1974 David Ruffin – Me & Rock’n Roll Are Here To Stay
Me ‘N Rock ‘N Roll Are Here To Stay is a 1974 album by The Temptations singer David Ruffin. On this album the singer was given another opportunity to prove himself, as the former Temptations frontman was teamed with Norman Whitfield – an “A-list” producer who recorded a number of classics with the Temptations.
Tracks
1 I Saw You When You Met Her (Norman Whitfield) 6:50
2 Take Me Clear From Here (Vincent DiMirco) 3:29
3 Smiling Faces Sometimes (Norman Whitfield; Barrett Strong) 5:18
4 Me’n Rock’n Roll (Norman Whitfield) 3:00
5 Superstar (Norman Whitfield; Barrett Strong) 3:33
6 No Matter Where (Clay Drayton; Tamy Smith) 3:30
7 City Stars (Charles Higgins Jr; Dobie Gray) 3:11
8 I Just Want To Celebrate (Dino Fekaris; Nick Zesses) 3:09
Biography
Musicians
Bass | Henry Davis |
Bass | Ron Brown |
Drums | Ed Greene |
Drums | James Gadson |
Drums | Aaron Smith (DR) |
Guitar | Wah Wah Watson |
Guitar | Dennis Coffey |
Guitar | Eddie Willis |
Guitar | John McGhee |
Keyboards | Earl van Dyke |
Keyboards | Mark Davis |
Sax | Mykal Moore |
Percussion | Stephanie Spruill |
Percussion | Eddie Brown |
Background Vocals | Carolyn Willis |
Background Vocals | Jesse Kirkland |
Background Vocals | Joe Greene |
Background Vocals | Julia Tillman Waters |
Background Vocals | Luther Waters |
Background Vocals | Maxine Willard Waters |
Background Vocals | Oren Waters |
Background Vocals | Lisa Roberts |
Vocals | David Ruffin |
Liner Notes
Producer – Norman Whitfield
Producer – Mark Davis (Tracks 6, 7)
Engineer (Mastering) – Norman Whitfield, Art Stewart
Engineer (Recording) – Norman Whitfield, Angel Balestier, Bob Robitaille, Cal Harris, Glenn Jordan
Art Direction – Katarina Petterson
Illustration – Steve Miller
Photography – Jim Britt
Recorded At Motown Recording Studios
Phonographic Copyright Motown Record Corporation
Copyright Motown Record Corporation
Producer – Mark Davis (Tracks 6, 7)
Engineer (Mastering) – Norman Whitfield, Art Stewart
Engineer (Recording) – Norman Whitfield, Angel Balestier, Bob Robitaille, Cal Harris, Glenn Jordan
Art Direction – Katarina Petterson
Illustration – Steve Miller
Photography – Jim Britt
Recorded At Motown Recording Studios
Phonographic Copyright Motown Record Corporation
Copyright Motown Record Corporation