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Papa Was a Rollin' 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. This latter version of the song became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 .
- Norman Whitfield
- Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong
- May 9, 1972
- Motown
[Chorus] (Papa was a rolling stone) My son (Wherever he laid his hat was his home) (And when he died) All he left us was (Alone), hey (Papa was a rolling stone) Dadgummit (Wherever he laid his hat ...
The album version of this song runs 11:46. The single was released with the song split into two parts: the A-side was the "vocal" version and runs 6:58; the B-side is the "instrumental" and goes 4:49. Even truncated for single release, the A-side was exceptionally long and remains one of the longest chart-toppers in Hot 100 history.
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Jun 19, 2022 · Cold. Stone cold meaning. Of the song’s meaning, Strong told the Wall Street Journal, “‘Rolling stone’ was a phrase used all the time in my neighborhood going back to the ’50s. It meant ...
- Jacob Uitti
- Senior Writer
Apr 15, 2024 · The Temptations’ “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone” is a timeless classic that resonates with listeners across generations. Released in 1972, this song tells a story of a father who was absent, mysterious, and ultimately left nothing but a void in the lives of his children. The powerful lyrics, combined with the soulful harmonies of The ...
