Did the Temptations singing Papa was a rolling stone?
“Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” is a song originally performed by Motown recording act The Undisputed Truth in 1972, though it became much better known after a Grammy-award winning cover by The Temptations was issued later the same year….Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.
| “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone (Remix 1987)” | |
|---|---|
| Songwriter(s) | Norman Whitfield Barrett Strong |
Who wrote Papa Was a Rolling Stone by the Temptations?
Norman Whitfield
Barrett Strong
Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone/Composers
What year did the Temptations song Papa Was a Rolling Stone?
1972Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone / Released
Who Was a Rolling Stone?
The image of the rolling stone derives from the old proverb “a rolling stone gathers no moss.” While today this is usually associated with a sense of freedom, wanderlust, or adventure, especially regarding youth culture, it originally described one who shirked social responsibility and was closer to a vagabond or …
Who was the lead singer on Papa was a rolling stone?
The TemptationsPapa Was A Rollin’ Stone / Artist
Who has covered Papa was a rolling stone?
Versions
| Title | Performer | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone | The Undisputed Truth | May 9, 1972 |
| Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone | The Temptations [US1] | July 29, 1972 |
| Papa Was a Rolling Stone | Roy Ayers Ubiquity | 1973 |
| Papa Was a Rolling Stone | George Saxon | 1973 |
Who played bass on Papa was a rolling stone?
Re: Papa was a rollin’ stone – Who plays the bassline? That’s Eddie Watkins on that one!!
Who played bass on Temptations Papa Was a Rolling Stone?
Who plays Papa was a Rolling Stone?
Who has covered Papa was a Rolling Stone?
What album was Papa Was a Rolling Stone on?
All DirectionsPapa Was A Rollin’ Stone / Album