Sep 11, 2018 david s success goes to his head no infringement intended. The temptations tv miniseries 1998 leon as david ruffin. The movie begins in 1957 and chronicles the history not only of the temptations but includes a lot of motown history as well. Download full movie the temptations free movie download. The david ruffin movie yall cant fire me a funny take on a few scenes in the temptations movie the david ruffin movie yall cant fire me funny take on the temptations movie see more. He was born five years after his brother jimmy ruffin and the. Factual errors in the temptations movie soulfuldetroit. He said ruffins ego was as large as his talent, leading. David melvin english october 12, 1942 february 23, 1995 better known by the stage name melvin franklin, or his nickname blue, was an american bass singer. Real tea about the temptations but otis williams was the real devil and manipulator of the temptations. Archived recordings from david ruffin were used for his characters vocals in the miniseries. 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 groups classic five period as it was later known. The temptations tv miniseries 1998 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. David ruffin, an original member of the temptations whose gospelcharged baritone was featured on hits like my girl and aint too proud to beg, died today of what appeared to be a drug.
Although ruffins solo career has many fans with questions of what might have been, time has been very kind to his work and its left an enduring and powerful legacy. The temptations fire david ruffin with a letter while group. I wonder if they also plan to sue the producers of unsung since their episode on david ruffin is just as unflattering if not more so. For anyone who is a fan of motown, the temptations, music from the 50s60s era this is a must see. The temptations is a fourhour television miniseries broadcast in twohour halves on nbc, based upon the history of one of motown s longestlived acts, the temptations. The name is changed to the temptations, and a 1963 new years eve altercation results in david ruffin leon replacing bryant. The temptations tv miniseries 1998 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors. Matthews in the 1991 robert townsend film, the five heartbeats. Synopsis born in mississippi in 1941, david ruffin began writing songs when. David ruffin was lead singer for the temptations on some of their bestloved hits. Even if most of it sounds like temptations bsides, theyre still like bsides from the david ruffin temptations era, thats an incredible, groundbreaking thing. Franklin was best known for his role as a founding member of motown singing group the temptations from 1960 to 1994. What happened to david ruffin from the temptations.
Robinson is best known for his roles as david ruffin in the tv movie the. By submitting this form, you agree to the universal music group privacy policy. Very interesting, entertaining and overall, a great movie. Nov 01, 2018 spoken by david ruffin in the biographical miniseries the temptations, the line has become iconic for its hilarious brashness. David eli ruffin born davis eli 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 196468 during the groups classic five period as it was later known. The temptations 1998 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Born david eli ruffin in whynot, mississippi, the son of a. In the movie, the temptations, david ruffin played by leon is invited on stage by his brother to sing shout with the temptations. Apr 17, 2019 david ruffin was an american soul singer who rose to fame as one of the lead singers of the temptations. Oct 08, 2014 temptations aint nobody coming to see you otis. The man most of us know by his unmistakable, calming yet disturbed raspy voice was born davis eli ruffin on january 18, 1941, in whynot, mississippi.
But his expanding ego forced his bandmates to cut ties with him in 1968. Who sang david ruffin in the movie the temptations answers. Only months after his birth his mother ophelia ruffin died, and his father later remarried, to a schoolteacher. Even if you are not a temptations fan, you will not be sorry by watching this. While singing, jimmy ruffin and his younger brother david ruffin jump on stage and sing as well. David ruffin died in the er at u of penn hospital on june 1, 1991 duration.
Leon is not actually singing but is lip syching to the voice. Complete song listing of david ruffin on david ruffin songs list covid19. Ironically, after he gets fired from the band, david sees the tempts as otis and melvins group, and tries to convince eddie to leave while he still can. The group are impressed the duos singing, especially davids. Dec 04, 2017 david ruffin from the temptations was known as the man with the raspy voice, who injected a whole lotta soul into his songs. David ruffin from the temptations was known as the man with the raspy voice, who injected a whole lotta soul into his songs. Who sang vocals in the movie the temptations answers. Jimmy lee ruffin may 7, 1936 november 17, 2014 was an american soul singer, and elder brother of david ruffin of the temptations. The original leads of the temptations documentary youtube. An unmistakable top40 radio staple of the 60s, david ruffin was the voice of a generation and a singer that influenced everyone from rod stewart, to his. The other members slowly became irritated and annoyed with ruffins behavior. He had several hit records between the 1960s and 1980s, the most successful being the top 10 hits what becomes of the brokenhearted and hold on to my love. The temptations movie loosing you david ruffin youtube. David ruffin s anguished, gospelbred baritone propelled the temptations to the top of the charts in the 1960s.
