Depends on whether you have to watch the artist in a postage stamp size window or not. I love their comments and artists they bring - but I would at least like to see them at a reasonable size to enjoy otherwise it's like watching a video on a watch.
His gritty voice was the sound of the Temptations, for whom he was the lead singer during their best years. THE BEST David Ruffin song is My Whole World Ended. Please, please listen to the recorded version!
Agreed. David Ruffin was arguably one of the top 5 soul singers ever. Also agree that My Whole World Ended is one of the best articulated songs of lost love that I've ever heard. I visit it at least monthly when I'm feeling sad.
Eddie Kendricks was also a member of the Temptations. He also had a few solo hits after leaving the group. You might try KEEP ON TRUCKIN', and BOOGIE DOWN for more of those mid-7o's disco vibes. And as long as you walking that path can we please finally bring in the Big Maestro, Barry White. His deep voice let all the women know what was coming, how it was coming, and when it was coming. For starters, NEVER, NEVER, GONNA GIVE YOU UP, YOU'RE THE FIRST, THE LAST, MY EVERYTHING, IT'S ECSTACY, WHEN YOU LAY DOWN NEXT TO ME & one his last hits from the 9o's, PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH. Better be careful Amber. You might need to hose Jay down with some cold water after these songs of love. Or maybe it's the other way around. You two are a great couple as well as great people. God Bless you and your family. Enjoy.
He was with The Temptations. He sang lead on My Girl, Ain't Too Proud To Beg and so many others. This was his solo hit after he left them. Around 7yrs later. He left the Temptations in 1968.
Soul Train!!! Grew up in an all-white southern town, but my dad had a whole stack of Motown records that formed my taste in music since I was five years old. I played those records for hours at a time in the seventies. The groove is real. Love you guys so much. ❤️
David Ruffin is the same guy who sang lead on The Temptations "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" that I think you reacted to a while ago. "Statue of a Fool" is another great solo song. "I Wish It Would Rain" and "My Girl" are legendary songs that he sang lead on with The Temptations. An amazing voice.
I haven't heard this song in so long. I loved it when it was popular. He is definitely Motown, but during the the time when disco was just starting and the songs had a really good vibe for dancing. A lot of Motown singers did really great disco. Remember that the performers back then did everything. 60,s and 70's Motown is one of the very best genres of music ever made. Soul Train what can I say, I never missed it on Saturdays. I watched it not only for the music but to learn the latest dance moves.
Temptations: ‘papa was a rolling stone’, ‘Just my imagination’. A White band Motown signed is Rare Earth: ‘Get Ready’, ‘Tobacco Road’, ‘I just want to Celebrate’. They’ll surprise you!!
We were so lucky to be raised with all these magical artists. It was all about the voice....no synthesizer, no auto tune....didn't matter how cute you were. It was all about the pure talent of the person. Music was our way of communicating....no computers, no cell phones. Just an artist trying to reach the fans!@ keep listening, you've only scratched the surface.
David Ruffin had one of the best voices in music, period. I was born in 66, grew up outside of Detroit. So I heard every motown song. Over and over. My mother was a huge oldies fan and a country fan. I never got into the country music but I loved the classic rock and the motown sound. My favorite band of all time is Led Zeppelin and I would definitely rank David Ruffin in the top 5 singers that I've ever heard sing a song. Unfortunately, whether it was the way Berry ran motown or whether it was the culture inside of the temptations themselves, but David's ego got the best of him (he felt the band should be named David Ruffin and The Temptations, a la Diana Ross and The Supremes) and he didn't feel he was getting the recognition he deserved and unfortunately decided it was better to go his own way and have a solo career, With which he had moderate success. Unfortunately drugs ultimately got ahold of him and he died in I think it was 1991. 1. Such a loss to the music world.
Please also listen to my whole World ended by David Ruffin it is a phenomenal song. It’s been said that it sounds like he’s crying when he’s singing there’s so much anguish in his voice
I was so lucky to grow up in the 60’s , Motown, Beatles, Stones etc. my teenage years were spent in the 70’s. So I go the best of it, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd and on and on. I’m 62 but still have my ear to ground on new music and sounds. As the song says, I Love Music!
