Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Dennis Edwards & Nate Evans - Live at the BBC

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  • This video features Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Dennis Edwards & Nate Evans. This was shot Live at the BBC in London in 1991. This was one of David Ruffin's last live performances. For more information about The Temptations Revue - A Tribute featuring Nate Evans click on his website:
    www.turboproductions.org/The_T...
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  • @richardalls5808
    @richardalls5808 Před 5 lety +112

    I am a 48 year Old white country boy who has been an Elvis fan my entire Life. Then I stubbled across this video. David just made me cry like a baby. The thought of the way things use to be like and older family I have lost. This man has so much talent. God I wish he was still with us.. God Called him home. He knew David was tired.. I thank God for this video.

    • @thefirstariel4231
      @thefirstariel4231 Před 6 měsíci +13

      I am also white and country. I agree that the Temptations were the greatest that ever lived, and there will never be anyone as great as David Ruffin. The only contender would be Elvis.

    • @ronaldpearson7087
      @ronaldpearson7087 Před 5 měsíci +8

      Eddie Kendricks was born a few miles from me in Union Springs Al.

    • @feleciasmith7791
      @feleciasmith7791 Před 5 měsíci +7

      Music isn't about were u from or country or black or white,music is about the message and the feeling I love steve perry and journey and 38 special and bruce Springsteen I'm a African American woman it all about the soul of the song and the feeling it gives u

    • @mckinleythomas881
      @mckinleythomas881 Před 4 měsíci +8

      I am an older black country boy and I am with you all the way David ruffin had a voice from God so beautiful he could make your melt and bring people together I also miss those days went too soon

    • @misty28882
      @misty28882 Před 3 měsíci +1

      🙌🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏

  • @sandymuddy5766
    @sandymuddy5766 Před 3 lety +142

    No one ever commanded a Stage like David, he held the audience captive and that never changed! he was the Bomb until the day he died! His personal life is not anyone's business! Loved him and Eddie for decades and that will never change! The Best of the Best~!

    • @garymayfield5995
      @garymayfield5995 Před rokem +11

      Couldn't have been said any better

    • @leroybailey7015
      @leroybailey7015 Před rokem +4

      Sandy you are correct however sometimes you have to ask yourself why so much talent and do the wrong things which destroys one self

    • @barbaraleschke3616
      @barbaraleschke3616 Před rokem +5

      I love David & all. The. Temptions

    • @barbaraleschke3616
      @barbaraleschke3616 Před rokem +1

      I love David & all. The. Temptions

    • @zuripenda
      @zuripenda Před rokem +6

      I totally agree.
      Still love him and that won't change.
      There was no real Temps without David Ruffin.

  • @nataliep3038
    @nataliep3038 Před rokem +126

    His voice changed as he got older. It got stronger. What a talent!!

    • @leroybailey7015
      @leroybailey7015 Před rokem

      Natalie just have to ask yourself why so unfortunate. Does drugs and music walk side by side, hand in hand?

    • @nataliep3038
      @nataliep3038 Před rokem +11

      @@leroybailey7015 yeah I think drugs and traumatic childhoods go hand in hand. Success and money instead of making the hurt go away just gives you unlimited access to things like drugs which creates addiction

    • @zuripenda
      @zuripenda Před rokem +10

      Stronger and husky in a compelling and captivating way.

    • @leroybailey7015
      @leroybailey7015 Před rokem +5

      @@nataliep3038 True however it's going to take a huge cover up which compounded the situation the situation. It's sad to see such remarkable talent been wrecked

    • @kathyhayden2499
      @kathyhayden2499 Před 10 měsíci +4

      No not at all still brilliant at this time

  • @RobertoLopez-zb5dd
    @RobertoLopez-zb5dd Před 4 lety +233

    Pure talent, clean cut, no foul language or sexual innuendos. There will never be another group quite like the Temps..

    • @asafaust6774
      @asafaust6774 Před 2 lety +9

      You are right. Also every word is clear and understandable,

    • @robertholliday332
      @robertholliday332 Před rokem +5

      Here in my Home town and Jimmy &David Ruffin Home also we got a Large Mural Painted on a Large Building So when you Drive Through it seems to reach out and Say Thinks For the Memories Talking About my Home of Meridian ms AKA The Queen City 🙏🏾🙋👍

    • @juliawilkins6753
      @juliawilkins6753 Před rokem +1

      ​@@robertholliday332

    • @doloreshenry8834
      @doloreshenry8834 Před rokem

      @@robertholliday332 loop hu
      Bnb ml
      .

