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David Ruffin
Davis Eli "David" Ruffin (January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the Temptations from 1964 to 1968 (or the group's "Classic Five" period as it was later known). He was the lead voice on such famous songs as "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg." Known for his unique raspy and anguished tenor vocals, Ruffin was ranked as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2008. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 for his work with the Temptations. Fellow Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye once said admiringly of Ruffin that, "I heard in [his voice] a strength my own voice lacked."
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Soul of the '60s [2017]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Ain't Too Proud to Beg | 2:32 |
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | 3:29 |
Motown The Musical – 100 Originals [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | 3:26 |
Motortown Review [2009]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | 3:29 |
| Walk Away from Love | 5:30 |
The 60s Collection [2008]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) [Album Version - Stereo] | 3:29 |
The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 9: 1969 [2008]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | 3:27 |
| I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved | 2:55 |
More Motown Classics Gold [2007]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | 3:28 |
| My Whole World Ended [The Moment You Left Me] | 3:26 |
The Motown Solo Albums [2006]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Walk Away from Love | 5:32 |
| Statue of a Fool | 4:29 |
| On and Off | 3:01 |
| Everything's Coming Up Love | 5:00 |
David: Unreleased LP & More [2004]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Want You Back | 2:50 |
| Rainy Night in Georgia [#] | 4:41 |
| Rainy Night in Georgia | 4:40 |
| Mountain of Memories [#][*] | 3:04 |
| Mountain of Memories | 3:03 |
| Heaven Help Us All [#][*] | 3:26 |
| Heaven Help Us All | 3:26 |
Greatest Collection [2004]
The Great David Ruffin: The Motown Solo Albums [2004]
Ultimate Rarities Collection, Vol. 1: Motown Sings Motown Treasures [Bonus Disc] [2004]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Want You Back |
Essential Collection [2002]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| What You Gave Me | 2:52 |
| Everything's Coming up Love | 4:54 |
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | |
| On and Off | 3:23 |
| My Whole World Ended | 3:26 |
| I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved | 2:45 |
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Motown 1970s, Vol. 1 [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Walk Away From Love | 5:30 |
Tamla Motown: Big Hits & Hard to Find Classics, Vols. 1-3 [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Walk Away from Love | 3:17 |
| My Whole World Ended (The Day You Left Me) | 3:30 |
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of David Ruffin [2000]
Hard to Find Classics, Vol. 1 [2000]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Walk Away from Love | 3:17 |
| My Whole World Ended (The Day You Left Me) | 3:30 |
The Ultimate Collection [1998]
Ultimate Rarities Collection, Vol. 1: Motown Sings Motown Treasures [1998]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Want You Back [#] | 2:50 |
Beg Scream & Shout: The Big Ol' Box of '60s Soul [1997]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | 3:30 |
One by One: The Best of Their Solo Years [1996]
Motown Legends: I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved [1995]
Motown Legends: Walk Away From Love [1995]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Walk Away From Love | |
| Common Man [*] | |
| I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved | |
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | |
| On and Off | |
| Put a Little Love in Your Heart | |
| Everlasting Love [*] |
Motown Year By Year: The Sound of Young America, 1969 [1995]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | 3:29 |
Soul Classics: Quiet Storm -- The 60's [1995]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | 3:29 |
Hitsville USA, Vol. 2: The Motown Singles Collection 1972-1992 [1993]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Walk Away From Love | 3:18 |
Hitsville USA - The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [1992]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | 3:26 |
Hitsville USA, Vol. 1: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [1992]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | 3:29 |
Classic Rock: 1969 - The Beat Goes On [1989]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | 3:29 |
Live at the Apollo with David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks [1985]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| When Something Is Wrong with My Baby | 4:44 |
| Everytime You Go Away | 7:07 |
| One on One | 5:50 |
| Possession Obsession | 5:54 |
| Adult Education | 6:34 |
Live at the Apollo with David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks [Bonus Tracks] [1985]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| When Something Is Wrong With My Baby | 4:24 |
| Everytime You Go Away | 7:49 |
| One on One | 5:52 |
| Possession Obsession | 6:05 |
| Adult Education | 6:26 |
At His Best [1978]
Motown Superstars Series, Vol. 8 [1973]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Walk Away from Love | 3:18 |
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | 3:27 |
My Whole World Ended [1969]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) | |
| I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved | |
| Everlasting Love | |
| World of Darkness |
My Whole World Ended/Feelin' Good [1969]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Whole World Ended (the Moment You Left Me) | 3:32 |
| I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved | 3:00 |
| Everlasting Love | 3:02 |
| World of Darkness | 4:27 |
| Put a Little Love In Your Heart | 2:48 |
| What You Gave Me | 2:53 |
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