Amber!! That color looks beautiful on you and your hair is fire!! You are Jordan are a great couple. I can see and hear the love from both of you. Great video! Thanks for the fun!! And Wow!! David Ruffin sounded great!
You will love the unique voice of Johnny Mathis. A new 2020 release of him and Freda Payne singing “they can’t take that away from me”. He is 86 and still touring! He is known as the voice of romance.
Some of the Motown groups are The Four Tops, Jackie Wilson, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, The Spinners, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross And The Supremes , and of course The Jackson 5. I like ( Your love keeps lifting me) Higher and Higher by Jackie Wison.
@@TorreanoLamont IMO, Bryant wasn't with the group long enough for me to consider him a Temptation, he was more of an Elgin. Besides, he was replaced in early 64 and soon they had one of their biggest hits, "My Girl" and who was the lead singer, Mr. David Ruffin.
@@danwingo7512 well that's your opinion.... Al Bryant and David was one of Leads on the first album and either David had said himself that he replaced Al
OMG, 5:29 says it all: I KNEW Amber would react to that. Just didn't know how much thought. You guys really should hit some old TEMPTATIONS songs; most of the early ones are with DAVID RUFFIN as the lead. And they're all classics too. (ALSO GET AROUND TO DOING YEAR OF THE CAT by Al Stewart....)
You have made my day. David is one of my all-time favorite singers. I believe I have all of his albums. I describe his voice as other worldly. David actually embraced that music like a mother embracing her newborn. I absolutely was taken to another realm listening to him. Incidentally, you showed him in casual dress on that "Soul Train" performance. That was not his usual attire. David was known for wearing silk suits, jackets trimmed in mink, etc. He really did look gorgeous in his clothes because of that tall, slender physique. Thank you so much for this.❤
#FemaleFriday’s Motown/Atlantic Mary Wells - “Two Lovers” The Marvellettes - “Forever” Barbara Lewis - “Baby I’m Yours” Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - “Dancing In The Streets”
He was the lead singer for the Temptations in the 60's. He sang on the song Ain't to Proud to Beg, which you have reacted to. He also sang My Girl with them.
I am absolutely elated that you are featuring David. He is one of my favorite singers of all time. I like everything about that man. Thank you immensely. LOL. RIP beautiful David. The choir of angels is enriched by your presence.❤❤🙏🙏
I'm 66. Sooo glad I'm a baby boomer from the 50s. As I lived and breathed, all these songs filled the airwaves and bring back specific moments in past times. Thanx J. and Amber!
I forgot all about this song!! Your right Soul Train Memories!!! Great choice. Please react to MOTHERS FINEST "BABY LOVE" YOU WILL LOVE IT!! I give you my word you will not be disappointed!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
"Sunshineeee blue skies....please go away...my girl has found another and gone away..." David Ruffin was the lead for THE TEMPTATIONS when they rocketed to stardom, and they had some amazing hits like "i wish it would rain", "Ain't too proud to bed', "it's growing", "My girl", "the way you do the things you do" etc... David Ruffin run afoul of the group and was cast out and as a solo artist he went all in to get back on the scene as a solo artist with fantastic songs like "My whole world ended" and "A statue made of stone". He was truly a talented performer and there is some great performances of him on youtube. RIP David......we all miss you!
David Ruffin is my favorite Temptation! This brotha was the GOAT! You guys should try listening to Harold Melvin and the blue notes “the love I lost” and Eddie Kendricks “Boogie Down”
This is one of my absolute all-time favorite songs 💙🧡💜 He was with the group The Temptations before going solo. I would love love love if you could react to Treat Her Like a Lady please??? 🙏❤
Someday after you are more familiar with the Motown sound, you should watch the 25th Anniversary of Motown ! It is so amazing and all the great songs and artists !
