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 (1964–68) during 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 baritone 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".
Early life
Ruffin was born Davis Eli Ruffin in the rural unincorporated community of Whynot, Mississippi, 15 miles from Meridian, Mississippi. He was the third born son of Elias "Eli" Ruffin, a Baptist minister, and Ophelia Ruffin (born Davis). His siblings were Quincy B. Ruffin, Rita Mae Ruffin, and Jimmy L. Ruffin and Andreus (born a green). Ruffin also had another sister, who died in infancy.
David Ruffin is the self-titled 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 Bobby 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 decreasing lack of interest from Motown in Ruffin's career.
David (Bulgarian:Давид) (died 976) was a Bulgarian noble, brother of Emperor Samuel and eldest son of komes Nicholas. After the disastrous invasion of Rus' armies and the fall of North-eastern Bulgaria under Byzantine occupation in 971, he and his three younger brothers took the lead of the defence of the country. They executed their power together and each of them governed and defended a separate region. He ruled the southern-most parts of the realm from Prespa and Kastoria and was responsible for the defence the dangerous borders with Thessalonica and Thessaly. In 976 he participated in the major assault against the Byzantine Empire but was killed by vagrant Vlachs between Prespa and Kostur.
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However, there's also another version about David’s origin. David gains the title "comes" during his service in the Byzantine army which recruited many Armenians from the Eastern region of the empire. The 11th-century historian Stepanos Asoghik wrote that Samuel had one brother, and they were Armenians from the district Derjan. This version is supported by the historians Nicholas Adontz, Jordan Ivanov, and Samuil's Inscription where it’s said that Samuel’s brother is David. Also, the historians Yahya and Al Makin clearly distinguish the race of Samuel and David (the Comitopouli) from the one of Moses and Aaron (the royal race):
David (Spanish pronunciation:[daˈβið]) officially San José de David is a city and corregimiento located in the west of Panama. It is the capital of the province of Chiriquí and has an estimated population of 144,858 inhabitants as confirmed in 2013. It is a relatively affluent city with a firmly established, dominant middle class and a very low unemployment and poverty index. The Pan-American Highway is a popular route to David.
The development of the banking sector, public construction works such as the expansion of the airport and the David-Boquete highway alongside the growth of commercial activity in the city have increased its prominence as one of the fastest growing regions in the country. The city is currently the economic center of the Chiriqui province and produces more than half the gross domestic product of the province, which totals 2.1 billion. It is known for being the third-largest city in the country both in population and by GDP and for being the largest city in Western Panama.
David Abraham Cheulkar (1909 – 28 December 1981), popularly known as David, was a Jewish-IndianHindi film actor and a member of Mumbai's Marathi speaking Bene Israel community. In a career spanning four decades, he played mostly character roles, starting with 1941 film Naya Sansar, and went on to act in over 110 films, including memorable films like, Gol Maal (1979), Baton Baton Mein (1979) and Boot Polish (1954) for which he was awarded the 1955 Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.
Early life
David graduated from the University of Bombay with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the year 1930. After a six year unsuccessful struggle to land himself a job, he decided to try his luck in the Hindi film industry by becoming a professional actor. During these years of struggle, he also managed to obtain a degree in law from the Government Law College.
Finally, on 15 January 1937, with the help of his close friend Mr. Nayampalli, a veteran character actor, he managed to land himself his first role in a movie. The movie was Zambo and it was being produced and directed by Mohan Bhavnani who was the Chief Producer of the Films Division of the Government of India.
Contrada (plural: contrade) is a generic name given to various types of Italian city subdivisions, now unofficial. Depending on the case, a contrada will be a località, a rione, a quartiere (terziere, etc.), a borgo, or even a suburb.
In most of Lombardy, a contrada is only a street, but with historical and social importance.
In some parts of Sicilycontrada is a subdivision of a Comune, also administrative. In other parts, as in Lombardy, it may simply be a notable street.
In Veneto, particularly near the Alpine foothills, contrà indicates a smaller hamlet in a rural area (a group of houses usually smaller than a frazione); a synonym is colmel (Ital. colmello); in some municipalities, mostly populated contrae are administered as neighbourhoods (Ital. quartieri; e.g. in Bassano del Grappa, historical contrae Campese, Sant'Eusebio, Valrovina, San Michele and Marchesane have each a neighbourhood council); in Noale, contrae are the seven subdivision that compete in the local Palio.
