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David Ruffin

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Please move and apologies if it's in the wrong area!

Interested in hearing early David Ruffin...before the Temptations and Motown!

Thank you! :thumbsup:

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Wild Honey - david ruffin - motown

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From WHO I AM...recorded from my vinyl LP...I had to cut it short unfortunately because it was very scratchy at the end...thank goodness that Hip-O-Select reissued this recently (The Motown Solo Albums Vol. 2)!

I've just tried to sell a British Demo of Heavy Love, from the album Who am I, on Ebay starting price £1.99 and no takers!

:thumbsup:

I've just tried to sell a British Demo of Heavy Love, from the album Who am I, on Ebay starting price £1.99 and no takers!

:(

Do you happen to have a scan of that? My copy of WHO AM I is very scratched up due to relying on incompetant (sp) folk to help me move! :thumbsup: That's one of my favorite cuts on the album! :thumbsup:

Please move and apologies if it's in the wrong area!

Interested in hearing early David Ruffin...before the Temptations and Motown!

Thank you! :thumbsup:

Hi

I know that they're not his early stuff, but these two clips are

my favourites which I posted in Media Section a while back.

Edited by 45cellar

Wild Honey - david ruffin - motown

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From WHO I AM...recorded from my vinyl LP...I had to cut it short unfortunately because it was very scratchy at the end...thank goodness that Hip-O-Select reissued this recently (The Motown Solo Albums Vol. 2)!

Hi Maverick,

What are the unreleased tracks like on this CD? Did you get the "David" one from a couple of years ago?

Cheers Paul

Hi

I know that they're not his early stuff, but these two clips are

my favourites which I posted in Media Section a while back.

Hi!

I will check these out when I get in...my job block the YOU TUBE here... :thumbsup:

Hi Maverick,

What are the unreleased tracks like on this CD? Did you get the "David" one from a couple of years ago?

Cheers Paul

Hi Paul!

I have the UNRELEASED CD and I enjoy it, especially love OUT IN THE COUNTRY!

Vol.2 is on rotation in my CD player...I haven't gotten past the WHO AM I recordings as of yet! :thumbsup:

Vol.1 I still play...I love the 60s albums!

The unreleased tracks on DR Vol.2...it's a wonder why these weren't released in the first place! The lyrics and titles seem to be autobiographical...when I get time I will upload them here!

WHICH WAY TO MY BABY was also covered by Dennis Edwards and MANNEQUIN by the Temptations with Paul on lead.

Edited by Lady Maverick

Which Way to My Baby? - dennis edwards - motown

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On THE TEMPATIONS ONE BY ONE

You may check out his 45s on Anna "I`m In Love/One Of These Days" and Checkmate "Mr. Bus Driver - Hurry" "Action Speaks Louder Than Words" :thumbsup:

Action Speaks Louder Than Words - david ruffin - checkmate

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Thank you...any clips?

Action Speaks Louder Than Words - david ruffin - checkmate

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:thumbsup: You read my mind! :thumbsup:

The unreleased tracks on DR Vol.2...it's a wonder why these weren't released in the first place! The lyrics and titles seem to be autobiographical...when I get time I will upload them here!

Look forward to hearing them.

Off thread I know but theres an Eddie Kendricks one with unreleaseed stuf too.

Cheers Paul

Look forward to hearing them.

Off thread I know but theres an Eddie Kendricks one with unreleaseed stuf too.

Cheers Paul

Yes it was released the same day...I do plan to get that CD as well!

You may check out his 45s on Anna "I`m In Love/One Of These Days" and Checkmate "Mr. Bus Driver - Hurry" "Action Speaks Louder Than Words" :thumbsup:

A bit spooky, I just put up a copy of "Mr. Bus Driver - Hurry!" on eBay for auction. There are label scans and sound clips if you'd like to hear it. A bit scratchy, but it plays decent. Check it out:

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=230048569947

A bit spooky, I just put up a copy of "Mr. Bus Driver - Hurry!" on eBay for auction. There are label scans and sound clips if you'd like to hear it. A bit scratchy, but it plays decent. Check it out:

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=230048569947

Thanks...will check that out! :thumbsup:

I've just tried to sell a British Demo of Heavy Love, from the album Who am I, on Ebay starting price £1.99 and no takers!