I just found you two.... I am blown AWAY by your content and reactions!!! You Two are THE BEST MUSIC REACTION CHANNEL EVER!!! And I know A LOT!!!! I am in my late sixties and I am blessed to have grown up on most of what you play!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
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. 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> th-cam.com/video/rgDVR1sFckM/w-d-xo.html
Some late 70s & 80s Motown you should check out, Switch, Diana Ross, DeBarge, Rick James,Teena Marie, more Lionel Ritchie, more Temptations, Dazz Band, Dennis Edwards, Jermaine Jackson, Stevie Wonder and most definitely Smokey.
Hello. Just stumbled on your you tube. Born and raised in burbs of Detroit and watching and listening to your reaction of our soulful music town brought back many memories for me growing up in 70s. I totally enjoyed your reactions to the sound of Motown. David is an ICON
For me, David was the best among the best of that genre. The second iteration of the Temptations paled by comparison to their heyday with David in the lead.
David Ruffin, the SUPREME Soulful voice with the Temptations and as a solo artist too!!!!! The tenacious gritty pitch of his tenor sounds and the fullness of his falsetto! 😊👏🏾🎤🎶🎸🥁🎹💯
If you listen to his album titled "David," you will be able to hear a much more expansive range of David's vocal talents. I liked his work with the Temptations, but those songs were like bubble gum soul compared to the songs on his solo albums. Just to name a couple of my favorites, listen to "Dinah" and "Off and On." ENJOY😍❤
Amber! Seeing your shirt brings to mind the group of the same name. Enigma - "Return to Innocence" has a Native American vibe that you two would appreciate. Check them out!
David Ruffin is one of my top 3 male singers. To experience another outstanding (the greatest to me), raspy soul voice, listen to Marvin Junior on The Dells ,The Love we had Stays on my Mind.
Here's a song that you have just to got, got, got to do a reaction video for! It's "Cover of the Rolling Stone" by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show! It's about how they want to be on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and is a really great, fun song!
Miss TV from back then, Soul Train, Midnight Special, American Bandstand, Solid Gold, Future Shock, In Concert, Variety shows (Laugh in, Sonny and Cher, etc.) All with great live music...Great song...Loved it, Thanks guys, Peace
I’m glad so many young people are reacting to past music eras where everyone had to be able to sing to be able to be in the biz , no exceptions you we not going to be offered a record deal or have success if you couldn’t sing. And even rockers, funksters and disco singers still had to be able to really sing. That high note that David Ruffin does is amazing but it stands as standard level of talent that was showcased back then, that’s why there are so many artists from the past that are legends for just their singing voices when so many artist from the last twenty years are known for other talents other than just singing. It doesn’t take anything away from old or new artists, it’s just the standard level of talent expected by producers , songwriters, musicians , and the whole entertainment business in general. Also because they wrote and produced songs with feeling( like Walk Away From Love) for real singers who had the vocal range to bring what they wanted to convey in a song.
He was THE VOICE of the Temptations. You should do “I WISH IT WOULD RAIN” by Temptations. Absolutely majestic.
YAAAAAAAS! Also his rendition of Who's Loving You is impeccable.
The live version of that is amazing!
You beat me to it, I was thinking the same thing.
Thats my fav Temp song followed I'm i losing you
@@SabrinaL10101 Yes,yes, yes. I think we can all agree that we just love the Temptations.
Can we all agree that when they upload our day is instantly better!❤
Depends on the music selection
Depends on whether you have to watch the artist in a postage stamp size window or not. I love their comments and artists they bring - but I would at least like to see them at a reasonable size to enjoy otherwise it's like watching a video on a watch.
For real
Yes, they are the most positive people on TH-cam.
@@wolfie5 the rules of TH-cam are a little nutty at times.. rather see the postage stamp , than Blocked video
He’s a Temptation! You should react to his older brother Jimmy Ruffin “What Becomes Of A Broken Hearted” who’s also a Motown artist.
Absolutely.
Jimmy had a better sound to me but then there was Eddie Kendrick , Ottis Williams , Paul Williams & Melvin Franklin .
