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  • The genius of David Ruffin ... written when he was 18 years old !

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  • @040670lucy
    @040670lucy 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Tears rolling down my cheeks as this song tugs at my heart... Remembering when I was younger than today. Sometimes I wish I could go back to the days.
    Songs like these are lost..

  • @kinghezekiahisrael6053
    @kinghezekiahisrael6053 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    If he was writing material like this at 18 just imagine what great songs he could have written if he would have kept it together

    • @larryray86
      @larryray86 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't think he actually wrote it, but he always said it.

  • @corbinwood501
    @corbinwood501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    No one performs like this anymore. The statue pose is everything!

    • @growthdevelopment7412
      @growthdevelopment7412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      All time favorite

    • @reginaldblue697
      @reginaldblue697 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The amazing thing about this video is at the end, he poses like a statue great performance so conferencing ❤️💯👍🏾

    • @adriennerobinson1180
      @adriennerobinson1180 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Truth Indeed

    • @MrSmoove71
      @MrSmoove71 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      EVERYTHING ❤❤

    • @sheila2517
      @sheila2517 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Still hits ❤

  • @johnbarnett6924
    @johnbarnett6924 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Great post ❤ thanks to all who were responsible for this ❤ revisited Jan 29 2024❤John Barnett

  • @lynnlee334
    @lynnlee334 5 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Only a Musical Genius could write something like this at 18

    • @S-ClassCustoms
      @S-ClassCustoms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He didn't actually write this song.... but he always claimed to for some reason

    • @nataliep3038
      @nataliep3038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@S-ClassCustoms I don't know why he would either. It has to be some truth in it somehow, he met someone and they wrote it together, Something because it makes no sense. Why pick that song if you going lie about a song? It was so unfortunate that David never wrote a memoir before he died. He always said he would one day. So many unanswered questions that only can be answered by him.

    • @alfandeddie
      @alfandeddie ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@nataliep3038 David’s widow wrote a book, A Memoir: David Ruffin-My Temptation. She states that David wrote it and released the song in 1958 under the name Little Eddie Bush when he was 17. I read this on a website call Country Thang Daily. If this is true I don’t know why he wouldn’t of sued for authorship and royalties.

    • @nsmcgirt
      @nsmcgirt ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m sorry this song does not sound like any country song I ever heard. David by default. Also, you’re not gonna tell me some white dude didn’t steal a 17-year-olds song? Please

    • @adriennerobinson1180
      @adriennerobinson1180 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh Yes

  • @TondiPap
    @TondiPap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    The most underrated SOUL singer of all the time...This brother is a true legend

    • @PriscillaErve
      @PriscillaErve 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      David Ruffin was not underated!

    • @coreanwalker9422
      @coreanwalker9422 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Mr David Eli Ruffin the G.O.A.T
      His was definitely a gift from God for all to enjoy even unto this day. His voice will ever be duplicated.

    • @Algorithm_work_your_magic
      @Algorithm_work_your_magic 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      not quite sure if I would call being the lead singer of one of the most successful selling, best known, legendary groups in the world "underrated"

    • @Rob774
      @Rob774 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The OP doesn't know the definition of the word 'underrated.'
      You are literally talking about one of the GOAT singers.

  • @billiejean7405
    @billiejean7405 8 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    There will never be another. People aren't even born with voices like this anymore! It's over!

    • @angelahall1987
      @angelahall1987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      BillieJean Truth!!!

    • @yahuchananjudah8917
      @yahuchananjudah8917 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You said a muff full dammit Mann smh

    • @Nubianskin901
      @Nubianskin901 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen!!!

    • @MsCK34
      @MsCK34 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sadly very very TRUE...

    • @theYear_project
      @theYear_project 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Calm down. Have you lived forever? How would you know? Don't be so selfish

  • @bryanhenderson7792
    @bryanhenderson7792 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    David Ruffin and Eddie Kendrick was one of a kind and there will never be another

  • @dashaecrawford1255
    @dashaecrawford1255 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    the fact i am 22 and this is one of my fav songs... my gma raised me right

    • @AmandaNBS
      @AmandaNBS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeeeees!!

