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Release Date: 01 October, 2002 Retail Price: $17.99 Sorry, this product is not currently available. Cast: |
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David Ruffin Shines
I just don't get it. Some reviewers rate this DVD based on all of the performances from all of the performers. That would be like judging a Muhammad Ali fight based on the undercard. Who cares? It is extra gravy. Ruffin, one of the best vocalists and entertainers ever, becomes the center of attention as soon as he, well, walks on center stage. He singlehandedly makes this a 5-Star review. I bought this DVD solely to see him and Eddie Kendricks perform. With a DVD, you can skip the preliminaries--as I suggest you do--and go straight to the chase. Ruffin, Motown's greatest act, was the Temptations. Make no bones about it. Though they would have been a good group without him, they became untouchable with him. Ruffin's solo career, because Motown did not properly promote it, did not live up to its billing. His work was as good, but it simply was not promoted as it should have been. The music from his post-Temptations days remains, arguably, the least appreciated music there is. I had the privilege of seeing him perform twice. Once, just before he left the Tempts. A second time, while he was performing with Eddie Kendricks in a show similar to this. Both times he was simply electrifying. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. This goes to my major gripe regarding this DVD: Poor camera work. The director must have gotten a whiff of some wacky weed for he misses ALL of Ruffin's splits and most of his dancing. Instead, entirely too much time is devoted to the splendid dance moves of the background singers (who are EXCELLENT, but Ruffin should have been showcased more. What a shame. Nevertheless, if you want to know what REAL soul is, check this DVD out. If you're not tapping your feet throughout, especially on the grand finale, "I Know I'm Losing You," have someone check your pulse.
Dancing in The Street
The performance by David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks is extroadinary. Eddie has lost some of his voice by this age but David Ruffin may just be the best Motown ever produced. At this age he demonstrates vocal ability that even Marvin or Michael never had. I only wish more concert video of these two were available. It is sad that todays musicians aren't even on the same scale of these two. I would have pruchased the DVD for twice the price.
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