Nude Tempo One mixed by Miguel Migs (2002)
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0:00 Intro
00:15 Hajime Yoshizawa - Endless Bow (Jimpster Remix)
2:29 Onda - Happiness Is Free (Original)
8:22 Blue Six - Love Yourself (Basti & Vincenzo Remix)
13:59 Fusion Groove Orchestra & Simon Green - The Dream (Deep Dreamer Dub)
18:58 Louis Benedetti feat. David Ruffin Jr - Show You My Love (Dub)
23:40 Discorados - Get Down (Phonicfood Remix)
28:24 Derrick White - Soul 2 Let Go (Sir Piers & Ed Funk's Curious Deep Groove Dub)
33:45 Headstock - Highly Strung
36:48 ...
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Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come
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Martha Reeves & The Vandellas ~ Heat Wave (1963)
This song by "Martha Reeves & The Vandellas" was released i believe in 1963 and is just one of many great songs they did.
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〜Oldies But Goodies Episode 1〜
▶TRACK LIST
1, Guiding Star - Tavares
2, People Get Ready - The Impressions
3, Just Don't Want to Be Lonely - Blue Magic
4, You Know You Want To Be Loved - Keith Barrow
5, You Are Everything - The Stylistics
6, Better Safe Than Sorry - Eleanor Academia
7, Love, Need And Want You - Patti LaBelle
8, I'm Falling In Love With You - Little Anthony & The Imperials
9, You Make Me Feel Brand New - The Stylistics
10, Sweet Thing - Rufus & Chaka Khan
11, Love Me - Yvonne Elliman
12, Trying To Get To You - Valerie Carter
13, Guilty - Barbara Streisand
14, Lost And Turned Out The Whispers (Olivia) - The Whispers
15, ...
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Miguel Migs - Nude Tempo 1 (Naked Music, Deep House Mix Album) [HQ]
Miguel Migs - Nude Tempo 1 (Naked Music, Deep House Mix Album) [HQ]
Chapters:
0:00 Hajime Yoshizawa - Endless Bow (Jimpster Remix)
2:18 Onda - Happiness Is Free (Original)
8:22 Blue Six - Love Yourself (Basti & Vincenzo Remix)
14:00 Fusion Groove Orchestra & Simon Green - The Dream (Deep Dreamer Dub)
18:43 Louis Benedetti feat. David Ruffin Jr - Show You My Love (Dub)
23:18 Discorados - Get Down (Phonicfood Remix)
27:45 Derrick White - Soul 2 Let Go (Sir Piers & Ed Funk's Curious Deep Groove Dub)
32:59 Headstock - Highly Strung
35:47 Miguel Migs - You Bring Me Up (Dub)
40:52 Batidos - Tengo Sed (Ron Trent Drum Mix)
44:11 Reel People feat. Nathan Haines - Spiritual (Distant Music Dub Mix)
48:01 Kerri Chandler - Atmospheric Beats (Original Extended...
