David Ruffin discography
Studio albums12
Compilation albums5
Singles35

This article is a discography for the work of former Temptations singer David Ruffin as a solo artist and in other group acts outside of The Temptations. It also includes a listing of his lead vocal recordings with The Temptations.

Solo discography

Albums

David Ruffin
Year Album Chart positions
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
1969 My Whole World Ended
  • First studio album
  • Released on May 1, 1969
  • Labels: Motown
31 1
1969 Feelin' Good
  • Second studio album
  • Released in November 1969
  • Labels: Motown
148 9
1971 David
  • Previously unreleased studio album
  • Released on June 25, 2004
  • Labels: Hip-O Records
1973 David Ruffin
  • Third studio album
  • Released in February 1973
  • Labels: Motown
160 34
1974 Me 'n Rock 'n Roll Are Here to Stay
  • Fourth studio album
  • Released in December 1974
  • Labels: Motown
37
1975 Who I Am
  • Fifth studio album
  • Released on October 1, 1975
  • Labels: Motown
31 5
1976 Everything's Coming Up Love
  • Sixth studio album
  • Released on May 1, 1976
  • Labels: Motown
51 16
1977 In My Stride
  • Seventh studio album
  • Released on June 1, 1977
  • Labels: Motown
36
1979 So Soon We Change 19
1980 Gentleman Ruffin 66
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.
The Ruffin Brothers (David & Jimmy Ruffin)
Year Album Chart positions
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
1970 I Am My Brother's Keeper
  • First and only studio album released by The Ruffin Brothers (David Ruffin and his brother Jimmy Ruffin)
  • Released in 1970
  • Labels: Soul (Motown)
178 15
Daryl Hall & John Oates with David Ruffin & Eddie Kendrick
Year Album Chart positions
US 200 US R&B
1985 Live at the Apollo 21 41
Ruffin & Kendrick
Year Album Chart positions
US 200 US R&B
1988 Ruffin & Kendrick 60

Compilations

Year Album
1977 At His Best
  • Released in 1977
  • Labels: Motown
1998 The Ultimate Collection
  • Collection of Motown solo singles in original 45 RPM single formats
  • Released in 1998
  • Labels: Motown
2002 The Essential Collection
  • Europe and South Africa only
  • Released in 2002
  • Labels: Motown/Universal Music
2005 The Great David Ruffin: The Motown Solo Albums, Vol. 1
  • Compiles My Whole World Ended, Feelin' Good, David Ruffin, and Me 'n Rock 'n Roll Are Here to Stay
  • Released on August 26, 2005
  • Labels: Hip-O Select/Motown
2006 The Great David Ruffin: The Motown Solo Albums, Vol. 2
  • Compiles Who I Am, Everything's Coming Up Love, and In My Stride along with unreleased bonus tracks
  • Released in October 13, 2006
  • Labels: Hip-O Select/Motown

Singles

David Ruffin singles
YearTitleB sideLabel
1958"Believe Me""You and I"Vega 1002, as "Little David Bush"
1960"I'm In Love""One of These Days"Anna 1127
1961"Actions Speak Louder Than Words""You Can Get What I Got"Check-Mate 1003
1962"Knock You Out (With Love)""Mr. Bus Driver (Hurry)"Check-Mate 1010
Motown releases
Year Title and catalog number Peak Chart Positions Album
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
US Dance
[1]
UK
[2]
1969 "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)" (Motown 1140)

b/w "I’ve Got to Find Myself a Brand New Baby"

9
2
My Whole World Ended
"I've Lost Everything I’ve Ever Loved" (Motown 1149)

b/w "We’ll Have a Good Thing Going On"

58
11
"I’m So Glad I Fell for You" (Motown 1158)

b/w "I Pray Everyday You Won’t Regret Loving Me"

53
18
Feelin' Good
1971 "Each Day is a Lifetime" (Motown 1187)

b/w "Don’t Stop Loving Me"