    • @ITWTK
      @ITWTK 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the coldest I’ve ever heard 😔😔🥲🥲🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @marciawellington4333
    @marciawellington4333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I wonder if the ppl in the audience realised what a privilege it was to bear witness to this fantastic performance. This man was just pure talent. Luv u David. I pray that your spirit is at peace.

    • @darrenanthony8473
      @darrenanthony8473 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'd realized that.I was there. I was 19. After watching the Lakers just win the championship I caught the bus down there to see Ed and David at The forum what a performance

    • @imbees2
      @imbees2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I realize

    • @Honestly20
      @Honestly20 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Greatness

    • @DorisKeith-v5j
      @DorisKeith-v5j หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marciawellington4333 I never saw him live but I realize what a phenomenal talent he is and listen to him almost daily David is my Everything ❤️

  • @DreamChaser415
    @DreamChaser415 8 ปีที่แล้ว +390

    His voice is Strong, raspy, elegant, passionate, soulful. The Lord blessed this man.

    • @augustuscaesar7846
      @augustuscaesar7846 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That's all that can be said. The heavens must favor you a lot a lot to give you a voice like Ruffin or rather to give Ruffin a voice like that.

    • @inspector7112
      @inspector7112 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      His voice was pretty much shot from all the crack smoking by this time

    • @annola44
      @annola44 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We knew it. I wished he knew it. He would have treated it a little kinder. Best voice ever.

    • @DreamChaser415
      @DreamChaser415 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      +Inspector711 His voice was never shot. Even at his worst he was better than most.

    • @christhomas5761
      @christhomas5761 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Yes I agree.. I think this performance was not long before he passed but he still sounds good.

  • @charms85
    @charms85 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    There are just some people that I would give a second chance of life on this earth.
    Thank you Mr. Ruffin. DAVID❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
    06/2024

  • @tdshaker
    @tdshaker 10 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    I wish David could have kept it together longer, for all of us to enjoy his music, drugs screwed him up. We lost a lot when he died. He was a superstar.

    • @krame99
      @krame99 10 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You are so right people don't understand how big he was for the temps nobody had a voice like David not Marvin not Levi Stubbs and they were two of the greatest to come out of Motown David was in a league of his own and I'm so sick if people saying Dennis Edwards was just as good as David cause he won a Grammy well there were no r&b Grammys in 1965 cause my girl would have won hands down people that don't know about the temps don't know how smokey even said when David left it was just a matter of time before the temps would go down hill and what they had 3 maybe 4 hits nothing like the early years just my thoughts.

    • @mfalmekali
      @mfalmekali 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Word.

    • @SuperBeachbum74
      @SuperBeachbum74 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      NO DISRESPECT TO DENNIS EDWARDS but his smokey voice was easy too copy, after DAVID RUFFIN left i couldn't stand anyone else singing any of the songs he sang lead on-horrible,DAVID could not be replaced vocally

    • @nasriali9984
      @nasriali9984 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      tdshaker I I

    • @racerx6041
      @racerx6041 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      tdshaker :Thank God we had him as long as we did. RIP David Ruffin.✌

  • @imbees2
    @imbees2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Nobody can write and sing a song like this in 2024. If they can, do it!

    • @GlendaClarke-ir2cd
      @GlendaClarke-ir2cd หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't even know why he said that wrote this song. It was written by Jan Crutchfield and first sung by Jack Greene.

    • @EmmaGardner-bh3yr
      @EmmaGardner-bh3yr 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Imbees2:don't think it will happen EVER

    • @GlendaClarke-ir2cd
      @GlendaClarke-ir2cd 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@imbees2 The odd thing is that Ruffin took credit for writing it, but it was written in 1969 by Jan Crutchfield, and sung by Jack Greene before Ruffin sang it in 1975.

  • @TheNikki810
    @TheNikki810 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    whoever wrote it,he blew it out of the water,thats all that matter,35 years later still sound good to me,people all ages still trying to hear ruffin sing.thats real talk,not crap!!!!!!

  • @MPL616
    @MPL616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    “I heard in his voice a strength my own voice lacked.”
    - Marvin Gaye -

    • @nattyburrell5915
      @nattyburrell5915 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      WOW!