:lol:

Will post you up a soundclip in a bit Jimmy & then perhaps you can re list it.

Should sell it then, great record thumbsup.gif

Heavy Love - david ruffin - motown

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As promised...

Cunnie...thanks SO much!

Roger...great clip! The second one says that it's no longer available.

Roger...great clip! The second one says that it's no longer available.

Hi

You're right, It was OK yesterday when I posted the link.

It has been removed in the last few hours.

That is the second time "Walk Away From Love" has been removed,

Shame, they were both great clips.

However, I've found another, which should work this time.

My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)

However, I've found another, which should work this time ----------------------------------- thumbsup.gif

Walk Away From Love

Edited by 45cellar

Cheers Cunnie I will be relisting soon. I was suprised It didn't get a bid when at the same time I sold other Motown discs which I thought were inferior to this. I never get tired of hearing David Ruffin tracks.

Hi

You're right, It was OK yesterday when I posted the link.

It has been removed in the last few hours.

That is the second time "Walk Away From Love" has been removed,

Shame, they were both great clips.

However, I've found another, which should work this time.

My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)

However, I've found another, which should work this time ----------------------------------- :wicked:

Walk Away From Love

Hopefully they would still be there when I get home! My job blocks the YOU TUBE! :ohmy:

Heavy Love - david ruffin - motown

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As promised...

Fine as David's version is, Faith Hope and Charity's original 1973 version on Sussex mashes it to a pulp IMO. But Ruffin and Van McCoy was a musical match made in heaven and the albums they made together are among the best of either man's career...

However, for my money, David's best solo recording is "I Saw You When You Met Her" from the "Me And Rock 'n' Roll Are Here To Stay" album. Best listened to with all razorblades and knives hidden away....

TONE :wicked:

Fine as David's version is, Faith Hope and Charity's original 1973 version on Sussex mashes it to a pulp IMO. But Ruffin and Van McCoy was a musical match made in heaven and the albums they made together are among the best of either man's career...

However, for my money, David's best solo recording is "I Saw You When You Met Her" from the "Me And Rock 'n' Roll Are Here To Stay" album. Best listened to with all razorblades and knives hidden away....

TONE :wicked:

TONE! :ohmy:

Haven't heard FHC version, but I have heard the same! And yes, David and Van were a perfect match! From ROCK N ROLL, my favorite has got to be NO MATTER WHERE!

Love this photo of them!

post-6621-1162998954_thumb.jpg

Edited by Lady Maverick

Hi

You're right, It was OK yesterday when I posted the link.

It has been removed in the last few hours.

That is the second time "Walk Away From Love" has been removed,

Shame, they were both great clips.

However, I've found another, which should work this time ----------------------------------- :thumbsup:

Walk Away From Love

Groovy clip, man! There was one from Soul Train with him singing WALK AWAY FROM LOVE and WILD HONEY, but YOU TUBE has since deleted it!

Edited by Lady Maverick

Interested in hearing early David Ruffin...before the Temptations and Motown!

what a coincidence! This is on the next No More Doggin CD :yes:

hope you like :thumbsup:

ONE OF THESE DAYS - david ruffin - anna

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Edited by RnB Rookie

what a coincidence! This is on the next No More Doggin CD :yes:

hope you like :thumbsup:

ONE OF THESE DAYS - david ruffin - anna

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Groovy! Gonna upload the unreleased tracks from DR Vol. 2 in a sec!

Hi guys, on the subject of early David Ruffin. Just bought a copy of "Action speaks louder than words" on Check-mate on E-bay the other day, but the flip is "Hurry Mr Bus driver" ??? It's a white label, 1003. Have I been booted? Seller says it's original U.S pressing.