    • @MrHeaven33
      @MrHeaven33 Před rokem +4

      Never, Never Will be they are legends.

  • @honest4sure
    @honest4sure Před 11 lety +56

    David Ruffin had more soul in his voice than all the rap singers today combined.

    • @leroybailey7015
      @leroybailey7015 Před rokem

      Rap is for Rappers like Tupac Shakur, Biggy, Snoop doggy and such can't compare singers like David Ruffin in that category. Soul is different from Rap

  • @donedwards2732
    @donedwards2732 Před rokem +7

    David Ruffin passed 2 days after this concert. A life ruined by drug abuse. I lived that life for 40 years
    The blood of Jesus saved me.
    I Praise Your Holy Name?! 😊

  • @angelicaridgeway4318
    @angelicaridgeway4318 Před 3 lety +77

    Pure Raw Talent. David Ruffin, there are no words to describe the range of this man's Talent. Miss him so much. Eddie Kendricks, simply perfection and Dennis Edwards, What can you say, Such Talent ♥️. The Temptations were by far, the Best Group Ever. ❤️

  • @keithcrump8872
    @keithcrump8872 Před 3 lety +142

    There will never be another group like the Tempts! Greatest of all time

  • @travantijackson2177
    @travantijackson2177 Před 5 lety +50

    I'm 32yrs old and I'm in love with the old school as my father use to say. This music makes me so happy to be African American. These young folks like my son don't know what good music is but I'm teaching him a little everyday

  • @kimberleyaddisonvandesteen8315

    Nobody will ever touch David Ruffin, or Eddie, I cry everytime I hear them, how blessed are we

  • @rick16323
    @rick16323 Před 3 lety +178

    David Ruffin seem to sing so effortlessly. Unbelievable talent.

    • @dawnpratt846
      @dawnpratt846 Před rokem +4

      All 3 of them were lead singers durning there time in the group "Temptations" 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @tomace194
      @tomace194 Před rokem +2

      My favorite of all time. Cried in tune.

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 Před rokem +6

      @@tomace194 Yes David made us not only "hear" the music; he also made us "feel" it. He was definitely one of a kind.

    • @teddyj.3198
      @teddyj.3198 Před rokem

      Well yes, that probably explains why he sucked here

    • @tammysmith1392
      @tammysmith1392 Před rokem

      ​@@sandraatkins2539 000

  • @Troygraham4937
    @Troygraham4937 Před 5 lety +152

    He talks his way through a song and still sounds better than most of today's high pitched singers

    • @cjquinn729
      @cjquinn729 Před rokem +3

      Singers used to have talent and class! Today, you see none of this...The world is poorer for it...
      Money trumps talent today....

    • @robinmcgrady8670
      @robinmcgrady8670 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Very astute observation

  • @danielheld1817
    @danielheld1817 Před 11 lety +25

    David Ruffin was a superb vocalist even until near the end of his tragic life. He could emote lyrics as virtually no other lead vocalist could, and he could draw you into the soul of what he was singing as no one else could. Add to that was the fact that he could 'move' on stage, and with the other Temptations leaving you wanting more and more of his soulful voice. RIP, David

  • @gwendolynbowles141
    @gwendolynbowles141 Před 3 lety +10

    I'm a '71 baby and really grow up on all Motown music but I love The Temptations. There's still some old Temptations songs I'm sure I haven't heard. Just love Motown Music

  • @s.rosesmith6525
    @s.rosesmith6525 Před 3 lety +68

    Three of the best lead singers right here. Thankful they came through while I am here.

  • @Auvibee
    @Auvibee Před 5 lety +39

    David's voice is one of a kind. They were so much older in this clip but still sound the same. Love this so much!

  • @hershysquirts187
    @hershysquirts187 Před 11 lety +206

    True legends. David never lost that voice. One of the best ever.