112
David - The Unreleased Album
"You Can Come Right Back to Me" (Motown 1187)

b/w "Dinah"

1972 "Little More Trust" (Motown 1204F)

b/w "A Day in the Life of a Working Man"

David Ruffin
1973 "Blood Donors Needed (Give All You Can)" (Motown 1223F)

b/w "Go On with Your Bad Self"

"Common Man" (Motown 1259F)

b/w "I’m Just a Mortal Man"

84
1974 "Me and Rock & Roll (Are Here to Stay)" (Motown 1259F)

b/w "Smiling Faces Sometimes"

52
Me 'n Rock 'n Roll Are Here to Stay
1975 "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" (Motown 1259F)

b/w "No Matter Where"

"Walk Away from Love" (Motown 1376F)

b/w "Love Can Be Hazardous to Your Health"

9
1
6
10
Who I Am
1976 "Heavy Love" (Motown 1388F)

b/w "Love Can Be Hazardous to Your Health"

47
8
5
"Everything’s Coming Up Love" (Motown 1393F)

b/w "No Matter Where" (from Me 'n Rock 'n Roll Are Here to Stay)

49
8
Everything's Coming Up Love
"On and Off" (Motown 1405F)

b/w "Statue of a Fool" (from Who I Am)

48
1977 "Just Let Me Hold You for a Night" (Motown 1420F)

b/w "Rode by the Place (Where We Used to Stay)"

108
18
In My Stride
"You’re My Peace of Mind" (Motown 1435F)

b/w "Statue of a Fool" (from Who I Am)

71
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
Warner Bros. releases
Year Title and catalog number Peak Chart Positions
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
UK
[2]
Album
1979 "Sexy Dancer" (Warner Bros. 49030)

b/w "Break My Heart"

9
So Soon We Change
"Chain on the Brain" (Warner Bros. 49123)

b/w "I Get Excited"

79
1980 "Slow Dance" (Warner Bros. 49277)

b/w "Don't You Go Home"

63
Gentleman Ruffin
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
Motorcity release
Year Title and catalog number
1991 "Hurt the One You Love" (12", Motorcity 33)

Group singles outside of The Temptations

The Voice Masters

YearTitleCatalogue number
1959"Hope and Pray" b/w "Oops I'm Sorry"Anna 101
1959"Needed" b/w "Needed (For Lovers Only)"Anna 1012
1960"Everything About You" b/w "Orphan Boy"Anna 1114
1960"Every Time" b/w "I'm Free"Anna 1123
1960"In Love in Vain" b/w "Two Lovers"Frisco 15235

The Ruffin Brothers (David & Jimmy Ruffin)

YearTitleCatalogue number
1970"Stand by Me" b/w "Your Love Was Worth Waiting For"Soul 35076
1971"When My Love Hand Comes Down" b/w "Steppin' on a Dream"Soul 35082

Daryl Hall & John Oates with David Ruffin & Eddie Kendrick

YearTitleRecord label
1985"A Night at the Apollo Live!" (US R&B #40, US Pop #20, US AC #12, UK #58)[3]RCA Records

Ruffin & Kendrick

YearTitleRecord label
1987"I Couldn't Believe It" (US R&B #14,[4] US AC #48,[4] UK #85[2])RCA Records
1988"One More for the Lonely Hearts Club" (US R&B #43[4])RCA Records

Complete lead vocals with the Temptations

Notes

  1. Chart position is from the official UK "Breakers List".

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "David Ruffin - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 26, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "DAVID RUFFIN - full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  3. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. pp. 298–299. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  4. 1 2 3 "David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography". Music VF. Retrieved December 1, 2021.

Further reading

  • Ribowsky, Mark (2010). Ain't Too Proud to Beg: The Troubled Lives and Enduring Soul of the Temptations. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0-470-26117-0.
  • Asanovic, Bosko; Rimmer, Dave; Thomas, Colton; and Robbins, Steve (2011). "David Ruffin". Soulful Kinda Music.
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