    • @LoGKPENNYWISE
      @LoGKPENNYWISE 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Crazy that they had beef the collab from these two would of been epic

    • @WittynotSilly
      @WittynotSilly หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@LoGKPENNYWISEMarvin and David didn't have beef lol Teddy P and Marvin definitely had issues so did Marvin and Lou Rawls but Marvin and David knew each other since the early 60s before David even joined the temps Marvin played the drums on some of the temps records and the temps sang background on some of marvin's records

    • @LoGKPENNYWISE
      @LoGKPENNYWISE หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WittynotSilly I saw a documentary about them who said Marvin had beef with him over abusing this other singer he was with

  • @brilamar1
    @brilamar1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    🎉❤😊.
    Pure Gold.
    Pure Singing.
    Real Music.
    Real Blessings.
    Thank God I am old enough to have seen and heard David with The Classic 5 Temptations in my life. I will listen to their Real Music until I take my last breath.

  • @dorothymims9957
    @dorothymims9957 11 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    This is the greatest. You can feel the emotion pouring out in his song. This is what songs lack today, feelings and emotions that embrace the listener. Great work, which I feel cannot be compared. I agree as well, he carried around a broken heart in which he showed in performance.

    • @BillyBaloo
      @BillyBaloo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This song was NOT written by David Ruffin! It was written by Jan Crutchfield and first recorded in 1969 by Jack Green. I know it is a great song and see why David Ruffin WOULD STEAL THE CREDIT FOR WRITING IT!

    • @annacaldwell8151
      @annacaldwell8151 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BillyBaloo shut all the way up 👌🏿

    • @adriennerobinson1180
      @adriennerobinson1180 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Truth Indeed AMEN 🙏

    • @DorisKeith-v5j
      @DorisKeith-v5j 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Who stole it? Probably taken from Ruffin by the racist establishment with the help of Motown and their step and fetchit flunkies

    • @DorisKeith-v5j
      @DorisKeith-v5j 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Truth is in the eyes of the powers that be

  • @andybennett1026
    @andybennett1026 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My favourite vocalist ever ! I just looked this up on wiki and the writing credit is to someone called ‘Jan Crutchfield’ and was released by country artists ! I always thought he wrote it , well I don’t give a F***, I like to believe David wrote it ! He was the man and always will be . Taken far too soon ! Respect to Eddie , Paul & Dennis too R.I.P to all of them ! Thanks for the inspiration ! X

    • @bigfire97
      @bigfire97 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jan definitely stole his credit. Blacks back then were uneducated to credits, copyrights, ect.

  • @rippygirl423
    @rippygirl423 10 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    David has no idea how famous he still is.

    • @judithsinift1983
      @judithsinift1983 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      perhaps today yes he's in heaven watching..love u david

    • @angelahall1987
      @angelahall1987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      perhaps today He'll never ever know.

    • @nyeshabrooks8666
      @nyeshabrooks8666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣🤣 right

    • @shirleyfrazier7826
      @shirleyfrazier7826 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I PLAY HIS MUSIC ALMOST EVERYDAY..THE TEMPTATIONS WAS AN ERA OF THEIR OWN. I WOULD HAVE LOVED 4
      THEM 2BE IN THE MOVIES
      DAVID WOULD HAVE MADE EXCELLENT BAD GUY..THE TALL N LANKY BUILD.LOVE U MR RUFFIN..N ALL THE GREAT GROUPS.LUVVVV

    • @sheliamcmillian9794
      @sheliamcmillian9794 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He knows, he was the greatest and still is! I listen to him everyday.

  • @sheppiehet5464
    @sheppiehet5464 8 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    watched many of Mr. Ruffin's performances and thought that he could be an actor, but then I realise that he was too REAL to be an actor. Simply beautiful!

  • @fliffleflaffle8100
    @fliffleflaffle8100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    His live performance blows away his studio version, incredible.

  • @bevmchugh5903
    @bevmchugh5903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Just blows me away every time I hear it. David Ruffin superstar

    • @KeatingWoodman404
      @KeatingWoodman404 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello 👋 Dear, how are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Keating woodman and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

  • @regenacurry6087
    @regenacurry6087 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love seeing 4:17 - 4:33 RIP to one fine brother!!! Mr. David Ruffin your voice is missed!!!