Agreed. It's one of the most beautifully wrriten songs about losing love I've ever heard. And, his voice -- like butter... Swoon!
Or, since they are such big Bee Gees fans, Jimmy Ruffin's "Hold On to My Love", which was co-written (and I believe, co-produced?) by Robin Gibb.
@@SP4Parks Jimmy didn't have half the talent of David.
His gritty voice was the sound of the Temptations, for whom he was the lead singer during their best years. THE BEST David Ruffin song is My Whole World Ended. Please, please listen to the recorded version!
Don't forget Eddie Kendricks!
He also wrote quite a few famous songs... I think. Lol
One of the lead singers of the Temptations😊
YES!!!!! My Whole World Ended studio version!! Great suggestion :)
Agreed. David Ruffin was arguably one of the top 5 soul singers ever.
Also agree that My Whole World Ended is one of the best articulated songs of lost love that I've ever heard. I visit it at least monthly when I'm feeling sad.
Rod Stewart's favorite singer. David Ruffin was a tortured soul and passed way too soon. RIP 🙏 The 4 Tops and Temptations were 60s AND 70s
BTW Rod Stewart 's favorite white singer who will blow you away is Frankie Miller- "Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)"
Good grief.. they went beyond the 70s!! In fact they had great stuff in the 80’s!!!
He had a sad ending and was a great singer...R.I.P❤
@@NeptuneLady1957 they are still learning lol give them a break
David Ruffin was a fave of Rod But Rods favorite singer was Sam Cooke .....no contest
David Ruffin was in the Temptations Ioved him singing I Just Wish it Would Rain
My favorite Temptation song!
Before David Ruffin had this solo career he was one of the lead singers of the Temptations.
Thank you, I knew it was something like that. I always preferred the group's over the solo career. Supremes, Temptations etc
For deep soul, try Barry White either “Your the first, my last, my everything” or “Can’t get enough of your love, babe”
followed by Billy Paul "Me And Mrs. Jones"
I liked "Can't Get Enough of....." better.
Good call, Barry White was one of the best concerts I ever saw
And let's not forget Teddy Pendergrass - as Eddie Murphy highlighted, he practically scared women into throwing their panties at him!
Love me some David ruffin
The best that ever did it and got away wit it!!!
AMEN
David Ruffin, the BEST ever! There will never be another!
Eddie Kendricks was also a member of the Temptations. He also had a few solo hits after leaving the group. You might try KEEP ON TRUCKIN', and BOOGIE DOWN for more of those mid-7o's disco vibes. And as long as you walking that path can we please finally bring in the Big Maestro, Barry White. His deep voice let all the women know what was coming, how it was coming, and when it was coming. For starters,
NEVER, NEVER, GONNA GIVE YOU UP,
YOU'RE THE FIRST, THE LAST, MY EVERYTHING,
IT'S ECSTACY, WHEN YOU LAY DOWN NEXT TO ME &
one his last hits from the 9o's,
PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH.
Better be careful Amber. You might need to hose Jay down with some cold water after these songs of love. Or maybe it's the other way around. You two are a great couple as well as great people. God Bless you and your family. Enjoy.
Then they follow with Quincy Jones' Secret Garden featuring Al B. Sure, James Ingram, El DeBarge and the magnificent Barry White!
Eddie had more hits solo than any other tempt had solo
Eddie's best song: Girl You Need a Change of Mind. You have to
@@gordonclare2036 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
David Ruffin had an amazing voice and was the frontman with the temptations for their early years ❤️❤️
David was in the temptations
His brother Jimmy Ruffin had a huge hit with what becomes of the broken hearted
Motown is still around
David Ruffin was AMAZING.
David was the golden voice that could hit every note that's why in my opinion he has the greatest voice of all time.....
He was with The Temptations. He sang lead on My Girl, Ain't Too Proud To Beg and so many others. This was his solo hit after he left them. Around 7yrs later. He left the Temptations in 1968.
technically he didn't leave voluntarily he was fired because of his behavior.