  • @lestergibbs5527
    @lestergibbs5527 Před 3 lety +79

    I been listening to these guys for 50 years their still knocking it out

  • @2001moonchild
    @2001moonchild Před 2 lety +68

    There is something so perfect about Let It Rain that it touches my soul. This is January 27th, 2022, and I listen to it over and over. What a magnificent group and song.

    • @edithcoleman5397
      @edithcoleman5397 Před rokem +4

      Something so very special this is November 13, 2022, I wish it would rain I’m in a situation and I’m crying in my heart ♥️ all the time.

    • @barbaraleschke3616
      @barbaraleschke3616 Před rokem +4

      I listen to the Temps over & over as well. Love the old school R& B & the Motown sound, the best music EVER!!!

    • @leroybailey7015
      @leroybailey7015 Před rokem +4

      How i wish it could rain," one of the greatest songs of all time

  • @edwinrodeo
    @edwinrodeo Před 3 lety +39

    Why can’t we make sweet music like this anymore... * tears *

    • @MinkahMcKay
      @MinkahMcKay Před rokem +1

      You can, the super wealthy want you to stay uninspired. Which Is why they promote rap. Indecent music…So the inspired has to get rich and do it right.

  • @SuperBeachbum74
    @SuperBeachbum74 Před 2 lety +4

    “Without David Ruffin, you’re just a group in search of a David Ruffin “

  • @MrGandharva108
    @MrGandharva108 Před 9 lety +20

    One of the greatest singers of all time....Mr. David Ruffin.
    I saw the The Temptations in 1965, at the RKO Proctors Theater in Newark, NJ. What a time in history for music...what a group. I was 14 years old. I went with 4 of my friends. We were the only white people in the audience. It changed my life.
    God Bless you David and The Temptations.

  • @bubhub64
    @bubhub64 Před 3 lety +54

    David Ruffin was one of the most electrifying frontmen in music history.

    • @teddyj.3198
      @teddyj.3198 Před rokem +1

      Levi Stubbs .

    • @kathyhayden2499
      @kathyhayden2499 Před 10 měsíci

      Yes love levi Stubbs voice too,both David and levi voices made me feel emotional ❤

  • @vincentrobinson3078
    @vincentrobinson3078 Před 2 lety +76

    3 LEGENDS !!! RIP , you are sorely missed 😪

  • @theresathomas3532
    @theresathomas3532 Před 3 lety +5

    YES DAVID... U BETTER SANG 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @chrisirish9467
    @chrisirish9467 Před 11 lety +5

    I LOVE THE TEMPTATIONS, I THINK DAVID RUFFIN TOOK TEMPTATIONS TO ANOTHER LEVEL, HE HAD A GREAT VOICE!!

  • @Muziekgenot
    @Muziekgenot Před 3 lety +82

    Masterpiece by one of the greatest vocal groups that ever existed in the history of soul music.

  • @agip07
    @agip07 Před 4 lety +30

    David’s voice pierces my soul

  • @bevmchugh5903
    @bevmchugh5903 Před 5 lety +4

    Ruffin 😍

  • @nasirutvsuleimanogalienus5341

    David Ruffin by this time in 1991 you were doing your last performance on earth... May you soul rest in peace...

  • @ram3621
    @ram3621 Před 2 lety +17

    It's amazing how Eddie was willing to support David

  • @gregritz5935
    @gregritz5935 Před 5 lety +238

    david ruffin one of rhe greatest voices in history
    !!

  • @donnahenderson2397
    @donnahenderson2397 Před 3 lety +4

    I met David ruffin he kissed me on my cheek I met Otis Williams all of them love this group so much

  • @souljahx3987
    @souljahx3987 Před 4 lety +42

    Effortlessly makes it look like he’s not even trying. “There is only one David Ruffin”

  • @SanFreeman1
    @SanFreeman1 Před 6 lety +335

    They are all now singing in heaven. Rest In Peace, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks and Dennis Edwards.

    • @netnetf4272
      @netnetf4272 Před 5 lety +42

      U 4got to mention Paul Williams and Melvin Franklin bcz both of them passed b4 Dennis....

