David Ruffin (album)

David Ruffin is an album from singer David Ruffin. Coming out after Motown refused to put out his proposed third album in 1971 (released as David in 2004), Ruffin was likewise no longer afforded access to "A-list" material and support musicians. This album in many ways was a collaborative effort with Robert E. Miller, who produced the album. Miller also had a hand in composing eight of its tracks. Although the album made it into the US R&B Top Five, it underperformed on the US pop charts, peaking at number 168. Those slipping figures were indicators of the increasing lack of interest from Motown in Ruffin's career.

David Ruffin
Studio album by
David Ruffin
ReleasedFebruary 1973
Recorded1972-1973 (The Sound Suite, Detroit)
GenreSoul, R&B
Length34:40
LabelMotown
ProducerRobert E. Miller
David Ruffin chronology
David
(1971)		 David Ruffin
(1973)		 Me 'N Rock 'N Roll Are Here to Stay
(1974)
Singles from David Ruffin
  1. "A Little More Trust"
    Released: June 8, 1972
  2. "Blood Donors Needed (Give All You Can)"
    Released: February 27, 1973
  3. "Common Man"
    Released: July 31, 1973
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

The songs were arranged by David Van DePitte, with The Andantes singing backing vocals.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Robert Eugene Miller; except where indicated

Side One

  1. "The Rovin' Kind"
  2. "Common Man"
  3. "I'm Just a Mortal Man"
  4. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" (Homer Banks, Carl Hampton, Raymond Jackson)
  5. "There Will Always Be Another Song To Sing"

Side Two

  1. "I Miss You (Part 1)" (Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff)
  2. "Blood Donors Needed (Give All You Can)"
  3. "A Little More Trust"
  4. "Go On With Your Bad Self"
  5. "A Day in the Life of a Working Man" (Robert Miller, David Ruffin)

Personnel
Technical
  • John Lewis - recording engineer
  • Michael Grace - special technical assistance
  • Jim Britt - photography

Chart history
Chart (1973) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard 200 160[2]
U.S. Billboard R&B Albums 34[3]

Singles
Year Single Chart positions
US US
R&B
1972 "Little More Trust" — —
1973 "Blood Donor Needed (Give All You Can)" — 80
1973 "Common Man" — 84 "—" denotes releases that did not chart

References
  1. "David Ruffin - David Ruffin | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r48392/charts-awards
  3. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r48392/charts-awards


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