person to talk to her father and she and eddie kendricks said david was sober. she believes david was set up by his younger gf because he had a money belt on him(which was missing when david got to the hospital) and she believes that someone gave him a hot shot to end his life(david also had defensive wounds). two weeks before his passing, farrakhan was supposed to meet with david to "help him get out of something". it's even more scarier to me that he was taken away from us on the first of the month. also sad that he and eddie kendricks said they would tell their own stories of the shady things that happened to them in the industry but unfortunately never got a chance to.💔i wish someone would make an ACCURATE film about the tempts! paul, david, and dennis all had suspicious passings may they get justice and rip and nedra🕊 Interview link> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qM10ibVi2KzHm4E.html

@wnnfrhrw4452 4 ай бұрын

Nedra hinted towards The Illuminati being involved in Ruffin's death.

@KayDejaVu 4 ай бұрын

I REMEMBER. That insinuation came out of nowhere even though people seemed to almost praise her comment. It may have been the ff who did it for money. @wnnfrhrw4452

@gerribritton8261 4 ай бұрын

Yes neda was so cool. She loves her daddy and her girls.she never went anywhere without them. Rip Nedra. I watched the interview, too.

@tereafrazier7126 16 күн бұрын

@meyeah710 David Ruffin is my grandfather and Nedra is my mom and all what you just said are true facts

@tereafrazier7126 16 күн бұрын

@@gerribritton8261thank you yes she loved us and my grandfather this just brung tears to my eyes because I miss my mommy so much

@anisewestbrook2197 4 ай бұрын

GOD OUR FATHER BLESSED THIS SINGER WITH AN BEAUTIFUL OUTSTANDING VOICE I GIVE GOD ALL THE PRAISES🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@GigiCorrado1 3 ай бұрын

I loved him. He was the Temptations. He made the group. I always felt a connection with him. He reminded me of my brother in a lot of ways. Rest in peace David. Never forgotten.❤

@julieHartzog-xi5iv 3 ай бұрын

Otis is worthless, the group can do without him any day any time. Ain’t no one will missed him. That’s good saying David , ain’t no body come to see you Otis Hahahaha

@Nitrous2OH 2 ай бұрын

@@julieHartzog-xi5ivNah Otis was the glue that held that group together. Hate or like him, you can't say he was worthless to the Temptations.

@tarsheajordan3201 4 ай бұрын

That voice, those songs, my childhood memories❤ '71

@wandalbrannen5181 4 ай бұрын

There's ABSOLUTELY nothing we can do about David's death today, its been decades since he's been gone, all l know is that he had an amazing voice, his singing talent was unmatched and l hope he's Resting Peacefully, not interested in what happened Then, Now, cause it's neither Here or There, strictly IRRELEVANT!

@medfordmystic1961 Ай бұрын

You are patronizing the man, yet you expect to be taken seriously? Why do you find those things irrelevant? They are the qualities that make the man, along with his impressive vocal abilities. Do you prefer consumer-friendly knowledge? Do you like your information to be sanitized and presented in a tidy manner? If so, that's great for you.

@talishabailey 4 ай бұрын

He said he use to show up at shows and walk on stage and steal the microphone 😂😂😂😂 LOVE IT......

@GigiCorrado1 3 ай бұрын

I saw one of his shows that he did that. He was singing , Ain’t too proud to beg.

@Muushca03 2 ай бұрын

Right???? Ha😅

@pinklady5559 4 ай бұрын

Truly sad because he had so much talent but those drugs be to powerful to fight and it always becomes a losing battle , RIP David a talent lost forever

@jennifursun3303 4 ай бұрын

got to talk to one of the Funk Brothers who traveled with them for a while who said he and his friend who also played for them would grab food back stage and leave as fast as possible because of the illegal stuff going on back stage

@kennethcochran9124 4 ай бұрын

You can't forget the classic" And what u got to say Blue? That's right Otis, Whatever u say Otisssss." 😂😂😂😂😂

@markparrish3521 4 ай бұрын

Hilarious 😅😅

@jacquelinegross9705 Ай бұрын

Years later and I still break down listening to STATUE OF A FOOL AND WALK AWAY FROM YOUR LOVE...HITS DEEP WITHIN MY BEING 🙌👑🕊️🎁🥰🥹

@marvinwhittaker 5 ай бұрын

The classic 5 1964-1968 are my favorite Temptations line up.