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TRACKLIST:
0:00 Intro
00:15 Hajime Yoshizawa - Endless Bow (Jimpster Remix)
2:29 Onda - Happiness Is Free (Original)
8:22 Blue Six - Love Yourself (Basti & Vincenzo Remix)
13:59 Fusion Groove Orchestra & Simon Green - The Dream (Deep Dreamer Dub)
18:58 Louis Benedetti feat. David Ruffin Jr - Show You My Love (Dub)
23:40 Discorados - Get Down (Phonicfood Remix)
28:24 Derrick White - Soul 2 Let Go (Sir Piers & Ed Funk's Curious Deep Groove Dub)
33:45 Headstock - Highly Strung
36:48 Miguel Migs - You Bring Me Up (Dub)
41:53 Batidos - Tengo Sed (Ron Trent Drum Mix)
44:11 Reel People feat. Nathan Haines - Spiritual (Distant Music Dub Mix)
48:01 Kerri Chandler - Atmospheric Beats (Original Extended Version)
52:22 Andy Caldwell feat. Omega - I Can't Wait
59:16 Satin Souls - Aziza (Silky Club Vocal)
1:04:38 Lisa Shaw - Ultimate High
1:08:28 Mindflight - Release
#deephouse #deephousemusic #deep #house #housemusic #miguelmigs #mixed #mix #deephousemix #2002
Nude Tempo One mixed by Miguel Migs (2002)
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TRACKLIST:
0:00 Intro
00:15 Hajime Yoshizawa - Endless Bow (Jimpster Remix)
2:29 Onda - Happiness Is Free (Original)
8:22 Blue Six - Love Yourself (Basti & Vincenzo Remix)
13:59 Fusion Groove Orchestra & Simon Green - The Dream (Deep Dreamer Dub)
18:58 Louis Benedetti feat. David Ruffin Jr - Show You My Love (Dub)
23:40 Discorados - Get Down (Phonicfood Remix)
28:24 Derrick White - Soul 2 Let Go (Sir Piers & Ed Funk's Curious Deep Groove Dub)
33:45 Headstock - Highly Strung
36:48 Miguel Migs - You Bring Me Up (Dub)
41:53 Batidos - Tengo Sed (Ron Trent Drum Mix)
44:11 Reel People feat. Nathan Haines - Spiritual (Distant Music Dub Mix)
48:01 Kerri Chandler - Atmospheric Beats (Original Extended Version)
52:22 Andy Caldwell feat. Omega - I Can't Wait
59:16 Satin Souls - Aziza (Silky Club Vocal)
1:04:38 Lisa Shaw - Ultimate High
1:08:28 Mindflight - Release
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「 ISLAND VIBES RADIO vol.30 」
〜Oldies But Goodies Episode 1...
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「 ISLAND VIBES RADIO vol.30 」
〜Oldies But Goodies Episode 1〜
▶TRACK LIST
1, Guiding Star - Tavares
2, People Get Ready - The Impressions
3, Just Don't Want to Be Lonely - Blue Magic
4, You Know You Want To Be Loved - Keith Barrow
5, You Are Everything - The Stylistics
6, Better Safe Than Sorry - Eleanor Academia
7, Love, Need And Want You - Patti LaBelle
8, I'm Falling In Love With You - Little Anthony & The Imperials
9, You Make Me Feel Brand New - The Stylistics
10, Sweet Thing - Rufus & Chaka Khan
11, Love Me - Yvonne Elliman
12, Trying To Get To You - Valerie Carter
13, Guilty - Barbara Streisand
14, Lost And Turned Out The Whispers (Olivia) - The Whispers
15, Sitting In The Park - Billy Stewart
16, La La Means I Love You - The Delfonics
17, I Do Love You - Billy Stewart
18, I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross
19, Walk Away From Love - David Ruffin
20, You've Made Me So Very Happy - Brenda Holloway
21, Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Persuaders
22, Groovin (Out On Life) - The Newbeats
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「 ISLAND VIBES RADIO vol.30 」
〜Oldies But Goodies Episode 1〜
▶TRACK LIST
1, Guiding Star - Tavares
2, People Get Ready - The Impressions
3, Just Don't Want to Be Lonely - Blue Magic
4, You Know You Want To Be Loved - Keith Barrow
5, You Are Everything - The Stylistics
6, Better Safe Than Sorry - Eleanor Academia
7, Love, Need And Want You - Patti LaBelle
8, I'm Falling In Love With You - Little Anthony & The Imperials
9, You Make Me Feel Brand New - The Stylistics
10, Sweet Thing - Rufus & Chaka Khan
11, Love Me - Yvonne Elliman
12, Trying To Get To You - Valerie Carter
13, Guilty - Barbara Streisand
14, Lost And Turned Out The Whispers (Olivia) - The Whispers
15, Sitting In The Park - Billy Stewart
16, La La Means I Love You - The Delfonics
17, I Do Love You - Billy Stewart
18, I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross
19, Walk Away From Love - David Ruffin
20, You've Made Me So Very Happy - Brenda Holloway
21, Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Persuaders
22, Groovin (Out On Life) - The Newbeats
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Miguel Migs - Nude Tempo 1 (Naked Music, Deep House Mix Album) [HQ]
Chapters:
0:00 Hajime Yoshizawa - Endless Bow (Jimpster Remix)
2:18 Onda - Happin...