  • @tmalone2530
    @tmalone2530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    PURE TALENT! Something that does NOT exist in 2020 with these new "artists"

    • @AHMAD-2324
      @AHMAD-2324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well they have talent they just don't have this level of talent.

    • @sharonlove8235
      @sharonlove8235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true….

    • @TheRealDyscyples
      @TheRealDyscyples 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AHMAD-2324 these artist today straight trash.

    • @adriennerobinson1180
      @adriennerobinson1180 ปีที่แล้ว

      It sure doesn't exist anymore. Beyond Sad

    • @DanFrechette
      @DanFrechette ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s because the only people you hear of are rich people.. this is back when people who struggled became famous. Now it’s rich beautiful fake empty people who buy the fame.

  • @deborahpete3249
    @deborahpete3249 7 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I listen to this song constantly, cause he is relaying a message.

    • @m.henderson8431
      @m.henderson8431 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely

    • @19mecanico93
      @19mecanico93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I do too... must have listened to it a thousand times....

    • @christinacook8969
      @christinacook8969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely

    • @veronicabanks5319
      @veronicabanks5319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      First time hearing this song. What is the message about?

    • @BillyBaloo
      @BillyBaloo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This song was NOT written by David Ruffin! It was written by Jan Crutchfield and first recorded in 1969 by Jack Green. I know it is a great song and see why David Ruffin WOULD STEAL THE CREDIT FOR WRITING IT!

  • @SMURF-94
    @SMURF-94 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Davis has become my favorite singer, this man was Purely talented..nobody has a voice like this...despite any of his issues, Rest Well brother man..Sing one time for us 🎵🎙

  • @georgettejonah2580
    @georgettejonah2580 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    He had it all. He was so blessed with physical beauty, the captivating & commanding voice to march. Rest well, David 🙏💔❤️

  • @IyoNye_GSGM
    @IyoNye_GSGM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    This live version KILLED the studio version! 🙌🏽💕💕💕

    • @markclark2329
      @markclark2329 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You are so Correct That's Exactly What I Sad,The Live Version Sounds Way Better Than the Studio Version !!!

    • @STYLWALKER1
      @STYLWALKER1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Most definitely!!

  • @Unsubscribed321
    @Unsubscribed321 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A distinct voice that will linger on for generations.

  • @sugga2365
    @sugga2365 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    David Ruffin was in a league of his own. Rest David, your fans love you. Gone but never forgotten. Let the music play❤️❤️

  • @TB-ct2xw
    @TB-ct2xw 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    One of the most passionate unique singers of the world!! Love this song and performance. He is an icon!♥

  • @jacquelinegross9705
    @jacquelinegross9705 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I still cry when I hear David Ruffin sing sometimes especially this song...He was my Uncle's favorite singer and my Uncle passed away on my birthday which was yesterday but in 2011 🙌👑🕊️❤️🔥❤️🎼🎵🎶🔊💃🕺

  • @bigst05
    @bigst05 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    David really was in a class all by himself. Even after years of drug abuse and life on the road he still sang like no other.

  • @kubancigar9335
    @kubancigar9335 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    This man here got a lot a SOUL, love this song

  • @adriennerobinson1180
    @adriennerobinson1180 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW, This is the first time I ever heard this beautiful song. I just l9ve me some David Ruffin. You are Sorely Missed and Loved RIH. Your voice is one of best ever,never to be replaced.

  • @juliebrant254
    @juliebrant254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    It tears my heart out listening to this.. So talented man, I don't think anyone has ever had such a natural ability to reach into your very soul with his.. So very emotional voice.
    Such a big loss far too early💔😭💔

  • @brittontownsend9120
    @brittontownsend9120 8 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    How can you dislike this? David Ruffin was so awesome!

  • @evoniaellerby3341
    @evoniaellerby3341 8 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Yes!!! I love David Ruffin!!!! There will never be another voice like his.

  • @jeffreyrascoe1616
    @jeffreyrascoe1616 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Musical. Genius!!! That pose gets me every time. Thank you Mr. Ruffin.

  • @jermainejohnson9273
    @jermainejohnson9273 10 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This brothers voice is simply amazing, and his range is legendary. This video is of him singing LIVE, late in his career. Imagine for just a split second how his voice would have sounded had foreign toxins not been introduced into his system for years at this point! Incredible!