@cudaus1 5 ай бұрын

I was lucky enough to see the original 5 at Eastern Michigan University in May of 1968. They will always be my favorite male group.

@marvinwhittaker 5 ай бұрын

@@cudaus1 Yes you were lucky to see the original Five Temptations. Who else was in the show besides The Temptations that night?

@CaliKidd1001 4 ай бұрын

David looked just liked his mom in that 1941 picture of her RIP to both

@RebeccaBaker-og9yd 5 ай бұрын

Yes, good memories. They don't make music like that anymore. Thanks!😮😅😊

@pureafrican3585 2 ай бұрын

I'm in my mid fifties and watching the movie Temptations bring me laughter and tears as if I know them all.💯🙏

@roberthudnall6382 4 ай бұрын

Thank you young people for recognizing a great musician thank everybody for recognizing David Ruffin one God's gifts to the world

@zanewoodward4822 4 ай бұрын

Money Brings out the Worst in people

@LaShaundaDixon-ul7pf Ай бұрын

Amen ! 😂

@natisharoberts6505 4 ай бұрын

What a gentleman as well as a true legend 👑❣💯 You are appreciated and missed. RIH❤🕊❤

@ashleyjenkins2745 2 ай бұрын

Gentlemen? That gentlemen you speak of was a woman beater

@theblockcat-ain1572 2 ай бұрын

And a woman beater

@sandraatkins2539 5 ай бұрын

Ruffin is my favorite singer of all time. I will always miss this beautiful man with that divine voice. Rest Mr. David Eli Ruffin. I will always miss and love you.💔🙏🙏🙏

@jayceew.rabbit9358 4 ай бұрын

Love the Temptations, not one song I don't like, my most favorite song is "just my imagination". Love the movie and watched it many times, I cannot watch it without crying every time Smokey sings "really gonna miss you". Each temptation was so talented and wonderful!

@AS-wj1du 3 ай бұрын

Just my imagination, my girl, wish it would rain, ain't too proud. They don't make songs or stars like this anymore. Love the temptations, supremes, ronettes, marvin, Stevie, Tammy, spinners, marvelettes. David shouldn't have beat Tammy though

@jayceew.rabbit9358 3 ай бұрын

@@AS-wj1du I agree on all your comment!

@knotrodgers818 Ай бұрын

It’s crazy to think that all of them could still be alive. They died so young. Outside of Otis the original 5 all passed 55 and younger.

@redabales8828 Ай бұрын

His dance moves was as smooth as his voice 😊

@ruthielong6949 2 ай бұрын

I continue to keep falling in love with the words from the song "I'm going to walk away from love before love Breaks my heart" ❤

@judolee6498 Ай бұрын

I met David and Eddie in Birmingham, Alabama at Oak Mtn State Park at a food festival being held there in the mid 80's They were just walking around! Most people were oblivious to who they were! They were so nice to me and just let me ramble on about their music! My friends thought I was lying about meeting them until I had the film developed the next day! Sad thing was I lost those pictures in a house fire in early 90's

@TexasT75751 4 ай бұрын

RIP David!! We share the same birthday

@lexdee523 5 ай бұрын

This is the first I've heard of Ruffin passing away in a different state then transported to Michigan to be buried. All this time, I was under the impression that he died in Detroit.

@jeanandre6998 5 ай бұрын

Nope he deff was not in Detroit

@leefbucks 5 ай бұрын

He died in Philly in a area near where I lived in west Philly and it was a crack area. The temps were in Philly to do a show and main man didn’t show up I remember this very well it was all over the news.

@lexdee523 4 ай бұрын

@@leefbucks So sad to hear that. Thanks for sharing.

@thefamily5357 4 ай бұрын

@@leefbucksthought it was Cleveland.

@leefbucks 4 ай бұрын

@@thefamily5357 Naw he died in philly and the neighborhood was a dump in which its built up now where patti labelle helped to bring a Shop rite supermarket in that area inside a plaza. Where he died or was found was in or at a crack house a few steps away from the Mann Music Center in the Parkside section of West Philadelphia. He was taken to University of Pennsylvania hospital where he was pronounced. I remember it cause i knew cats from that neighborhood we all went to Overbrook high school. Sorry for the long story but that's the jist of it.

