Happy birthday to the legendary David Ruffin. Born in Whynot, Mississippi, and raised in Detroit, he became one of the unforgettable voices of The Temptations, bringing soul and emotion to classics like “My Girl”,”‘Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”, and “I Wish It Would Rain.” Forever in our hearts and minds…rest in power, David. 💜 | Temptations

On June 25, 1966, AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG by THE TEMPTATIONS reached No. 1 on the R&B charts, marking a pivotal moment in the group's career and the trajectory of Motown Records. The song was written by the prolific Motown duo Norman Whitfield and Eddie Holland. Despite initial resistance, it became a major success after Smokey Robinson's "Get Ready" failed to meet commercial expectations, prompting Motown to release Whitfield's song as the next single. Norman Whitfield, who had been struggling t

Ain't Too Proud to Beg" is a 1966 hit song by The Temptations, written by Norman Whitfield and Eddie Holland Jr., and released on Motown's Gordy label. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard R&B charts and number 13 on the pop chart. Its success marked the beginning of the Norman Whitfield era for The Temptations, and its recording featured David Ruffin's powerful, straining lead vocal, which was a result of Whitfield arranging the track above Ruffin's natural vocal range David Ruffin's