    • @billliepayne1359
      @billliepayne1359 Před 3 lety +3

      Gerry and son

    • @billliepayne1359
      @billliepayne1359 Před 3 lety +2

      Jerry and son

    • @JJKid-yw7vk
      @JJKid-yw7vk Před 3 lety +20

      You forgot that Paul Williams and Melvin were part of the original group of the temptations

    • @bacoger8589
      @bacoger8589 Před 3 lety +8

      SanFreeman1
      All of them passed. RIP

  • @mybike150
    @mybike150 Před 3 lety +70

    Such talent has never been duplicated in any of today's music or performers.

    • @terry21651
      @terry21651 Před 2 lety +5

      And never will. David Ruffin had a voice that made you feel the words of the song and not just the music. I grew up in this Era of music.

    • @pinkrose1438
      @pinkrose1438 Před 2 lety

      @@terry21651 👌

    • @dawnpratt846
      @dawnpratt846 Před rokem

      Exactly and to see them dressed was a good look as well ‼️

  • @bullgtor1
    @bullgtor1 Před 5 lety +9

    The Mt Rushmore of music.

  • @lisaencinias4988
    @lisaencinias4988 Před 3 lety +9

    My dad bought a cd player in 85...he bought 2 CDs. The temptations and the 4 tops. He died in 86. I listened to this song all the time on that big radio until I didn't miss him. I learned every word to all the temptations' songs on that CD. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @dorothyingram7089
    @dorothyingram7089 Před 3 lety +26

    At the age of 68 I still love 💕 this group they are my favorite of all time

    • @mariemooney63
      @mariemooney63 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Dorothy I am a month from being 69 😅
      And can hardly remember when They weren't singing ...on my radio

    • @pinkrose1438
      @pinkrose1438 Před 10 měsíci

      My favorite group💃💃💃✨❤️R.I.P Legends!🙌💃

  • @illinoishicken2968
    @illinoishicken2968 Před 3 lety +5

    David's such a talented and handsome man and he's aged very well. R.I.P

  • @lyndonfrancis8927
    @lyndonfrancis8927 Před 3 lety +4

    David, the best there ever was.

  • @kennycamaro2361
    @kennycamaro2361 Před 4 lety +10

    David was just incredible.....

  • @barbramoses2835
    @barbramoses2835 Před 5 lety +136

    I love David Ruffins voice. It was one of a kind. Miss you David Ruffin. ❤

    • @chancegoode173
      @chancegoode173 Před 4 lety +2

      Barbra Moses Paul Williams and David sounded a lot alike David’s just had that added hard sound to the end of his words where as Paul was just smooth with his. All these guys were great singers and dancers.

    • @margearettarmstrong4779
      @margearettarmstrong4779 Před 3 lety +3

      David and Paul didn't sound alike at all

    • @lindahines9380
      @lindahines9380 Před 3 lety

      @@margearettarmstrong4779 I agree all had their own style 😎 Paul, eddie and my baby david

    • @jamesbynum4494
      @jamesbynum4494 Před 3 lety

      66

    • @lindahines9380
      @lindahines9380 Před 3 lety

      @@jamesbynum4494 get your kicks on route 66🤔🙄🤔

  • @glin805
    @glin805 Před 3 lety +3

    Growing up with Motown I never ever heard any comments that
    Mr. David Ruffin had a bad voice or lost his voice. His voice reaches to all the temptation songs legacy that I also never ever heard one person say his voice got bad due to drugs from what people are saying in some comments. On the contrary they new his voice was undeniably gifted and unique but to manage him according to Motown was the only issues. His voice along with Eddie Kendricks are unique and stand alone. They both had top hits without the temptations we can all agree to and that's something that we all know and love. For me cause his voice is so David Ruffin like Marvin Gaye even Smokey Robinson's voice. No one can out do them their iconic and have and will continue to stand the test of time. Mr. David Ruffin/ Eddie Kendricks both of you R.I.P.

  • @bigshawn899
    @bigshawn899 Před 12 lety +4

    What a set they put on ! WOW !! David is one of the grassiest singers of all time ......

  • @PoetryManDC
    @PoetryManDC Před 12 lety +74

    David Ruffin is My Favorite Singer of all time - His Soul is without peer … Eddie is the Sweetest Falsetto of them all… Dennis was that down home Soul Sanger… You can't tell me that Heaven doesn't sound like this…. Peace & Blessings!!!