@jocelynhkcarter 2 ай бұрын

David was the best singer the Tempts ever had. In my opinion the group wasn't the same after he left. Rest in paradise David, rest.

@brigittesmith6187 Ай бұрын

I agree

@michelemincey4201 5 ай бұрын

6:46 They should've made David's sudden appearances a part of the show. He was great but he got the big head. I just loved his voice and showmanship.

@brendathompson2378 5 ай бұрын

Me too

@Godzooky 4 ай бұрын

Man… that voice.

@antonioburnett2207 3 ай бұрын

There is no doubt one of the greatest singers of all time and obviously the greatest temptation rest in peace my brother David Ruffin

@ErnestHayes 5 ай бұрын

One of the best that ever did it I love his voice ❤❤.......

@TheIndoGod 4 ай бұрын

I Had No Idea He Sang For The Soul Stirrers. Swear No Other Group In History Has Had An Insane Line Up Of Lead Singers Like The Soul Stirrers. Also How Fucking Wild Is It That David Ruffin. Rick James & Melvin Franklin Were All Related

@JohnMoore-bi5ld 2 ай бұрын

1 of the best lead singers of all time of any group his voice was awsome

@ClearanceCatron 2 ай бұрын

David Ruffin One Of The Historians Singers Of Earth's Times, There Will Never Be Another After Him Singing To Me And You! He Will Go Down In Our Hearts Memories Forever! I Whole Heartly Appove This Message! The Sounds Of Catron!

@redastcyr4811 2 ай бұрын

David ruffin will always be my favorite singer. I just love that man's voice. I was so sad the way he passed on❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@ronaldgreen8423 5 ай бұрын

Some of these celebrities are some of the most flawed people walking around.🎤🤔

@brooklynqueen7089 5 ай бұрын

This must be someone who was born after Ruffin died. Better research needed.

@lindahines9380 5 ай бұрын

he is a hater no doubt!

@idontknow7738 5 ай бұрын

It is "AI" (robot).

@sourdiesel681 4 ай бұрын

@@idontknow7738dude that this was a human speaking 😂😂😂😮😮😮

@idontknow7738 4 ай бұрын

@sourdiesel681 I am not a dude. And, that is "AI"/robot. We can all agree to disagree. No harm, no foul, and just keep it moving. 😆 P.S. Sadly, "AI" is the new thing now. It has been around for a minute though. When I pay bills over the phone, it is "AI" (robot) handling the call. You have to almost yell at the robot if you want to speak to a live person. That has happened to me more than a couple of times. 😂 People are losing their jobs because of "AI." Wake up. 💤😴💤

@DominicBealSr-jg1rk 4 ай бұрын

Mr David Ruffin was my idol and the Temptations was and they all inspires me. I'm a entertainer and they work. 😅

@lindahines9380 5 ай бұрын

why don't you shut up! we knew all this stuff! rip! David and Eddie both of them were fantastic together and solo❤

@JayBelafonte 4 ай бұрын

😂😂

@marindashelton5849 5 ай бұрын

My sister she loved Eddie Kendricks she thought that David is the reason that Eddie deleted songs anymore I told her that David voice was just as good as Eddie's we went to every

@marindashelton5849 5 ай бұрын

❤Motown review

@tupaclove 4 ай бұрын

What are u even trying to say girl u gotta learn basic thinking and writing skills.. shessshhh

@ericaboone9816 2 ай бұрын

Tf are you talking about 🤦🏾‍♀️ none of what you saying makes any sense 😂

@llamont2336 4 ай бұрын

David allegedly hit Tammi in the head with a motorcycle helmet during one (of many of) his fits of rage.

