"Walk Away From Love"- The Temptations Reunion

1982- Temptations at Painters Mill, Maryland
Ten minutes of pure David Ruffin! I never got to see the Temptations Reunion live, but I know some people did. Does anyone know whether the other Temptations were on stage for David's songs? The ending makes it seem as though he is introducing them again. Either way, really happy with this video.
It seems David was doing this in honor of Van McCoy, who had passed away in 1979, just three years prior to the reunion.
Van McCoy, who was only 39 when he passed, worked with many artists including Ruffin. He also composed "The Hustle" which in my opinion is one of the most defining songs of the 70s.
Finally, I just want to add that at the end, when David says "I'm here now" is probably one of my favorite moments of this audio.
Please enjoy, thanks for watching!
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David Ruffin
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[@lavernejohnson5631]

There will never be another David Ruffin, nor anyone with a sound like his... One of a kind❤

[@coraguice8667]

Oh yes Mr. David Ruffin. This man was a great singer and entertainer. One of the best.

[@readbtwnthelines]

What's some of your favorite Ruffin-led songs?

[@vincentrobinson3078]

I saw Eddie and David at the now closed Valley Forge Music Fair, right outside Philly . They gave a great show that night !!! RIP guys !!!

[@lydiaraymond2700]

Mr David Ruffin moved like a man who had the world at his feet.

[@brendathompson2378]

He could have.

[@jeffreyconyers-z3r]

Diction, in all his interviews, you realize his voice in brilliant even communication to the fans.

[@tedkay3750]

i was there!! it was like i died and gone to music heaven...to see Ruffin AND Eddie up close! i did see David and Eddie's first tour after they left the Temptations! at the Baltimore Civic center it was called back then...late 70's . but the Reunion Tour was a must see!!

[@coraguice8667]

GOD Bless You To David Thanks for sharing your voice with us and for the memories.

[@patcarutherscaruthers585]

Thank you for this post. I love listening to David speak. He paints a story so well, then burst into singing with that powerful soul stirring voice like none other. RIHP❤❤

[@readbtwnthelines]

thanks for listening

[@spapa9292]

just wanna say thank you, for putting this altogether. never before seen pictures.

[@readbtwnthelines]

I appreciate you saying that

[@coraguice8667]

Hey David Ruffin sing it "Walk Away From Love".

[@aadddtedhxh]

Prefer the original tempo, this is too fast

[@vincentrobinson3078]

Live shows usually do have fast tempos

[@monicadavis2188]

I totally agree

[@snnsnm3996]

Too much talent un that painfull voice. Ecen not at his Best moment he manager to do magic.

[@jeffreyconyers-z3r]

Ruff, make the Lone Ranger look bad on that horse photo.

[@readbtwnthelines]

Seriously!