I THINK I HAVE A CRUSH... | David Ruffin "Walk Away From Love" - REACTION

[@jbird40jc]

He has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard!

[@angelomaurizio1668]

'Walk Away From Love' was Ruffin's biggest solo hit since his 1968 huge hit 'My Whole World Ended' which was released after his firing from The Temptations. This 1975 hit was right in the middle of the Disco era and was produced by Van McCoy who had a huge hit himself with 'The Hustle'.

[@tjtampa214]

Love that song The Hustle. (Mostly instrumental). 🎵

[@laminage]

Sadly enough David Ruffin was one of many artists who found out that life outside of Motown wasn't all that easy. Also he was very difficult to be around, he was a brilliant performer and singer but he didn't have Berry Gordy in his corner like Diana Ross or even Smokey Robinson did. Van McCoy also worked with Gladys Knight & The Pips in their pre motown days and The Shirelles. The show you are watching him on is American Bandstand who made his first performance as a member of The Temptations. They, like The Four Tops, and Smokey Robinson appeared on Bandstand from the 1960's to the 1980's. Sadly he had a bad drug problem adn when he died of a overdose his fiances were in such dire straits he didn't have proper burial funeral. Michael Jackson paid for the funeral and Eddie Kendricks got arrested for being a deadbeat dad. When they were inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame, only Otis Williams collected his trophy. It was his only hit, but he did return in 1982 for Standing On The Top.

[@jacknjill3000]

Oh yes! Love the Hustle song and that was such a big hit and back in the days, everyone was dancing the hustle in the 70’s.

[@bgvan37]

The voice............. Just love when youngins finally hear our music.

[@edwardmcloughlin3797]

I sure do miss American band stand. On very Saturday. I got see a lot of talented people. RIP. Dick Clark.

[@jeh58]

The original lead singer if the Temptations. RIP David.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Correction. He wasn't an original member, David replaced Al Bryant around 1964. He shared lead vocals with Eddie Kendricks.

[@jeh58]

@@Nomad-vv1gkHe was the first when the Temps finally started to make hit songs.

[@Coowallsky]

@@Nomad-vv1gk You are correct!

[@gunitmoss]

Listen to I wish it would rain. When he says eeeeease the pain. Best voice ever.

[@glenniekiwi]

Omg...haven't heard this forever...awesome

[@c.s.m.k5737]

3: 22 "It wasn't perfect, it wasn't pretty but it was sexy." Your best quote yet. I'm gonna steal that. 😉

[@LIBRAGOD90]

Goat Ruffin so underrated as the best ever 💯

[@TYOUNG0168]

I was 7 in NYC when this song was released. My sister & I would sit on the floor & listen to the radio. I remember... This is some music, Ya'll

[@kurtadams3021]

The LEGENDARY Iconic Mr David Ruffin ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ckayuha2351]

Statue Of A Fool is another great song of his

[@bettyhudson979]

DAVID RUFFIN COULD PUSH SOME BUTTONS ‼️

[@stevendunlap503]

He has a cover version of I miss you by Herald Melvin and the blue notes and he and Eddie Kendrick had a duet named " the lonely hearts club"

[@timothyburnside3229]

The pain in his voice reflects the pain in his heart and soul and when he died the pain finally stopped! Drugs, hangers on and pure letches sucked the life out of this wonderful man, but his music lives on forever, magnificent and emotional, one of the best of all time!

[@angierucinski5694]

Wasn't He The Finest? RIP The Mighty David Ruffin, such a sad end for such a talent. Xxx

[@randymccloud5743]

This was a big hit for David. The best live performance is the Soul Train appearance. Check it out.

[@tiffanyspencer2782]

That's my $hit. This is my favorite David song.

[@devernmosley4421]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂You got me in tears, when David hit that first high pitch note. I’m on the floor !😂😂😂😂She said look how looonng this man is.😅😅😅😅YOU…need a microphone and a stage ! I can’t breathe 😅😅

[@butterflymama0838]

I absolutely loved this reaction, Britt! This was back when lyrics and sexiness REALLY mattered. It was dirty, explicit, or raunchy. No nakedness...just pure talent! ❤

[@dagmar.6954]

Love his voice. He was the lead singer for the Temptations during 64-68 & is best known for the songs "My Girl" & "Ain't Too Proud To Beg." He also had a great solo career later. "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)", "I Lost Everything I've Ever Loved", "I'm So Glad I Fell For You", "Common Man" "No Matter Where", "Who I Am" etc.

[@timothyburnside3229]

The voice flows like a stream down a mountain and sweet like honey!

[@DeadBird-wp9of]

In the early 60's he was an Motown singer - David Ruffin: One of these days (on Berry Gordy's Anna Records) - has everything of a hit.

[@jk777212]

Nice! good old time music!! 🎙️🎶

[@Noelle0026]

Ooh I had forgotten about this song. Quintessential 70s song!