    • @marshalastovall4270
      @marshalastovall4270 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      JERMAINE Johnson actually, I believe his voice improved as he aged...even in spite of the substances in his system. His singing and speaking voice became even raspier...which is what makes it so unique.
      It will be hundreds of years from now that there will be another male singer as talented as David Ruffin.

  • @michaeldefeo2272
    @michaeldefeo2272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    David Ruffin sang all his songs with so much passion and soul. when he was done singing that song he owned it. David was a absolute powerhouse.He was in a class all by himself.

  • @mariedowtin6635
    @mariedowtin6635 8 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    I don't care what he did in is life he was a great singer love you David Ruffin

  • @brendabeers4400
    @brendabeers4400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    What a great song and done perfectly by David.... his masterpiece!

  • @yobee1418
    @yobee1418 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He was getting High as Hell in these times of His Life,but His Voice was this there.🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪

  • @STYLWALKER1
    @STYLWALKER1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    DO Y'ALL HAVE ANY IDEA HOW GENIUS THIS PERFORMANCE IS!!! IM MEAN THE STATUE STANCE HE DOES..........WHAT?? AND HE DID IT TWICE AT THAT!!! I'M SOOOO FREAKING HAPPY I FOUND THIS VID. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE DOWNLOAD. THE ONLY THING IS THE ALBUM VERSION DOESN'T HAVE AS MUCH SOUL IN IT AS THIS MASTERPIECE. I PLAYED THIS VIDEO ALREADY LIKE 50 TIMES. HEY, IM FROM DETROIT. I AM MOTOWN BABY.

  • @virginiastock5518
    @virginiastock5518 10 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I just love David singing this. What an amazing song.

    • @BillyBaloo
      @BillyBaloo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This song was NOT written by David Ruffin! It was written by Jan Crutchfield and first recorded in 1969 by Jack Green. I know it is a great song and see why David Ruffin WOULD STEAL THE CREDIT FOR WRITING IT!

  • @jascam1
    @jascam1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    On of the joys of having lived during this era to hear such great voice, wouldn't change it for nothing.

  • @jeh2009ish
    @jeh2009ish 10 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    One of a kind, there will never be another David ruffin

  • @karlbutler4029
    @karlbutler4029 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    No voice could come close to this man,What a gift from God .I was Blessed to see this special talent live many times .Thank You David !!

  • @howardrobinson7868
    @howardrobinson7868 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    this should have 10 million views hands down maybe more there will never be another David Ruffin

  • @kimwinston377
    @kimwinston377 9 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    David Ruffin hands down in a league of his own IDC who else sang this song they couldn't sing it like Mr.Ruffin...RIP David #1fan yes....and this guy was bfo my time and I am a fan as if I was from his era luv the Temps too...with Ruffin of course

  • @lestinecramer3534
    @lestinecramer3534 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Happy Birthday to David Ruffin January' 18. Thanks David for what youv did for the Music World. RIP you are missed. Love The Temptations Forever

  • @randygiles9214
    @randygiles9214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Powerful voice, performance, those lyrics! Yes we've all felt like that....maybe more than once in life. RIP David.

  • @seekerone8368
    @seekerone8368 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Nothing but total respect for the Legend, Mr. David Ruffin.💯❤️

  • @wilbertevans3792
    @wilbertevans3792 8 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    why all this hating no one of the haters could touch Mr Ruffin

    • @fredalee4083
      @fredalee4083 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree.

    • @charhodalexander1300
      @charhodalexander1300 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Xe

    • @sharonlatour6230
      @sharonlatour6230 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      249 peeps have NO IDEA! RIP David

    • @ebonywillis6657
      @ebonywillis6657 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wilbert Evans nobody!!

    • @didarden
      @didarden 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      the world was filled then with jealously for him because no one could compare

  • @jbve2006
    @jbve2006 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My goodness what a voice ! Through all he went through he never lost that incredible voice. Ain’t nobody coming to see you Otis !

  • @gailhardaway729
    @gailhardaway729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    To this Day He's Still One Of The Greatest Soulful Singer True To The World, 2022💜🥰

  • @nettaboogf
    @nettaboogf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    so build a statue, and build it high so the world can see.. inscribe the world's greatest fool and name it after me.