@TooSkinnyKenny yes I know. Either way he was gone...
David Ruffin - one of the best ever!!
Soul Train!!! Grew up in an all-white southern town, but my dad had a whole stack of Motown records that formed my taste in music since I was five years old. I played those records for hours at a time in the seventies. The groove is real. Love you guys so much. ❤️
I always looked forward to Soul Train. The dancing and of course, 70’s fashion. All about the platform shoes.😆
David Ruffin is the same guy who sang lead on The Temptations "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" that I think you reacted to a while ago. "Statue of a Fool" is another great solo song. "I Wish It Would Rain" and "My Girl" are legendary songs that he sang lead on with The Temptations. An amazing voice.
❤❤
My fave David Ruffin song. A real heart-tugger.
One of the greatest RNB singers ever.
The Soul, grit and passion. RIP.
I haven't heard this song in so long. I loved it when it was popular. He is definitely Motown, but during the the time when disco was just starting and the songs had a really good vibe for dancing. A lot of Motown singers did really great disco. Remember that the performers back then did everything. 60,s and 70's Motown is one of the very best genres of music ever made. Soul Train what can I say, I never missed it on Saturdays. I watched it not only for the music but to learn the latest dance moves.
David Ruffin i the greatest singer EVER.
His voice sends you on a rollercoaster. It's called range. One of the best vocalists to ever do it.
YES YES YES
The best that ever did it and got away wit it.
Temptations: ‘papa was a rolling stone’, ‘Just my imagination’. A White band Motown signed is Rare Earth: ‘Get Ready’, ‘Tobacco Road’, ‘I just want to Celebrate’. They’ll surprise you!!
Yesssss Rare Earth l been asking for a reaction on "Get Ready" for the longest time
Yes!!!!
David Ruffin was NOT on Papa was A Rolling Stone. It was when he was broken off. The lead on that song was Dennis Edwards.
We were so lucky to be raised with all these magical artists. It was all about the voice....no synthesizer, no auto tune....didn't matter how cute you were. It was all about the pure talent of the person. Music was our way of communicating....no computers, no cell phones. Just an artist trying to reach the fans!@ keep listening, you've only scratched the surface.
Exactly!! We’ll said, Man those were the days! Our generation music was the best. I miss those days.
Exactly right 💯. No doubt about it.
David Ruffin had one of the best voices in music, period.
I was born in 66, grew up outside of Detroit. So I heard every motown song. Over and over. My mother was a huge oldies fan and a country fan. I never got into the country music but I loved the classic rock and the motown sound. My favorite band of all time is Led Zeppelin and I would definitely rank David Ruffin in the top 5 singers that I've ever heard sing a song. Unfortunately, whether it was the way Berry ran motown or whether it was the culture inside of the temptations themselves, but David's ego got the best of him (he felt the band should be named David Ruffin and The Temptations, a la Diana Ross and The Supremes) and he didn't feel he was getting the recognition he deserved and unfortunately decided it was better to go his own way and have a solo career, With which he had moderate success. Unfortunately drugs ultimately got ahold of him and he died in I think it was 1991. 1. Such a loss to the music world.
Please also listen to my whole World ended by David Ruffin it is a phenomenal song. It’s been said that it sounds like he’s crying when he’s singing there’s so much anguish in his voice
You are so correct. His singing takes me to another dimension.
Even "Marvin Gaye" one of the best singers of alltime said that David Ruffin had a voice more stronger then his own. Thats some high praise
Rose Royce "Wishing On A Star" "Car Wash" "Love Don't Live Here Anymore"
The Three Degrees "When Will I See You Again"
Patrice Rushen "Forget Me Nots"
YESSSS!!!! Ruffin was amazing! So many great beautiful songs from such a troubled person. So happy that you did one of his tunes.
Y’all jus listened to one of if not the greatest singers of all time !!
Simply a soul masterpiece by a truly great singer. How sad his life ended as it did.