Marc Forrest> Great set at 100 Club last weekend by the way! :D

You also mentioned Action/Hurry earlier in this thread. Can you shed any light?

Manship has it up with "You Can Get What I Got" on the flip but that's not a white label.

I'm confused... :D

Thanks for any help!

Marcus

Groovy clip, man! There was one from Soul Train with him singing WALK AWAY FROM LOVE and WILD HONEY, but YOU TUBE has since deleted it!

HI

Yes, the Soul Train clip was awesome, shame they deleted It.

There was also a brilliant Version of "I Couldn't Believe It" by David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks that was also removed recently.

Edited by 45cellar

HI

Yes, the Soul Train clip was awesome, shame they deleted It.

There was also a brilliant Version of "I Couldn't Believe It" by David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks that was also removed recently.

Would have loved to see that one... :angry:

Hi guys, on the subject of early David Ruffin. Just bought a copy of "Action speaks louder than words" on Check-mate on E-bay the other day, but the flip is "Hurry Mr Bus driver" ??? It's a white label, 1003. Have I been booted? Seller says it's original U.S pressing.

Marc Forrest> Great set at 100 Club last weekend by the way! :yes:

You also mentioned Action/Hurry earlier in this thread. Can you shed any light?

Manship has it up with "You Can Get What I Got" on the flip but that's not a white label.

I'm confused... :thumbsup:

Thanks for any help!

Marcus

Marcus, It was booted on a white demo, I will check the details when I get home.

Regards

Paul

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From THE GREAT DAVID RUFFIN: THE MOTOWN SOLO ALBUMS VOL. 2

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From THE GREAT DAVID RUFFIN: THE MOTOWN SOLO ALBUMS VOL. 2

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From THE GREAT DAVID RUFFIN: THE MOTOWN SOLO ALBUMS VOL. 2

Blackmail - david ruffin - motown

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From THE GREAT DAVID RUFFIN: THE MOTOWN SOLO ALBUMS VOL. 2

One Lucky Day I Found You - david ruffin - motown

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From THE GREAT DAVID RUFFIN: THE MOTOWN SOLO ALBUMS VOL. 2

Make My Water Boil (Loving You Has Been So Wonderful) - david ruffin - motown

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From THE GREAT DAVID RUFFIN: THE MOTOWN SOLO ALBUMS VOL. 2

You Ought to Know Me - david ruffin - motown

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From THE GREAT DAVID RUFFIN: THE MOTOWN SOLO ALBUMS VOL. 2

Wild Honey - david ruffin - motown

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From THE GREAT DAVID RUFFIN: THE MOTOWN SOLO ALBUMS VOL. 2...here is the full version of the one I posted earlier.

Edited by Lady Maverick

Marcus, It was booted on a white demo, I will check the details when I get home.

Regards

Paul

Home now, have checked my copies.

1003 - Action Speaks Louder Than Words / You Can Get What I Got

1010 - Mr Bus Driver Hurry / Knock You Out (With Love)

If I remember right the bootleg has a beveled edge (Looks like an 80's pressing) probably aimed at the Beach Scene in the States

Regards

Paul

Home now, have checked my copies.

1003 - Action Speaks Louder Than Words / You Can Get What I Got

1010 - Mr Bus Driver Hurry / Knock You Out (With Love)

If I remember right the bootleg has a beveled edge (Looks like an 80's pressing) probably aimed at the Beach Scene in the States

Regards

Paul

Thanks for this info as I am on the lookout for these 45s and now I see that the ones I have seen already were bootlegs...so glad I didn't purchase! Thanks! thumbsup.gif

Thanks Paul!

Yep, also got home and checked something.

One side is Action and says 1003-B, the other is Hurry and says 1010! Quite the Boot! :huh:

Well, well.

Asking for my money back.

Thanks for the help,

Marcus

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