Miguel Migs - Nude Tempo 1 (Naked Music, Deep House Mix Album) [HQ]
Chapters:
0:00 Hajime Yoshizawa - Endless Bow (Jimpster Remix)
2:18 Onda - Happiness Is Free (Original)
8:22 Blue Six - Love Yourself (Basti & Vincenzo Remix)
14:00 Fusion Groove Orchestra & Simon Green - The Dream (Deep Dreamer Dub)
18:43 Louis Benedetti feat. David Ruffin Jr - Show You My Love (Dub)
23:18 Discorados - Get Down (Phonicfood Remix)
27:45 Derrick White - Soul 2 Let Go (Sir Piers & Ed Funk's Curious Deep Groove Dub)
32:59 Headstock - Highly Strung
35:47 Miguel Migs - You Bring Me Up (Dub)
40:52 Batidos - Tengo Sed (Ron Trent Drum Mix)
44:11 Reel People feat. Nathan Haines - Spiritual (Distant Music Dub Mix)
48:01 Kerri Chandler - Atmospheric Beats (Original Extended Version)
52:09 Andy Caldwell feat. Omega - I Can't Wait
58:15 Satin Souls - Aziza (Silky Club Vocal)
1:04:07 Lisa Shaw - Ultimate High
1:08:13 Mindflight - Release
Miguel Migs - Nude Tempo 1 (Naked Music, Deep House Mix Album) [HQ]
Chapters:
0:00 Hajime Yoshizawa - Endless Bow (Jimpster Remix)
2:18 Onda - Happiness Is Free (Original)
8:22 Blue Six - Love Yourself (Basti & Vincenzo Remix)
14:00 Fusion Groove Orchestra & Simon Green - The Dream (Deep Dreamer Dub)
18:43 Louis Benedetti feat. David Ruffin Jr - Show You My Love (Dub)
23:18 Discorados - Get Down (Phonicfood Remix)
27:45 Derrick White - Soul 2 Let Go (Sir Piers & Ed Funk's Curious Deep Groove Dub)
32:59 Headstock - Highly Strung
35:47 Miguel Migs - You Bring Me Up (Dub)
40:52 Batidos - Tengo Sed (Ron Trent Drum Mix)
44:11 Reel People feat. Nathan Haines - Spiritual (Distant Music Dub Mix)
48:01 Kerri Chandler - Atmospheric Beats (Original Extended Version)
52:09 Andy Caldwell feat. Omega - I Can't Wait
58:15 Satin Souls - Aziza (Silky Club Vocal)
1:04:07 Lisa Shaw - Ultimate High
1:08:13 Mindflight - Release
Nude Tempo One mixed by Miguel Migs (2002)
Buy on DISCOGS:
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TRACKLIST:
0:00 Intro
00:15 Hajime Yoshizawa - Endless Bow (Jimpster Remix)
2:29 Onda - Happiness Is Free (Original)
8:22 Blue Six - Love Yourself (Basti & Vincenzo Remix)
13:59 Fusion Groove Orchestra & Simon Green - The Dream (Deep Dreamer Dub)
18:58 Louis Benedetti feat. David Ruffin Jr - Show You My Love (Dub)
23:40 Discorados - Get Down (Phonicfood Remix)
28:24 Derrick White - Soul 2 Let Go (Sir Piers & Ed Funk's Curious Deep Groove Dub)
33:45 Headstock - Highly Strung
36:48 Miguel Migs - You Bring Me Up (Dub)
41:53 Batidos - Tengo Sed (Ron Trent Drum Mix)
44:11 Reel People feat. Nathan Haines - Spiritual (Distant Music Dub Mix)
48:01 Kerri Chandler - Atmospheric Beats (Original Extended Version)
52:22 Andy Caldwell feat. Omega - I Can't Wait
59:16 Satin Souls - Aziza (Silky Club Vocal)
1:04:38 Lisa Shaw - Ultimate High
1:08:28 Mindflight - Release
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「 ISLAND VIBES RADIO vol.30 」
〜Oldies But Goodies Episode 1〜
▶TRACK LIST
1, Guiding Star - Tavares
2, People Get Ready - The Impressions
3, Just Don't Want to Be Lonely - Blue Magic
4, You Know You Want To Be Loved - Keith Barrow
5, You Are Everything - The Stylistics
6, Better Safe Than Sorry - Eleanor Academia
7, Love, Need And Want You - Patti LaBelle
8, I'm Falling In Love With You - Little Anthony & The Imperials
9, You Make Me Feel Brand New - The Stylistics
10, Sweet Thing - Rufus & Chaka Khan
11, Love Me - Yvonne Elliman