David ruffins anguished, gospelbred baritone propelled the temptations to the top of the charts in the 1960s. The five members paul williams, otis williams, eddie kendricks, david ruffin, and bassist melvin blue franklin lived remarkable lives. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. He was jealous of david ruffin cause david had the most talent, he was a ladies man and david brought in the hits. David ruffin, 50, an original singer in the temptations. All materials used property of their respective owners. He was the lead voice on such famous songs as my girl and aint too proud to beg. The raspy and anguished lead voice on megahits my girl, aint too proud to beg, and i know im losing you, david ruffin was the center of the temptations in their peak years.
The motortown revue is launched, and smokey robinson erik michael. And without him, the temps aint nothin but a group in search of a david ruffin. In the scene it comes from, the legendary motown acts founder. Temptations member otis williams said in the 1988 book temptations that coexisting in a band with ruffin was never smooth. Say, how was the representation of later temptations on the papa was a rollin stone, and reunion tour scenes. Police say he passed out early on the morning of june 1 after smoking crack at a. Suzanne depasse this is not a new story, but it is an interesting case. David ruffins estate sue over temptations movie ruffin steinback v. My girl and the way you do the things you do 1965 duration. Download full movie the temptations free movie download and. Who played jimmy ruffin in the movie temptations answers. The voice of my girl will be honored with a ceremonial renaming of parkside street, where ruffin lived.
Is otis williams of the temptations the pettiest man alive. The temptations fire david ruffin with a letter while group watches on vh1 miniseries movie 1998. I remember having seen the movie when it was originally broadcast on nbc back in the late 90s. Leon preston robinson, usually credited as simply leon, born march 8, 1962 is an american actor and singer, who began his professional career as a film actor in the early 1980s. Twice in the series, he suggests that the band should be renamed david ruffin and the temptations. During his fouryear stint with the temptations, it was his lead vocals that powered classics such as my. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we. We take a look back at his life, career, and sad end.
David ruffin was an american soul singer signed to motown. Spoken by david ruffin in the biographical miniseries the temptations, the line has become iconic for its hilarious brashness. Who was flynn as portrayed in the temptations movie or was. Jul 08, 2019 david ruffin, melvin franklin, paul williams, otis williams and eddie kendricks of the temptations pose for a portrait in 1965. Woodsidemelvin franklin terron brookseddie kendricks christian paytonpaul williams leondavid ruffin alan rosenbergshelly berger tina liffordhaze jenifer lewismama rose gina raverajosephine obba babatundeberry gordy erik michael tristansmokey robinson j. Say what you want about davids ego he had that what ever super stars have. Davids success goes to his head no infringement intended. David ruffin, eddie kendrick, and dennis edwards of the temptations, pookie hudson of the. There are so many better david ruffin songs out there.
And without him, the temps aint nothin but a group in search of a. Was the actors who supposedly played daimon harris and glenn leonard, just fillin posers, or temptations in their own rights with acknowledgement on their parts in the legacy. How dennis rodman never talked to michael jordan and scottie pippen. David ruffin avenue coming to the detroit neighborhood of the late temptations singer. The temptations is a fourhour television miniseries broadcast in twohour halves on nbc, based upon the history of one of motowns longestlived acts, the temptations. A few years later the same labels issued the great david ruffinthe solo albums vol. David ruffin was an american soul singer who rose to fame as one of the lead singers of the temptations. Dennis edwards replacing david ruffin and singing on their most iconic songs in the 1970s also works for me. May 07, 2019 david ruffin avenue coming to the detroit neighborhood of the late temptations singer. David ruffin, melvin franklin, paul williams, otis williams and eddie kendricks of the temptations pose for a portrait in 1965.
Those bsides were still better than most everyone elses asides. Who sang vocals for david ruffin s character in the temptations movie. He is one of the most remembered members of the hit 60s group, and will always be remembered as such. David ruffin is an american soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the temptations 196468 during the groups classic five period as it was later known. Synopsis born in mississippi in 1941, david ruffin began writing songs when he was a teenager.
We should call the group david ruffin and the temptations. You wish you could work it the way i do, but you cant. Who sang vocals for david ruffins character in the temptations movie. During his fouryear stint with the temptations, it. I watched my old dvd so much that i had to buy it again. Who was flynn as portrayed in the temptations movie or was he just a hollywod created character. The other members slowly became irritated and annoyed with ruffin s behavior.