Album
Gentleman Ruffin
1980 · Funk / Soul
Rare pressing on Gatefold
Gentleman Ruffin is a Soul & Funk album by David Ruffin, originally released in 1980. On Gatefold: 7 pressings tracked.
About
The former Temptations singer had personal demons, but they never ruined his ability to convey true gravity and emotion. Helmed by legendary Detroit producer Don Davis, this 1980 album has a song selection and overall execution that's pretty near perfect, from the funky “Still in Love with You” to the slinky “Love Supply.” Davis added a sonic backdrop of gentle horns, stirring strings, and slow and sexy dancefloor beats to accent Ruffin’s smooth and amatory side. When Ruffin sings “I had to kiss you in my dreams” on “All I Need,” there’s real sadness, especially when one considers this was his final solo album.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1I Wanna Be With You3:33
- A2All I Need4:17
- A3Love Supply4:09
- A4Still In Love With You3:10
Side B
- B1I Got A Thing For You3:53
- B2Can We Make Love One More Time4:33
- B3Slow Dance4:31
- B4Don't You Go Home4:20
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Classic Soul
- warm
- tender
- soulful
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Anthony WillisBASS
- BrandyeBACKING VOCALS
- Bruce MillerARRANGED BY
- Bruce NazarianGUITAR
- Carl "Butch" SmallPERCUSSION
- Carolyn DavisBACKING VOCALS
- Carolyn FranklinBACKING VOCALS
- Diane HoganBACKING VOCALS
- Diane LewisBACKING VOCALS
- Eddie WillisGUITAR
- Gary NesterSYNTHESIZER
- George RountreeKEYBOARDS
- Greg ColesBASS
- Jerry JonesDRUMS
- Larry FratangeloPERCUSSION
- Laverna MasonVOCALS
- Lee MarcusDRUMS
- Leon WareARRANGED BY BACKING VOCALS
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 7 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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