[@ggvno167]

Hey Britt an artist that has the same disco beat and fabulous voice is Lou Rawls “You’ll Never Find another love like mine” a top hit of the late 70’s.

[@kennydeez..1774]

🔥🔥🔥🔥David Ruffin🔥🔥🔥🔥. He Has A Few Hits Worth Listening To. This Was A Great Great Great Reaction To Ruffin👍🏾💯💯💯💯💯👍🏾Outstanding Music And An Iconic Voice..🔥DAVID RUFFIN🔥

[@TheXpertGenius83]

Check the temperature, check the temperature! 😂😂😂

[@americanaforever6725]

Magnificent song!! David Ruffin nails this one

[@chrisoakley5830]

David Ruffin had a big hit in 1980 with the song Hold On To My Love.

[@clutch236]

Walk Away From Love was David Ruffin's biggest solo hit.

[@ggvno167]

One of your favorite artist and part of the PDC is Daryl Hall singing “Miss You” - Live from Daryl’s House. Talk about blue eye soul - he has it.

[@PeteBaylis-pe2lw]

THIS BROTHA'S VOCAL FLUIDITY, PRESENCE AND PROWESS IS UNMATCHED IN THE ANALS OF "OLD SKOOL SOUL SINGERS"! DAMN....I MISS THIS QUALITY OF VOCAL TALENT AND DELIVERY. HE'S ON MY LIST WITH SAM COOKE AND JACKIE WILSON GROWING UP AND INTO THE 70S THEN REVISITING AS I GREW UP. UNIQUELY EXCELLENT.😳🎶🎵😄🥳😎

[@Snowchris1]

Legend!!!! Top shelf. Among the best of the best of all time

[@gpxo11]

His brother Jimmy had a hit in 1979 with Hold On To My Love and in 1966 What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted.

[@johngretzinger]

David is my absolute favorite male singer from the 60's! I grew up with the Temps and still think David Ruffin is one of the very best singers ever!

[@RMDole19]

One of 5 best singers ever. Such a unique and powerful voice.

[@brittreacts]

I agree honestly!

[@timothyburnside3229]

Not his only hit post temps but his best!

[@Chris-we7jx]

My answers relate to the UK music scene at the time. Many people knew of the Tempations (as they were by far the most prolofic act on the Tamla Motown label) but did not know of David Ruffin. His brother, Jimmy Ruffin had lots of UK top 20 hits and was very well known in the clubs. Please review Turn Back the hands of time by David & Jimmy Ruffin as it is unusual to hear them together. Loved your reaction to this timeless tearjerker.

[@RaveGamingCommunity]

he was a Temptation Discovered by Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson Motown Records. My most fava song is to Proud to Beg

[@brittreacts]

That’s a classic

[@RaveGamingCommunity]

Yeah my most faved is an't to proud to beg Mr ruffian was one of them voices that was like wow but so was all of the Temptations of there time He and the rest of the temps man they are Motown Gold@@brittreacts

[@davidanderson8168]

My Whole World Ended was another post Temptations huge hit by David Ruffin

[@lking3024]

The Voice…Forever!

[@1719456]

Back in the sixties and seventies we all wanted to be David Ruffin, black, white or brown, it didn't matter. His glasses were called DRs. I had em and I was a skinny white boy.

[@jacknjill3000]

Those were the days when singers would move ppl. deeply. Every word they pronounced and why women fell in love with these male singers and touched women’s hearts.

[@LauraSmith-mw3dj]

Once lead singer for the temptations he got it tall dark and talented one of the kings

[@RMDole19]

He also does a cover of “Rainy Night in Georgia” which is the best version of that song. His voice is haunting on that one.

[@brittreacts]

I’ll check it out!

[@thomastimlin1724]

Ruffin was one of the greatest singing voices of the 1960's/70's, you KNEw it was him the instant he came on the radio...

[@tjtampa214]

You made the right decision. ✅ I understand your struggle to describe the style & the effect. 💗 I met someone who had that same intense charisma and those fluid movements (that inate rhythm) that puts you out of sorts. So funny and what an experience.

[@cherylhoward324]

Definitely confidence and it work for him,and it’s who he is

[@scotttheniceguy]

At 3:13 is when you were in a state of euphoria.

[@supaflykindaguy20]

😂

[@carolynl.crudup9103]

My opinion is this song is the greatest song ever sung and expressed because of longevity never wavering quality. RIHP David, the best of the best!!!! ❤

[@EmmaGardner-bh3yr]

That was David Ruffin's brand there is no duplication.One of my favorite. This is not his only solo hit.

[@jasonredic9457]

This man sang baritone, tenor, AND soprano well.

[@susancraig8760]

Your reactions are priceless, lol ☺️😃. Such great taste ❣️

[@hawaiiancane1]

David Ruffin was one of a kind

[@zzz987654321]

one of the best voices in popular music! and one of my favorites-

[@chancebrown106]

Britt! It could be debated that the lead of the PDC from the Temptations is Eddie Kendrick and if you need an example, listen to Intimate Friends! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jahfree3672]

Hey Britt. I like following producers and artists. This is a typical Van McCoy project. He’s the Do the Hustle guy (& so much more).