    • @teresahen
      @teresahen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Gwenetta Farmer this is my anthem song

    • @jayasmith9581
      @jayasmith9581 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      What pure and utter honesty!!

    • @BillyBaloo
      @BillyBaloo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@teresahen This song was NOT written by David Ruffin! It was written by Jan Crutchfield and first recorded in 1969 by Jack Green. I know it is a great song and see why David Ruffin WOULD STEAL THE CREDIT FOR WRITING IT!

    • @teresahen
      @teresahen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BillyBaloo oh ok I didn't know that great song though

    • @skepchica
      @skepchica 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@teresahen Because it's not true. But I agree, it is a great song. ❤

  • @fendibabii2118
    @fendibabii2118 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This song is amazing 🤩

  • @brianakelley123
    @brianakelley123 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So incredible. Such a good performance

  • @shelbymartin502
    @shelbymartin502 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That voice.... whewwwww.
    Mind you he was older here. Yet that voice was GOLD!!!

  • @carolinematthews8291
    @carolinematthews8291 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    heard him sing this before but this is so raw with emotion,really moves me.

    • @AmandaNBS
      @AmandaNBS 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES❗❗❗❗

  • @williamscott9253
    @williamscott9253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Back in the day we had real music ! The kind that made you wanna love and love hard ! I’m sure I speaks for us all when I say . We thank God for you !God bless you brother. You are missed!

  • @olsoulboy
    @olsoulboy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    David Ruffin, a tortured soul throughout his short life, brought so much pleasure to so many....A talent from heaven...always was and will always be....SOULS No 1 vocalist...RIP DAVID...my all time musical hero.

  • @gregharding3168
    @gregharding3168 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pure soul God bless all the great singers who share their talent with the world....use your talents don't hide them under a bushel it will inspire and bless others...

  • @annetteb2432
    @annetteb2432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    3:43 The soft scream, and him walking away from the mic. 😂😂💋

    • @agneshull6006
      @agneshull6006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perfection!

    • @bigfire97
      @bigfire97 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That cracks me up everytime, then the guys dancing. The snap was right on que with the soft scream 😂

  • @royltee6520
    @royltee6520 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is and was only one David Ruffin. When God made him he broke the mold. No one sings like him. The sad part is I don't think he knew how awesome he was. Seeing him in concert made a little girl's heart happy. The Temptations are by far my all-time favorite group. My love for them is forever. David was at the Pinnacle of that group. God bless Otis for putting it together. 💯🥰💞

  • @lindarobinsonstreetcorner133
    @lindarobinsonstreetcorner133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song hit me like a ton of bricks, I love it and Mr. David Ruffin

  • @billkaiser9452
    @billkaiser9452 9 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    After David left the Temps, I didn't follow his career much at all. Now I see that I have to go back through all of his solo stuff to re-aquaint myself with his amazing voice. Just to look at his face and physique on this performance you can clearly see the damage drug abuse had done to him....but his voice was still AMAZING!!!
    This was an incredible performance...David still had the goods. Imagine his career without drugs.

  • @Noahlyf
    @Noahlyf 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This made me cry and David you did good on this this was a arner the tears you shared with us to this song. Rip David Ruffin

  • @demondjj35
    @demondjj35 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am only 47 BUT I have lived this song and I feel it !!!!!!!!!!Name it after me

  • @yankee52goblue78
    @yankee52goblue78 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This performance is amazing…I feel every note in my heart ❤️

  • @TheDeeharper5
    @TheDeeharper5 8 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Classic luv when he stike the Pose!!

    • @funkajafuuzy
      @funkajafuuzy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Dee Harper Yes Sir....Classic Ruffin!

    • @rcthomas6925
      @rcthomas6925 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen

  • @rickbaier1042
    @rickbaier1042 7 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Vocals from the deep that one cannot replicate unless you walk through the battle called life.

    • @rickbaier1042
      @rickbaier1042 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you.

    • @rickbaier1042
      @rickbaier1042 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The Temptations . Thank you sir I have walked it also survived it all by a power so great a gift not earned but delivered to me by my Lord Jesus.

