David Ruffin (album)

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 Robert E. 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 increasing lack of interest from Motown in Ruffin's career.

David Ruffin
Studio album by David Ruffin
Released	February 1973
Recorded	The Sound Suite, Detroit
Genre	Soul, R&B
Length	34:40
Label	Motown
Producer	Robert E. Miller
David Ruffin chronology
David (1971) David Ruffin (1973) Me 'N Rock 'N Roll Are Here To Stay (1974)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

The songs were arranged by David Van DePitte, with The Andantes singing backing vocals.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Robert Eugene Miller; except where indicated

Side One

1. "The Rovin' Kind"
2. "Common Man"
3. "I'm Just a Mortal Man"
4. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" (Homer Banks, Carl Hampton, Raymond Jackson)
5. "There Will Always Be Another Song To Sing"

Side Two

1. "I Miss You" (Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff)
2. "Blood Donors Needed (Give All You Can)"
3. "A Little More Trust"
4. "Go On With Your Bad Self"
5. "A Day in the Life of a Working Man" (Bobby Miller, David Ruffin)

Chart history

Chart (1973)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard 200	160[2]
U.S. Billboard R&B Albums	34[3]

Singles

Year	Single	Chart positions
		US	US R&B
1972	"Little More Trust"	—	—
1973	"Blood Donor Needed (Give All You Can)"	—	—
1973	"Common Man"	—	84	"—" denotes releases that did not chart

References

1. Allmusic review
2. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r48392/charts-awards
3. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r48392/charts-awards