  • @lascampbell1050
    @lascampbell1050 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank god for CZcams, I can still watch these great acts.

  • @phebiabridges447
    @phebiabridges447 Před 5 lety +17

    This man can blow. No one can touch this. Gone but not forgotten.

  • @simonranger
    @simonranger Před 13 lety +52

    David was great on his last tour during April/May 1991.I saw him on 3 separate nights and he didnt miss a beat.
    Apparently he didnt miss a show the whole tour.They all were so welcoming after the show inviting photo`s and even letting people sit in the Limo !

  • @TheJazzlady40
    @TheJazzlady40 Před 12 lety +4

    ruffin had voice not many could touch

  • @jbfonfrias9133
    @jbfonfrias9133 Před 5 lety +24

    Wow, what a treat to see this for the 1st time. I grew up listening to The Temptations & singing their beautiful songs & harmonies since the 60's. Just hearing David's unmistakable & dynamite voice gets me choked up. Of course, Eddie, David & Dennis were all extraordinary frontmen for The Tempts & will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my brothers.

  • @jennyjenny8662
    @jennyjenny8662 Před 5 lety +3

    How can mere humans make these marvelous..sounds..Damn

  • @310MANRUTH
    @310MANRUTH Před 12 lety +3

    David and Eddie were the best.

  • @VENUS.SE7EN
    @VENUS.SE7EN Před 11 lety +52

    It is very hard to watch this. David would die not long after. He is my all time favorite Temptation and it's disheartening to know that he never was able to shake his drug addiction. But despite this, he never lost his voice. It only got better and stronger. Simply amazing. Rest peacefully, David. I love you dearly.

    • @yoet.340
      @yoet.340 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes.

    • @kathyhayden2499
      @kathyhayden2499 Před 2 lety +2

      Im not judging his life style at all, but to me he has a voice that's a gift from god and when he sang it moved me xx

    • @VENUS.SE7EN
      @VENUS.SE7EN Před 2 lety +1

      @@kathyhayden2499 Neither am I.

    • @kathyhayden2499
      @kathyhayden2499 Před 2 lety

      @@VENUS.SE7EN i know you weren't criticising him I was just speaking generally, we both love himso all good x

    • @brendaholman3835
      @brendaholman3835 Před rokem

      So do I

  • @einatmengbkade
    @einatmengbkade Před 5 lety +208

    let's be grateful, respectful and humble.
    they gave us their hearts and souls.
    at a great cost...

    • @kevinbradford2262
      @kevinbradford2262 Před 4 lety +5

      Sad he’d still be touring with Otis. What a fantastic voice and stage presence he turned into an
      AH

    • @lynnelaine594
      @lynnelaine594 Před 4 lety +11

      Yes they did, 55 years ago growing up in the hood, you opened your window and everyone was playing the same records, temptations, supremes, James brown

    • @ka12nd1260
      @ka12nd1260 Před 3 lety +1

      They r human

    • @ka12nd1260
      @ka12nd1260 Před 3 lety

      They r human

    • @angelagreen4803
      @angelagreen4803 Před 2 lety

      Amen

  • @BlakeProbert
    @BlakeProbert Před 6 lety +5

    The first line David sang, blew me away! Fantastic.

  • @michiept
    @michiept Před 10 lety +40

    David Ruffin is just amaaaazing. His voice is great. Love him. RIP Mr. Ruffin

  • @Shadiamond
    @Shadiamond Před 11 lety +3

    Otis is having no problem selling tickets - he is still performing at SOLD OUT venues all over the world and continues to tour over 300 days a year. For a Man that is 70t years old - that is talking!

  • @joesmoe8983
    @joesmoe8983 Před 3 lety +5

    David put on a good performance👏🏿

  • @mybike150
    @mybike150 Před 6 lety +542

    No matter what anyone says, David Ruffin was pure talent. Not only the voice, but the showmanship of this man! RIP.

  • @chrisirish9467
    @chrisirish9467 Před 10 lety +24

    David Ruffin was a legend what a fantastic voice R.I.P brotha

  • @scottgwatson1
    @scottgwatson1 Před 11 lety +13

    David Ruffin is the "dawg" real true voice behind the temptations!!