I was so lucky to grow up in the 60’s , Motown, Beatles, Stones etc. my teenage years were spent in the 70’s. So I go the best of it, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd and on and on. I’m 62 but still have my ear to ground on new music and sounds. As the song says, I Love Music!
David Ruffin was the original lead singer of the Temptations, and this is after he went solo.
Eddie Kendricks was the original lead singer of the Temptations with Ruffin joining later.
Amber!! That color looks beautiful on you and your hair is fire!! You are Jordan are a great couple.
I can see and hear the love from both of you. Great video! Thanks for the fun!! And Wow!! David Ruffin sounded great!
David Ruffin, My Whole World Ended, love his voice in this song.
You will love the unique voice of Johnny Mathis. A new 2020 release of him and Freda Payne singing “they can’t take that away from me”. He is 86 and still touring! He is known as the voice of romance.
OH MY G0D!!! One of the best voices ever lol,, “My Whole World Ended ( The Moment You Left Me).
Some of the Motown groups are The Four Tops, Jackie Wilson, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, The Spinners, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross And The Supremes , and of course The Jackson 5. I like ( Your love keeps lifting me) Higher and Higher by Jackie Wison.
Jackie Wilson was my mother's favorite singer!
I'm singing that song right now with my singing teacher, my choice. It's one of my favourite songs. Jackie Wilson is awesome
@@bertisjordan1085 Jackie Wilson wasn't with Motown.
David was one of the original members of The Temptations, singing lead on hits like My Girl, and Ain't Too Proud to Beg.
Nope David was a replacement for Al Bryant
@@TorreanoLamont IMO, Bryant wasn't with the group long enough for me to consider him a Temptation, he was more of an Elgin. Besides, he was replaced in early 64 and soon they had one of their biggest hits, "My Girl" and who was the lead singer, Mr. David Ruffin.
@@danwingo7512 well that's your opinion.... Al Bryant and David was one of Leads on the first album and either David had said himself that he replaced Al
@@TorreanoLamont Exactly what I said, "in my opinion", so just let it go, you don't have to get all Will Smith over it..................LOL
@@danwingo7512 nobody's getting Will Smith about an opinion that's non-factual
Love me some David Ruffin. HE made the Temptations.
he certainly put the Temptations over the top. And yet they fired him because of his bizarre drug induced behavior.
"I Wish It Would Rain" is my absolute favorite song David Ruffin sang with the Temptations and in my top 100 of all time! 💓💓💓
One of the best singers of all time . My favorite.
OMG, 5:29 says it all: I KNEW Amber would react to that. Just didn't know how much thought. You guys really should hit some old TEMPTATIONS songs; most of the early ones are with DAVID RUFFIN as the lead. And they're all classics too. (ALSO GET AROUND TO DOING YEAR OF THE CAT by Al Stewart....)
You have made my day. David is one of my all-time favorite singers. I believe I have all of his albums. I describe his voice as other worldly. David actually embraced that music like a mother embracing her newborn. I absolutely was taken to another realm listening to him. Incidentally, you showed him in casual dress on that "Soul Train" performance. That was not his usual attire. David was known for wearing silk suits, jackets trimmed in mink, etc. He really did look gorgeous in his clothes because of that tall, slender physique. Thank you so much for this.❤
For a soulful singer, try Lou Rawls, with his song, “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine”. It’s great!
They did!
Norman you missed the boat on that one. 😡😡😡
Loved Lou Rawls!
Great pick, excellent choice. One of the kind. As he would say, " l am the Temptations"!!!
#FemaleFriday’s Motown/Atlantic
Mary Wells - “Two Lovers”
The Marvellettes - “Forever”
Barbara Lewis - “Baby I’m Yours”
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - “Dancing In The Streets”
It’s always gonna be David & That High Note for me..forever. RIP KING ❤️🔥❤️🔥
He was the lead singer for the Temptations in the 60's. He sang on the song Ain't to Proud to Beg, which you have reacted to. He also sang My Girl with them.