12, Trying To Get To You - Valerie Carter
13, Guilty - Barbara Streisand
14, Lost And Turned Out The Whispers (Olivia) - The Whispers
15, Sitting In The Park - Billy Stewart
16, La La Means I Love You - The Delfonics
17, I Do Love You - Billy Stewart
18, I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross
19, Walk Away From Love - David Ruffin
20, You've Made Me So Very Happy - Brenda Holloway
21, Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Persuaders
22, Groovin (Out On Life) - The Newbeats
#islandvibesradio #soulclassics #oldiesbutgoodies
Miguel Migs - Nude Tempo 1 (Naked Music, Deep House Mix Album) [HQ]
Chapters:
0:00 Hajime Yoshizawa - Endless Bow (Jimpster Remix)
2:18 Onda - Happiness Is Free (Original)
8:22 Blue Six - Love Yourself (Basti & Vincenzo Remix)
14:00 Fusion Groove Orchestra & Simon Green - The Dream (Deep Dreamer Dub)
18:43 Louis Benedetti feat. David Ruffin Jr - Show You My Love (Dub)
23:18 Discorados - Get Down (Phonicfood Remix)
27:45 Derrick White - Soul 2 Let Go (Sir Piers & Ed Funk's Curious Deep Groove Dub)
32:59 Headstock - Highly Strung
35:47 Miguel Migs - You Bring Me Up (Dub)
40:52 Batidos - Tengo Sed (Ron Trent Drum Mix)
44:11 Reel People feat. Nathan Haines - Spiritual (Distant Music Dub Mix)
48:01 Kerri Chandler - Atmospheric Beats (Original Extended Version)
52:09 Andy Caldwell feat. Omega - I Can't Wait
58:15 Satin Souls - Aziza (Silky Club Vocal)
1:04:07 Lisa Shaw - Ultimate High
1:08:13 Mindflight - Release
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 (1964–68) during 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 baritone 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".
Early life
Ruffin was born Davis Eli Ruffin in the rural unincorporated community of Whynot, Mississippi, 15 miles from Meridian, Mississippi. He was the third born son of Elias "Eli" Ruffin, a Baptist minister, and Ophelia Ruffin (born Davis). His siblings were Quincy B. Ruffin, Rita Mae Ruffin, and Jimmy L. Ruffin and Andreus (born a green). Ruffin also had another sister, who died in infancy.
I have dreamed a dream, there a common man Ah, hoping to rise to the top I have sworn by my blood as your man, my love That one day, I promise One day your hurting would stop But I'll never never never never change I never change one single grain of sand Oh, thanks to you baby For just loving a common man I want to thank you this evening Oh, I thought, I thought that I failed you so But that's when you turn around and look me in my eyes And you let me know You said and you said it softly I didn't have to worry about being a common man You said, "David, you don't have to worry about rising to the top" You said, you said, you said I didn't have to swear by my blood But ah baby, that one day your heartaches would stop Then you put your arms around me and you said You never never never never cared If I never change one single grain of sand You said, "I love you, baby I love you for just being a common man" For my gratitude just keep on growing Yeah, for recognizing me, I thank you baby Yeah, for respecting me, yeah I want to thank you, baby For every time of need, Lord, I thank you baby Oh for my gratitude, for respecting me, baby For just being a common man Ah I want to thank you babe In a time of need, I want to thank you for respecting me In a time of worry, I want to thank you for calming my troubles Oh, I thank you baby