@tilliemoore6895 2 ай бұрын

David ruffin was a Wonder in my life at that time I was a young woman at that time.. a song about his life. A song about love. And growing up in this world at that time. Praise song about life and what you was really going through it was in his songs. In his life and in my life. He was a great artist I love this voice God bless his soul God bless his soul. 🙏🙏💐💝 Dave and Eddie was very close bless them they will always be missed. 🥰🥰

@soulspeaker1650 4 ай бұрын

I need the rain to disguise the tears in my eyes

@jeromestanford7657 21 күн бұрын

David Ruffin was David Ruffin he lived as a king of The Temptations he will never be forgotten The Temptations itself was love and most known in Spain from everyone

@vin4559 2 ай бұрын

Much Love to that shared story. I was at Temple U in 1990. To know that I was doing my thing at time on that day and that you were as well and part of that day for you was hearing him is that we are all humans going about our business but moments are what lives on and we pass after we pass...

@GrandChamp93 4 ай бұрын

Rest Easy King 💯🙌🏾🙏🏾🕊️

@terrybell5053 4 ай бұрын

David was at home on stage singing ., a pure crooner and I know cause we can tell

@Diddddu 5 ай бұрын

This is from the movie in real life David was the voice and according to Denis they took David right back and fired him but his real interest was to go solo.

@onionhortonjr 5 ай бұрын

How do you know, Pinocchio?

@Diddddu 4 ай бұрын

@@onionhortonjr Dennis says it in an interview a while back.He said something in the lines of he called his mom the night he got fired when they took David back him and David were already homies.

@esthert643 4 ай бұрын

My Girl...loved it! Its so sad that drugs and early death has plagued the music industry for forever. There must be something going on as we've been told. Now that there's videos not just pictures, there's receipts and 2024 its all coming out and folks are uncomfortable in both the music and movie industry 🤔 What's done in the dark is coming out in the light thru KZfaq and more arenas smh 🙌🏽🙏🏽

@aprilwashington844 3 ай бұрын

Moood Changer

@TaliaJanette 4 ай бұрын

David ruffin was capricorning before capricorning was a thing.

@myatfayroe7975 3 ай бұрын

I think that's why my Capricorn granny loves her some David Ruffin.

@mumra100 4 ай бұрын

David died in Philly sir.

@MoniqueTalley-dn5dh 5 ай бұрын

Filled with sadness and confusion

@marindashelton5849 5 ай бұрын

I was unable to finish my comment we went to every Motown review Detroit child's life we loved it we bragged about it for I can't even remember how many years cuz I am 69 years old and my sister and my sister is 70

@HIMtheeHim-wf5nm 4 ай бұрын

Great singer

@vernoncephas7849 6 күн бұрын

The Temptation gone but will live on in the hearts of all their fans so much talent gone but never forgotten ❤😢

@frankiemiles911 3 ай бұрын

He didn't die in Detroit. He was In Philadelphia, PA. In June 1991.

@tyneliousthepharaoh6727 26 күн бұрын

David ruffin was one of the greatest singers of all time along with Eddie Kendricks. They will never be replaced.

@Judeaben 5 ай бұрын

a correction: according to Otis Williams, The Temptations' first choice to replace Al Bryant was Jimmy Ruffin but the group quickly noticed Jimmy had 2 left feet, then afterwards took a look at David

@onionhortonjr 5 ай бұрын

Nobody cares

@okeydokey9693 4 ай бұрын

@@onionhortonjrHow rude of you.

@onionhortonjr 4 ай бұрын

@@okeydokey9693 uoy kcuf

@meekamoore8789 4 ай бұрын

When I hear anything about Davis Ruffin, yes his name is DAVIS, I see Leon!

@warriorv9359 4 ай бұрын

R.i.p. baaadass David R and r.i.p. babygirl sister r.i.p. mija

@priscillamcclure4272 3 ай бұрын

I Love his voice, so very sad how he died, what a legend.

@sammyk702 4 ай бұрын

Heres a fun fact terre haute is in a valley wabash valley to be exact! It's also where the okc bomber was executed. Never knew david ruffin served time there for back taxes i learned something new today lol

@rayraydewitt4132 Ай бұрын

Along with Ron Isley too.

