David Ruffin [1977] - Rode By The Place (Where We Used To Stay) [Motown #M 1435F]

This 1977 Marv Johnson song, produced by Van McCoy, was tucked away on the flip to 'You're My Peace Of Mind' which did virtually nothing reaching only #71 on US R&B chart. It was picked up on by the Northern Soul scene in the noughties and was a massive tune.

It was also on his third, and last, Van McCoy produced album 'In My Stride' which also contained 'I Can't Stop The Rain' (not released as a single in US but was in UK before this one and in Holland with this on the flip) and 'Questions' which didn't get a 45 release.

David Ruffin was a member of The Temptations between 1964-68, when he was fired, but remained at Motown until 1977. He was signed by Warner Bros. where he released two albums in 1979 and 1980.  He died in 1991 aged only 50.