The Ultimate Collection

by David Ruffin

The Ultimate Collection cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 22 September 1998
  • Label: Motown
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:14:39
  • Community rating: 3.53/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A Motown series volume collecting David Ruffin's recordings for the label, centred on solo hits such as 'My Whole World Ended'. His raw, pleading tenor made him one of Motown's most dramatic voices.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, groove-laden, ballad, vocal, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) (3:26)
  2. I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved (2:46)
  3. The Double Cross (3:04)
  4. World Of Darkness (3:55)
  5. Pieces Of A Man (2:46)
  6. I'm So Glad I Fell For You (3:05)
  7. I Miss You - Pt. 1 (3:49)
  8. Common Man (3:08)
  9. A Little More Trust (2:57)
  10. No Matter Where (3:30)
  11. Walk Away From Love (5:29)
  12. Heavy Love (4:52)
  13. Statue Of A Fool (4:01)
  14. Who I Am (4:01)
  15. Everything's Coming Up Love (4:55)
  16. On And Off (3:20)
  17. Just Let Me Hold You For A Night (3:56)
  18. You're My Peace Of Mind (4:29)
  19. Rode By The Place (Where We Used To Stay) (3:20)
  20. Let Somebody Love Me (3:50)

Credits

  • David Ruffin - primary artist, written-by
  • Georgia Ward - research [archives director]
  • Wade Marcus - arranged by
  • David Van dePitte - arranged by
  • Paul Riser - arranged by

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