SoulTracks Lost Gem: David Ruffin begs you not to "Break My Heart"

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    Certainly one of the greatest Soul singers of all time, David Ruffin was an enigmatic man whose own internal struggles and contradictions led to a tumultuous career, both as the lead vocalist of the Temptations and subsequently as a solo singer. Click Here to read full David Ruffin biography

    Certainly one of the greatest Soul singers of all time, David Ruffin was an enigmatic man whose own internal struggles and contradictions led to a tumultuous career, both as the lead vocalist of the Temptations and subsequently as a solo singer. Click Here to read full David Ruffin biography

    After years at Motown, in 1979 Ruffin tried to make a fresh start at a new label, and teamed with Detroit producer Don Davis on the album So Soon We Change. He landed a top 10 R&B hit with an emotional ballad, "Break My Heart."  It was a great performance. And while many music fans have forgotten this song, we haven't. Here is our newest SoulTracks Lost Gem. Take a listen below and tell us what you think!

     

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