@lillieholmes4521 16 күн бұрын

The way you do the things you do….MY Girl….i wish it would rain…..Oh my My Goodness I will never forget the TEMPTATIONS

@Muushca03 2 ай бұрын

A Greek church parking lot was on the corner of our house. You would find us girls, cousins, and sisters five ten yrs apart in age at night, dancing and singing. We had a dinky little radio. We were poor. We just didn't know it. We always had food, clean clothes and the Temptations. We had it all.❤

@clarencegilmore8254 4 күн бұрын

I saw Him in Chicago Arie crown theater it hurt Me when people walked out on his performance , reason being he Didn't sound like the DAVID Ruffin We can to see Later on the press leaked about his drug use. We All wanted sing like David Ruffin. He changed the way we dressed especially slim guys like Me. GOD Keep Him 😢😢😢😢

@Howtododrugs. 4 ай бұрын

Man I love the temps you got a sub just for this vid

@kushkeyz313 4 күн бұрын

My favorite singer, I just visited his grave in Detroit he at the same cemetery alot of my family at, I always clean his grave off an sit an talk to him I like the new slab they got on his grave now

@user-be5to5nq5h 4 ай бұрын

“Ain’t nobody coming to see you Otis”.. “I’m the one selling the records”

@Cportfinest912 4 ай бұрын

This documentary videos should be done over because several videos are of Eddie Kendrick and not David Ruffin ❤

@layna-heyhey 4 ай бұрын

I don't get it, why sue over the way he was portrayed ? He did do drugs, he did show lots of ego, he did hit his women, he really did use to show up and take over the stage during the time he wasn't with the temptations, he did have a great voice (which I don't think the drugs diminished much of ), and so forth. Was it really that bad of a portrayal?

@demontemorton6381 2 ай бұрын

it was the way his death was portrayed. he wasn't dumped out of a limo at a hospital. he was taken to the hospital by his driver but i guess they did that for dramatic effect.

@layna-heyhey 2 ай бұрын

@@demontemorton6381 I guess, but that's also (imo) a small detail. It just so happens that my uncle was a lab tech at the hospital when he was brought in, and was one of the first to know of his death being called, so I always knew how Ruffin was brought in. For me that detail in the movie wasn't that huge a deal. I hope his fam are okay now tho

@queenmommie100 Ай бұрын

We lost so many angels 😭 when we were under the curses of Deuteronomy 28. But we are still here and his voice will forever live. Thank you MH for the best music 🎶 on the planet. APTTMHGY acknowledge Mother Wisdom 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.

@arianalovelace1133 12 күн бұрын

His voice was so beautiful,I’m 32 but I appreciate him “walk away from love” “heaven help us all” “put a little live in your heart” are my favourite songs ❤

@1mishee 2 ай бұрын

His voice should've been patented! He put so much into his singing it was unreal. Crazy though he said back then, "ain't nobody coming to see you, Otis!". Now Otis is the only 1 left & still performing 🎭.

@user-oe1zx7vf6f 2 ай бұрын

An interview of Leon who portrayed David in the movie where that line originated said he ad libbed that comment thus I assume😮 David didn't actually say it but he probably should have as Otis mainly contributed to the downfall of the group

@user-oe1zx7vf6f Ай бұрын

Finally at least one other person realizes what a negative influence Otis was! As for any positive contribution he certainly didn't exert himself If you observe his performances it's clear why he outlived the others who gave their all But maybe he was giving his all

@user-oe1zx7vf6f Ай бұрын

David seemed like an intelligent respectful well mannered man who would not make comments like that If you watch his interviews and observe his performances it appears that some individuals wanted to discredit him Otis played a big part probably because he was jealous of David's talent and popularity Then there was Berry Gordy who took advantage of the group financially so David fought him and eventually left Motown and persuaded Eddie to leave also Berry held David back career wise because he challenged Berrys mistress Diana Ross

@violet9853 3 ай бұрын

It's profoundly sad!!!😢 RIP, dear soul. I love you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@catherinegulledge7520 3 ай бұрын

David Ruffin were a good singer. His voice were different from the others and everyone love that deep and great voice sound he had about his voice.

@Califresh21 4 ай бұрын

Beauty’s only skin deep is my favorite

@user-me7dv4it2e 3 ай бұрын

The only time I can comment on David Ruffin is when I hear him sing . And when he sings I do not want to be disturbed ...

@och4654 5 ай бұрын

Life ❤ it is about choices He was super 😢

@geraldmarsh4520 14 күн бұрын

I was there throughout the Temptations origins with Motown and just as that great album they released which was overlooked by many, " Memories" is still my favorite!