Thanks amigo, this one I am not familiar with at all.
@@itsmedino This particular song I'm not familiar with, but I know the Temptations songs.
Just a golden voice and the golden voice of a generation. This mans and this song is so , so beautiful , You can't beat the Temps x
David Ruffin is my favorite soul singer. Truly amazing talent. Listen to his version of Heaven help us all. It's wonderful.
I am absolutely elated that you are featuring David. He is one of my favorite singers of all time. I like everything about that man. Thank you immensely. LOL. RIP beautiful David. The choir of angels is enriched by your presence.❤❤🙏🙏
You're my Everything by the Temptations with David is a must for you guys.
I'm 66. Sooo glad I'm a baby boomer from the 50s. As I lived and breathed, all these songs filled the airwaves and bring back specific moments in past times. Thanx J. and Amber!
🎶As a child of the 70’s I realize I grew up in a an excellent era for music. 👍🏼👍🏼
My all time favourite singer.. cheers guys.. from the UK..
Please try Tommie James and the Shondells. Crimson and Clover. Mony Mony. Chrystal Blue Persuasion ❤️❤️❤️
Yes!!
One of the lead singers of the Temptations 'My Girl'. 'I Wish it Would Rain'..…..
I forgot all about this song!! Your right Soul Train Memories!!! Great choice. Please react to MOTHERS FINEST "BABY LOVE" YOU WILL LOVE IT!! I give you my word you will not be disappointed!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
"Sunshineeee blue skies....please go away...my girl has found another and gone away..." David Ruffin was the lead for THE TEMPTATIONS when they rocketed to stardom, and they had some amazing hits like "i wish it would rain", "Ain't too proud to bed', "it's growing", "My girl", "the way you do the things you do" etc... David Ruffin run afoul of the group and was cast out and as a solo artist he went all in to get back on the scene as a solo artist with fantastic songs like "My whole world ended" and "A statue made of stone". He was truly a talented performer and there is some great performances of him on youtube. RIP David......we all miss you!
David Ruffin is my favorite Temptation! This brotha was the GOAT! You guys should try listening to Harold Melvin and the blue notes “the love I lost” and Eddie Kendricks “Boogie Down”
Oh my this is the first y'all came up with that I haven't heard. I'm 61 years old and y'all shook me! Thank you...
This is one of my absolute all-time favorite songs 💙🧡💜
He was with the group The Temptations before going solo. I would love love love if you could react to Treat Her Like a Lady please??? 🙏❤
David Ruffin one of the greats of all time… Another icon
Someday after you are more familiar with the Motown sound, you should watch the 25th Anniversary of Motown ! It is so amazing and all the great songs and artists !
I haven't heard this in so long..I love 70's Motown. It's always so emotional.
Unsung: David Ruffin talks about his life and career.
I love UnSung!
Soul train came on Saturday afternoons like American Bandstand. Doubt if many people laid on the couch watching it. They were dancing too!
I grew up in the 60's and 70's you guys missed so so much stick with the motown there are some GREAT GREAT ARTISTS !!!!!
It doesn't look like they're missing out on David Ruffin, not today.
I just found you two.... I am blown AWAY by your content and reactions!!! You Two are THE BEST MUSIC REACTION CHANNEL EVER!!! And I know A LOT!!!! I am in my late sixties and I am blessed to have grown up on most of what you play!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
I will keep on requesting Bobby Womack's Across 110th Street until you guys react to it. You are missing out. 🙂
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. 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> th-cam.com/video/rgDVR1sFckM/w-d-xo.html
Some late 70s & 80s Motown you should check out, Switch, Diana Ross, DeBarge, Rick James,Teena Marie, more Lionel Ritchie, more Temptations, Dazz Band, Dennis Edwards, Jermaine Jackson, Stevie Wonder and most definitely Smokey.
I agree with this list.
I knew how you would react to his voice Amber especially after your first pause. His voice is amazing.
David did a great cover of The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" definitely worth a listen.
I love that song. He turned that children's song into grown folks' music.🥰
David Ruffin was a great talented singer.