  • @ColorOfHoney318
    @ColorOfHoney318 Před 3 lety +7

    I can listen to David sing anything....Eddie oh Fine as Eddie was just as beautiful as his voice,

  • @trichardson3279
    @trichardson3279 Před 3 lety +9

    Temptations will always live on through the music. Temptations 4-life! R.I.P. Eddie, David, Dennis and Paul Williams!

  • @ellencox1897
    @ellencox1897 Před 3 lety +9

    David and Eddie were magic.

  • @coreyhaney4816
    @coreyhaney4816 Před 6 lety +151

    David Ruffins was a gift from God to us God showed us so much thru him .RIP Mr. Ruffin

  • @YahushaDollie
    @YahushaDollie Před 5 lety +155

    Drugs messed up his body, but that voice remained in tip top condition i love this man so much!

    • @margearettarmstrong4779
      @margearettarmstrong4779 Před 3 lety +4

      Me tooooooooo!!!!!!!

    • @gwill3019
      @gwill3019 Před 3 lety +7

      Exactly, he still had his voice.

    • @Ms.Byrd68
      @Ms.Byrd68 Před 3 lety +5

      I know right! His voice really truly sounds the same and I'm one that remembers those early recordings/ appearances.

    • @margearettarmstrong4779
      @margearettarmstrong4779 Před 3 lety +2

      @Linda Hines 😢😭😪I love and miss hin

    • @lindahines8287
      @lindahines8287 Před 3 lety

      @@margearettarmstrong4779 me too I gotta get out to his grave site this summer 🖤💋🖤 2021

  • @maureenlove7850
    @maureenlove7850 Před 3 lety +3

    When and where will we find another David you're truly missed honn

  • @jplaya2023
    @jplaya2023 Před 3 lety +4

    Who else was ready for leon to bust on stage and start singing

  • @jackieizzo2820
    @jackieizzo2820 Před 4 lety +104

    2020 and still watching, never get tired of these guys.. R.I.P. to all who have passed, you are surely missed.

  • @cfinecoco
    @cfinecoco Před 6 lety +3

    RIP to all 3 lead singers of the temptations.

  • @DeltaBoy17
    @DeltaBoy17 Před 6 lety +122

    Great voices, especially David hitting that high note, & that band is so on point. Standing ovation...

    • @DeltaBoy17
      @DeltaBoy17 Před 6 lety +7

      Three greats, gone on.

    • @jamesgilmore5985
      @jamesgilmore5985 Před 5 lety +2

      Kingdom Hall,burning in Washington state
      Of. Jehovah,s withness.

    • @jesseleeham
      @jesseleeham Před 5 lety +6

      The only group that had five lead singers

    • @brendaspringfield
      @brendaspringfield Před 3 lety +3

      @@DeltaBoy17 Rest in paradise to all three

  • @jazzstars
    @jazzstars Před 10 lety +108

    he never missed a note , no matter what .

  • @kaybullo5291
    @kaybullo5291 Před 6 lety +3

    David was the greatest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!how we all miss him

  • @carolcrowson4441
    @carolcrowson4441 Před 5 lety +2

    There will NEVER be any1 who can sing like these guys. God i miss this music. Thank God for videos

  • @msmart2u2
    @msmart2u2 Před 4 lety +2

    When God wants to move heaven and earth, He has David Ruffin sing this song. RIP David Ruffin. I closed the window, but the raindrops keep falling from my eyes.

  • @judyhigbee1264
    @judyhigbee1264 Před 3 lety +26

    I can never stop listening to the music of David Ruffin and the Temptations. They are the best

    • @laurahargett243
      @laurahargett243 Před 2 lety +1

      Beautiful group of men! No foul language or putting the putting the women down! By the way who are the back up singers

    • @jimmiesmith5811
      @jimmiesmith5811 Před 2 lety +2

      @@laurahargett243 Nate Evans Josie Short and David Sea

  • @sirdre331
    @sirdre331 Před 10 lety +421

    These are the master voices of the Tempts. All 3 men are lead singers and made Top of the Chart hits for The Temptations. It don't get no better then this!!