    • @deborahpete7915
      @deborahpete7915 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rick Baier congratulations sir. I was was A fool in love, a long while. Honoring my vows. I'm a widow G3 yrs. I'm breathing.

    • @rickbaier1042
      @rickbaier1042 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Deborah Pete If you found love for 33 you definitely not a fool but blessed

    • @davidpatrick8989
      @davidpatrick8989 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rick Baier

  • @robertragolia744
    @robertragolia744 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    David ruffin and Eddie Kendricks, maurice white and phillip bailey, 4 amazing singers we will never have again

  • @louisecuffee8513
    @louisecuffee8513 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The best sounds ever, they reach deep within you and make you feel and think.

  • @mremac266
    @mremac266 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Man I would have loved to See David Ruffin Live and Barry White Live With His Full Orchestra. 2 of the Best To Ever do It

  • @bradk8504
    @bradk8504 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My favorite vocalist of all time. I’m here in 2019

  • @HellcatMad
    @HellcatMad หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    NFW. MY MOUTH HAS DROPPED.
    ALWAYS LOVED THIS SONG BY COUNTRY ARTIST.
    BY SEARCHING TODAY I FOUND THIS.
    ALWAYS LOVED David

  • @b.bailey8244
    @b.bailey8244 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this song - genius. and the choreography of the old motown and soul groups - pure artistry.

  • @neldajackson2314
    @neldajackson2314 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutly my favorite performer. Im 70 yrs young❤❤❤

  • @annetteb2432
    @annetteb2432 8 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Someone should build a Statute of David when he strikes his pose. RI✌👑💋

    • @nessahhrayhh
      @nessahhrayhh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They should have this statue at motown!!!

  • @bonitacornwell3266
    @bonitacornwell3266 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I cry everytime I watch this !! Just to know he wrote this when he was 18 yrs old and its so deep and the way his life went he was so great and so lost and was so loved

  • @nadinecoopercarter4351
    @nadinecoopercarter4351 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He’s Still The Best, and Relevant!❤

  • @keepupwithjones16jones51
    @keepupwithjones16jones51 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    David there will never be a man who could sing like that ever again!!’!! He was the BEST !

  • @christancurry3591
    @christancurry3591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This man wrote that at age 18 , David is everything .

  • @weotalks2810
    @weotalks2810 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tear STAINED VOICE,YOU cannot teach THIS,THIS was his God GIVEN GIFT,DAVID RUFFIN WAS one of the GREATEST SINGERS EVER,GOD REST HIM IN PEACE.

  • @derickcaldwell7120
    @derickcaldwell7120 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song should've had 50 million likes and viewssss deep

  • @marilynb7687
    @marilynb7687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg I still cry over this song ..
    Greases all time artist...I love you baby

  • @TheSolitary1
    @TheSolitary1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I keep listening to this song. I love it so much.

  • @jonlee2316
    @jonlee2316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So grateful we can still enjoy this today ...Temptations Forever...

  • @arlettemonroe953
    @arlettemonroe953 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its so sad how you cant watch a great performance by David without someone saying something about his addiction problem. By watching this, can you tell he does drugs ? No his.voice sounds above great, he never lost his ability to sing with his soul. He was an amazing singer whether or not he did drugs so lets focus on the bigger things, thanks.

  • @marthadevaney6699
    @marthadevaney6699 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of the best songwriters and singers I can't believe he ruined it. 😊 Rest in peace David ruffin

  • @rodddb
    @rodddb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Today was the first time I ever heard this song!!! A gem!!

  • @olebubby
    @olebubby 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was a huge hit in country music by Grand Ole Opry legend Jack Greene. Jack was the very first Male Vocalist of the Year for the CMA.. great songs are able to cross genre’s and this one certainly does.

  • @Stop_57followingme
    @Stop_57followingme 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I could listen to David all day long I love his voice now walk away from love is my favorite 🤩 song by him

  • @evelyntaylor6822
    @evelyntaylor6822 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    David was the best singer ever, and had such a stage presence.

  • @charlielynn3674
    @charlielynn3674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't know why I love this song so much.

  • @imbees2
    @imbees2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nobody don't sing this song, except, David Ruffin!!!!

    • @andrewdemetri579
      @andrewdemetri579 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      there is a fella who sings this tribute song he's brilliant 9n you tube