There is only one David Ruffin, no one can touch him.
Hello. Just stumbled on your you tube. Born and raised in burbs of Detroit and watching and listening to your reaction of our soulful music town brought back many memories for me growing up in 70s. I totally enjoyed your reactions to the sound of Motown. David is an ICON
For me, David was the best among the best of that genre. The second iteration of the Temptations paled by comparison to their heyday with David in the lead.
That's my opinion, too. And I consider those Motown artists giants but, David Ruffin definitely stood tall amongst them.
Dennis Edward's was the lead voice on their greatest song; Papa was a Rolling Stone
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Yes, this song and ("My whole world ended)are my favorite from him!
Those violins are killing it!
Crimson and Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells, please react to them. Amber will love it big time.
Undeniably, hes got a lot of soul!!!
Female Friday requests
First time ever I saw your face by Roberta Flack
At last by Etta James
Orinocco flow by Enya
And a vote for Until You Come Back To Me by Aretha Franklin.
Ambber this is , you called it , a great gritty voice , so good ! Breathey voice ! 😍😍
Check out Teddy Pendergrass, formally with Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. He has such a powerful soulful voice. You won't be disappointed.
David Ruffin, the SUPREME Soulful voice with the Temptations and as a solo artist too!!!!! The tenacious gritty pitch of his tenor sounds and the fullness of his falsetto! 😊👏🏾🎤🎶🎸🥁🎹💯
If you listen to his album titled "David," you will be able to hear a much more expansive range of David's vocal talents. I liked his work with the Temptations, but those songs were like bubble gum soul compared to the songs on his solo albums. Just to name a couple of my favorites, listen to "Dinah" and "Off and On." ENJOY😍❤
Ruffin is my fave singer of all time!
Amber! Seeing your shirt brings to mind the group of the same name. Enigma - "Return to Innocence" has a Native American vibe that you two would appreciate. Check them out!
David Ruffin was my favorite Temptation! He lead so many great Temptations hits, like, I Wish It Would Rain, before going solo! ❤️❤️
How about Motown females?
The Marvelettes, start with "Please Mr. Postman"
1961
@Jim Or my personal favorite “Forever”
David Ruffin is one of my top 3 male singers. To experience another outstanding (the greatest to me), raspy soul voice, listen to Marvin Junior on The Dells ,The Love we had Stays on my Mind.
Here's a song that you have just to got, got, got to do a reaction video for! It's "Cover of the Rolling Stone" by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show! It's about how they want to be on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and is a really great, fun song!
Do a live version as they are great showman.
Miss TV from back then, Soul Train, Midnight Special, American Bandstand, Solid Gold, Future Shock, In Concert, Variety shows (Laugh in, Sonny and Cher, etc.) All with great live music...Great song...Loved it, Thanks guys, Peace
Please more Halestorm tomorrow. "Do not disturb" or "Love Bites"
Love Bites from the Live Room (not the acoustic version though)
@@yelnek4548 Just the album version with the original video is the best I think.
@@lw3918 Better sound quality, for sure, just thought if they wanted to a live version, this was the best one.
"I had to gather myself" haha you said it. I adore this song
I would love to see your reaction to the OJ'S 'for the love of money'
Good one. They have lengthy catalog too.
I’m glad so many young people are reacting to past music eras where everyone had to be able to sing to be able to be in the biz , no exceptions you we not going to be offered a record deal or have success if you couldn’t sing. And even rockers, funksters and disco singers still had to be able to really sing. That high note that David Ruffin does is amazing but it stands as standard level of talent that was showcased back then, that’s why there are so many artists from the past that are legends for just their singing voices when so many artist from the last twenty years are known for other talents other than just singing. It doesn’t take anything away from old or new artists, it’s just the standard level of talent expected by producers , songwriters, musicians , and the whole entertainment business in general. Also because they wrote and produced songs with feeling( like Walk Away From Love) for real singers who had the vocal range to bring what they wanted to convey in a song.