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David Ruffin

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Real name
David Eli Ruffin
Born
January 18, 1941
Died
June 1, 1991
Country
United States
Comments
Soul singer and songwriter, best known for his role as one of the lead singers of The Temptations. It was his lead vocals that powered classics such as “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” and “I Wish It Would Rain.”
Member of
The Temptations [US1] (1964-1968)
The Ruffin Brothers
Family
Jimmy Ruffin Brother
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Covers by David Ruffin

Title Performer Release date Originally by
1985 The Temptations [US1]
October 13, 2006 The Spinners [US]
October 13, 2006 Bobby Taylor
December 1974 Dobie Gray
May 26, 1969 Robert Knight
May 12, 1976 Richmond Extension
1987 Sly & The Family Stone
November 1969 Traffic
May 12, 1976 Joe Frazier
June 25, 2004 Marvin Gaye
June 25, 2004 Stevie Wonder
October 1975 Faith, Hope & Charity
I Could Never Be President David Ruffin November 1969 Unverified
February 1973 Luther Ingram
December 1974 Rare Earth
I Know She's Not A Mannequin David Ruffin October 13, 2006 Unverified
February 1973 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
September 22, 1998 The Jackson 5
May 1977 The Choice Four
May 12, 1976 Richmond Extension
June 25, 2004 Chuck Jackson [US]
Let Your Love Rain Down On Me David Ruffin 1979 Unverified
May 26, 1969 Joe Simon
December 1974 G.C. Cameron
May 12, 1976 Anacostia
1987 Dayton
June 25, 2004 Bobby Taylor
November 1969 Jackie De Shannon
June 25, 2004 Tony Joe White
May 12, 1976 The Choice Four
October 10, 1974 The Temptations [US1]
i So Soon We Change David Ruffin 1979 Unverified
December 1974 The Temptations [US1]
December 1974 Edwin Starr
October 1975 The Choice Four - Arranged and conducted by Van McCoy
February 1973 The Originals
May 12, 1976 The Choice Four
October 1975 The Choice Four
November 1969 Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
  1985 Sam & Dave REL, Charlie Rich REC
October 13, 2006 Dennis Edwards [US1]
You Make Me Do Things I Don't Want To Do David Ruffin June 25, 2004 Unverified
May 1977 Faith Hope & Charity
June 25, 2004 Gladys Knight & The Pips

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