"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.

Artist : The TemptationsTitle : Papa was a rolling stoneAlbum : All DirectionsYear : 1972Label : Warwick, Miracle, Gordy, Motown, Atlantic, New Door/Universa...

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupPapa Was A Rollin' Stone · The TemptationsAll Directions℗ 1972 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc....

Jun 19, 2022 · While the track was made famous by The Temptations, “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” was originally written for the Motown band The Undisputed Truth. Let’s dive into the history and the meaning ...

Papa Was a Rollin' Stone Lyrics: It was the third of September / That day I'll always remember, yes I will / 'Cause that was the day that my daddy died / I never got a chance to see him / Never...

In this song, the father is an itinerant, disreputable philanderer. When he dies, the mother opens up about him, telling the kids all about his laziness and womanizing. This was written by the Motown songwriters Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield, and produced by Whitfield.

Nov 18, 2020 · “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong in 1971 and originally recorded by The Undisputed Truth which they released as a single in May 1972. A few months later, Whitfield reworked it into a 12-minute track for The Temptations, featured on their album “All Directions.”

Mar 7, 2025 · It’s no coincidence that ‘Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone’ endures as one of The Temptations’ most lauded tracks. The combination of Norman Whitfield’s production, the emotive vocals, and the powerful narrative resonates profoundly.

"Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" is a song performed by Motown recording act the Undisputed Truth. It was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong in 1971, and released as a single in May 1972. It peaked at number 63 on the Pop Charts and number 24 on the R&B Charts.

Jan 12, 2022 · “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” was originally a three+ minute song written for a Motown band called The Undisputed Truth which was released as a single in May 1972. A few months later, Whitfield reworked the song into a 12-minute instrumental track for the Temptations.