    • @TunmisheOkeDeliverance
      @TunmisheOkeDeliverance Před 5 lety +13

      All gone now unfortunately

    • @lemmonharris6117
      @lemmonharris6117 Před 5 lety +5

      Only Dennis Edwards can even dare to attempt to replace the Great David Ruffin!

    • @puck205433
      @puck205433 Před 5 lety +15

      All 3 are great, but Paul Williams is right there with them.

    • @lindahulbert3481
      @lindahulbert3481 Před 5 lety +8

      David Ruffin will always remembered as the Voice, RIP

    • @Musicfan1020
      @Musicfan1020 Před 5 lety +11

      What about Ali Ollie Woodson?

  • @tyroneransome9430
    @tyroneransome9430 Před 5 lety +12

    There will never be another Ruffin.

  • @bashbusari-small3745
    @bashbusari-small3745 Před 6 lety +3

    Let us not passed judgement to the died. May their soul rest in peace!

  • @coraguice4928
    @coraguice4928 Před 5 lety +5

    David you know I believe you got better as you got older. You. rearrange these songs and your performances epitomizes your GOD gifted talents and phenomenal greatness. It.merge over to Eddie and Dennis. The entire group looks and sounds fantastic. It's really strange, these performances are as good or even better as those in the early days. Nate Evans, David Sea and Josie Short, superb addition. Love Cora Hudson Guice

  • @MZLIBRA1969
    @MZLIBRA1969 Před 11 lety +4

    I sure miss the temptations.....wish they all was still alive and well....He had so many songs that never got published and I thinks thats one reason he went crazy and depressed

  • @wykeishacraft6820
    @wykeishacraft6820 Před 4 lety +3

    To those one that's not here today ,RIP

  • @jeanmyers1787
    @jeanmyers1787 Před 5 lety +7

    David Ruffin had the best voice I’ve ever heard.

    • @besmith7093
      @besmith7093 Před 16 dny

      No Dennis Edward’s is the greatest I ever heard

  • @nwilczyn
    @nwilczyn Před 13 lety +18

    D Ruff sounds SO GOOD even with his health being so awful... amazing. What a pro, all through his life.

  • @jeanholzer2403
    @jeanholzer2403 Před 5 lety +12

    David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks, two different styles. Eddie had the sweetest top tenor ever. May they both RIP...🎼🎶❤️🎶🎶

    • @gboot2786
      @gboot2786 Před 5 lety +1

      Jean Holzer We can add Dennis to that list two. He was the grittier of the three. He couldn’t replace David, but he didn’t miss a step either. May all three Rest in Power

    • @lindahines8287
      @lindahines8287 Před 4 lety

      Aren't they the sweetest trio you've ever saw! This is priceless
      My baby Dave Eddie and denny!

  • @carolebaker156
    @carolebaker156 Před 2 lety +3

    Forever the masters of motown! I'll always be in love with David Ruffin. So sad they died so young. Otis Williams is thankfully still with us. God bless them all. Ain't too proud to beg, my favorite

  • @PhilZaza23
    @PhilZaza23 Před 5 lety +254

    David never lost his voice, Eddie never lost his Cool, and Dennis Carried the torch that keep the Temps going strong! God bless them all.

    • @jamesanderson6496
      @jamesanderson6496 Před 4 lety +1

      56

    • @djware17
      @djware17 Před 4 lety +8

      Otis is the one that kept the band together,, Dennis isn't even an original member.. and the temptations your seeing here are the second temptations that David and Eddie formed while Otis and Melvin kept the other temptations going.. so at one time in history they're were 2 temptations bands

    • @carolynchampion5515
      @carolynchampion5515 Před 4 lety +3

      Can't say enough. Love them.

