8435395501542

My Whole World Ended

David Ruffin

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Format: CD

Cat No: 88527

Release Date:  30 September 2016

Label:  Elemental Music

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  8435395501542

Genres:  R&B  Motown  

  • Description

    This Elemental Music reissue presents the solo debut album for
    former Temptations' lead singer David Ruffin. It was originally released by Motown Records in May of 1969. After leaving The Temptations, Ruffin was still considered a key component of the Motown family, and on this album he was afforded support by the best and brightest figures the label had to offer, working with top-notch hit making producers Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol, Paul Riser, and Ivory Joe Hunter. "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)" was supposed to be a Temptations record. Instead, it became Ruffin's first solo single. The song was written by Johnny Bristol, Harvey Fuqua, Pam Sawyer, and James Roach, with Bristol and Fuqua producing the record. Background vocals were by The Originals, who would have a hit of their own with "The Bells" the following year. The backing band were the essential Motown in-house rhythm makers, The Funk Brothers. "My Whole World Ended" was an auspicious debut, as it reached #2 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart, #9 on the Billboard Hot 100, and paved the way to the release of the album, which reached #1 on the,Billboard R&B Albums chart. Without a doubt, the song "My Whole World Ended" is more emotional and raw than the smooth soul sound of Ruffin's former group. Musically, it stands as one of the most varied songs in the entire Motown catalog.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. (My Whole World Ended) The Moment You Left Me
      • 2. Pieces Of A Man
      • 3. Somebody Stole My Dream
      • 4. I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved
      • 5. Everlasting Love
      • 6. I've Got To Find Myself A Brand New Baby
      • 7. The Double Cross
      • 8. Message From Maria
      • 9. World Of Darkness
      • 10. We'll Have A Good Thing Going On
      • 11. My Love Is Growing Stronger
      • 12. Flower Child