Davis Eli "David" Ruffin (January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an
American soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of
The Temptations (1964–68) during the group's "Classic Five" period as it was later known. He was the lead voice on such famous songs as "
My Girl" and "
Ain't Too Proud to Beg".