    • @albertevans9948
      @albertevans9948 Před 4 lety

      @@jamesanderson6496 bi I

    • @jonathanclary3992
      @jonathanclary3992 Před 3 lety +3

      @@djware17 You right. Especially After Al Bryant was fired on New Year's Eve (1964) and when David Ruffin joined the Group for the first time. Ever since then he's helped the Temptations reached a whole new levels of Super Stardom especially when he and Eddie Kendrick sung the Group's Hit Songs My Girl, Ain't Too Proud To Beg, The Way You Do The Things You Do, Get Ready,( I Know) I'm Losing You, You're My Everything, I Wish It Would Rain, It's Growing, Since I've Lost My Baby, Beauty's Only Skin Deep, All I Need, I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) However When Eddie Sung Just My Imagination being his last song he lefted off Stage after the house lights Dimmed and never looked back. When David and Eddie were Solo Artists they had fantastic Hits like never before and believe me fans we're chasing them down the street like crazy. However Eddie had two number Hits for Motown David had Hits like crazy.

  • @PaulO-gx2bn
    @PaulO-gx2bn Před 5 lety +17

    The hair on my arm stand on end when David Rufin sings, what a voice. There will only ever be one despite the many that followed him as Lead with the Temps. Dennis did a great job but in a different way. Eddie - well his sweet falsetto is unmistakable and pure silk. Rest in Peace Gus thankyou for your music, it changed my life in so many ways.

  • @hhrmurray
    @hhrmurray Před 11 lety +3

    January 18....Birthday of David Ruffin of The Temptations. R.I.P.

  • @qbrathw8
    @qbrathw8 Před 5 lety +36

    These men made up the lead vocalist for 98% of all the hits that the Temptations had..... I don't know anything about the breakup of the group, but throughout the whole 30+ years these men and all the rest were legendary for the music they made and memories that they left us with.
    Rest in peace all of you, thanks for the memories from a grateful Vietnam Veteran.

    • @sabinaguerrerocarthen9736
      @sabinaguerrerocarthen9736 Před 3 lety +2

      Ilove the tempemtions to dead. Especially David Ruffin and Eddie Hendricks Dennis Edwards i have always loved the tempemtions always listen there music and brings me to tears always.SGC

  • @talafelton4266
    @talafelton4266 Před 5 lety +4

    Eddie, the voice of the 60's

  • @stickyyy1
    @stickyyy1 Před 11 lety +3

    There are many Talented people with drug and/or alcohol problem. Their "demons & struggles" didn't killed the group, it brought the group to the forefront, to the front burner for people to witness.
    David's unique voice, Eddie's graceful voice, Paul's soulful voice comes from the soul, it comes from pain and hard times. People use drugs as a remedy to ease life's pain, people, anybody, talented or not resort to drug or alcohol usage during time of darkness. ...

  • @hollygab8188
    @hollygab8188 Před 5 lety +67

    David Ruffin the magnificent! Thee lead singer of the Temps. He was so wonderful! What a voice! What a presence! We love you David! Miss you always!

    • @rickross6283
      @rickross6283 Před 4 lety +2

      Listen to music by The O'Jays

    • @jimmyfox2107
      @jimmyfox2107 Před 3 lety +2

      Just listen three of the greatest singers ever!!!!
      R I P

    • @vanettadillon4139
      @vanettadillon4139 Před 3 lety

      Missing You David

    • @clipz4dayz794
      @clipz4dayz794 Před 3 lety

      Love David as well but hate him for beating on Tammi Terrell people forget those things

  • @turnerclemons1186
    @turnerclemons1186 Před 5 lety +4

    That's the truth nobody was able to match David Ruffin voice

  • @bradstephens306
    @bradstephens306 Před 3 lety +3

    I could listen to David Ruffin sing til the end of my life, but sadly he is gone

  • @jwilson2778
    @jwilson2778 Před 11 lety +3

    You can't just go by what you seen in the movie, you gotta read Otis' book and listen to what the others have said. Dennis said that after they fired David and hired him, David was sneaking into their concerts and jumping on stage and actually they was gonna let him back in the group and fire Dennis until David skipped out on them for another gig. So they had no choice but to fire him for good! And on Paul they had him on payroll when he could no longer perform as a consultant till he died.

  • @shaunpeacock6948
    @shaunpeacock6948 Před 5 lety +3

    Talent beyond compare

  • @emmanuelferguson5604
    @emmanuelferguson5604 Před 5 lety +3

    RIP to all the 3 Leads

  • @tswrench
    @tswrench Před 3 lety +8

    Even the harp player is feelin' the funky soul of "Ain't Too Proud To Beg"--gotta love it!