[@sueellengallion4523]

Wish it would rain ❤❤❤

[@tonypowell5781]

it was his biggest post Temptations solo hit

[@Mark-oz3df]

need to watch my whole world ended you will like

[@davidanderson8168]

Also, the high voice of the Temptations, Eddie Kendricks, went solo. Play “Keep on Truckin’ “ by Eddie Kendricks

[@gabrielgarnica6239]

If they had a pill that would make my voice sound like a combination of David Ruffin and Teddy P., I would take three of them......

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Motown wasn't just one label, The Motown Record Corporation consisted of more than a dozen imprints, each with its own roster of artist and distinctive style. David Ruffin, Diana Ross, Mary Wells, The Supremes and the Four Tops were on the Motown imprint, Martha & The Vandellas, The Temptations, Kim Weston and The Contours recorded on the Gordy label. Tamla, the first of the corporations labels was home to The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Barrett Strong, The Marvellettes, Brenda Holloway, The Isley Brothers just to name a few. The Motown sound, was as varied as its roster of recording artist.

[@Mrcool19771]

The greatest black male vocalist of all time .

[@beatsgordy]

All the original Temptations members were tall “between 6’2 and 6’4”

[@glenniekiwi]

You gotta do sam cooke pullleeasseee haha

[@rickymoore7251]

A different level yall😊

[@reshaud81]

This was 1975, and he's performing on American Bandstand!

[@skepchica]

Girl, every woman over 40 feels this way about David Ruffin. Lol 💙

[@ThomasBeauchemin-z4b]

Sadly Tammy Terrel never made it to 30!!

[@skepchica]

@@ThomasBeauchemin-z4b Agreed. Brain cancer is very, very sad. Tammy didn't deserve as rough of a life she had in such a short time.

[@martyemmons1859]

David Ruffin was dealing with drug addiction and some serious domestic issues. In my opinion David Ruffin created something no one else but he could do! His drug addiction induced wreck of a life that caused The Temptations to kick him out of the group could not erase the vocal talent he had.

[@8313spiderman]

Check out David Ruffin statue of a fool

[@JennLynnTarot]

We need a playlist for The PDC 🔥💓🤣 I feel the need to binge watch so I only have to clean up once😁

[@brittreacts]

Coming soon!

[@darrylstaves748]

You struck gold

"King Osirus" ->Great Observation and Reporting.

[@anthonypeterson5618]

When the younger generation adores a forgotten genre. Try "Statue of a fool"

[@Troy_KC-2-PH]

You crack me up Britt 😂

[@lking3024]

Girl, Davis is the CEO of the club.

[@austinshaw9303]

The word is..........soul

[@CecileH730]

Oh yes

[@pamagnolia]

Great, great music! We used to say that you need a pilot’s license to wear collars like that! 😂

[@brittreacts]

😂😂😂

[@darrinjennings8663]

He gangsta

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

I hope Ruffin's kids are watching this

[@charleswaters1085]

The man can just Croon Blow Ruffin!!

[@ydqpljn]

One of the better Singers...Try "My Girl" by The Temptations, when was the lead singer...

[@kensterling5220]

You need to do Luther Ingram, If Loving You is Wrong. You’ll welcome him to the club. 😏

[@theprofessor8589]

You should do 'Pieces of of man's by him too, he goes off on that one!

[@donaldperrotta8514]

Definitely a 1975 hit … the song was played on all the top radio stations and clubs back in the day !!!

[@Hey-Googootz]

Britt, please do David Ruffin's 'My whole world ended' (it's post temptations) where he is wearing the blue jacket and white pants. 💙

[@all8upg]

Mother’s finest love changes if you haven’t already

[@alanfarber3831]

This was his last top 10 hit on the Billboard US Pop chart in late 1975 early 1976. Van McCoy was responsible for reviving David's career. David also had an R&B hit in the summer of 1976 with "Everything's Coming up Love". It is one of my favorite songs of his. There is a video on KZbin from an appearance on Soul Train with David singing this song. It would be great if you would play that on your channel. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKqulmyJhsinhsk

[@LuapoSefe]

The song just started lol

[@jrdlabs]

Produced by Van McCoy of "The Hustle" fame.

[@clutch236]

A soulful rugged resonance....how about that? 🤔

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

said it before but I'll say it again...Ruffin set the standard for begging brothers. Such a shame he didn't take better care of himself.

[@kurtadams3021]

Sang Mr Ruffin

[@JaMc707]

I think you would enjoy Freddie Scott (Are you lonely for me baby)

[@RickJames-lk3vq]

He had about 7 albums after the temps

[@joenixon4168]

This song after the group

[@scottsummersreloaded4618]

Yea David Ruffin voice and songs was fiya

[@brittreacts]

Soooo smooth