First Time Hearing The Temptations - “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” Reaction | Asia and BJ
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Not every song is meant to be danced to. This is one of the best "soul songs" ever written and produced. The genius behind is is writer/producer Norman Whitfield.
Co-written with Barrett Strong.
I was gonna school them on the producer, but you took care of that 1 of the best producers who really hit his stride in the late sixty's early seventies with psychedelic soul Also did some rolls- Royce.The car wash movie soundtrack & another song , I love that was similar to Papa /rolling was masterpiece an epic 13 minute song
In the studio and live performance "music video" that's online, I find it impressive that some people could dance to this song.
We danced great to the this..
They DEFINITELY DON'T make music like this anymore!!! 🔥❤🔥
The 60's and 70's had some of the greatest soul and funk ever recorded. Detroit was the king of Motown.
3 words - “The Funk Brothers” 💜💜💜
A masterpiece. 🎉
This was from a brief period where the traditional "soul groups" had to change gears a little to keep up with the psychedelic trend, including longer songs.
It couldn't have been done better.
This was also the time when Motown would have these elaborate instrumental accompaniments to their songs.
When this first came out, people were impressed with the reality of the lyrics with the great music included.
I think when Marvin Gaye did his What's Goin' On album and Stevie Wonder blew up, The Temptations realized they had to move into the 70's and they really did up their game.
They upped their game long before then - listen to their psychedelic stuff from the late 60's - Ball of Confusion,Cloud 9 etc 🌞🎶🤔😎🙌👍
@@skinheadjon901Oh yeah! There's a cool cover of Ball Of Confusion by Love And Rockets
The Temptations started upping their game several years before , when they jibbed David Ruffin ,& replaced him with Denis Edwards & released “ cloud nine “ .
Having lived as a young man when this song came out, I can tell you that it was played in ALL the clubs ( gay, straight, black, white, mixed ), and people danced their butts off to it! I'm almost 79 now, and it still makes me want to groove when I hear the opening bars. BJ was feelin' it, and I do believe he has the right take on it: It's a 'reality' song, but still sends out a vibe that gets people up on their feet. The Temptations are hands down the best of the genre, and will never be equalled.
The guys playing the instruments (sessions players) were known as The Funk Brothers. World class musicians from the Detroit area who played on all the Motown hits from 1959 till 1972. Motown moved to LA and that was pretty much the end of Motown records.
This has been my jam for 60 years, never met my "sperm donor" but heard lots of things about his drinking, bar hoppin, womanizing ways, married 6 times & had 6 other kids besides me & when he died {alcoholism at 57} all he left us was alone ✌💖☮
One of the best intros you will ever hear, just sit back , listen and enjoy the song.
This was a smash.. Grammy award winning.. it was the truth. It hit home for a lot of people. I was ten..I knew a lot of Rolling Stones in my life.. a Fathers Day classic 😂
Asia, I'm a semi pro songwriter. One of the first things I learned about lyric writing is-as long as you put an up-tempo beat to a song, you can write about almost anything (positive or otherwise). You and BJ are still fairly young. But people who like music and don't dance tend to concentrate more on the word content. Papa Was a Rolling Stone (1972) was a music changing release. It was released the same year as Marvin Gays What's Going On, Isaac Hayes' Shaft, Stevie Wonder's Music In My Mind & Talking Book albums. Curtis Mayfield released Superfly, and the Staple Singers released I'll Take You There. And this was only a very small amount of the music released that year. And these are some of the many reasons why people my age (I'm 69) aren't the least bit impressed by today's music. Love you & BJ----Keep on trucking!!!
Great comment, I'd like to add that Sly & the Family Stone's "There's a Riot Goin' On" was released the previous year and was tapped into that same vibe. Sly has was hittin' it hard around that time. Philly Soul was also coming on strong too with their great songs of empowerment and unity.
The dancing is kinda annoying
This was another time, when music spoke to real feelings and the words meant something. The difference between the sadness of the words and the groove of the music symbolizes how people find a way to survive adversity through the strength, faith and the resilience of their soul. You could dance to it and you could cry to it, it meant everything on all levels fearlessly. Most of the greatest songs and stories of all time speak about being beaten down, struggling, rising up, overcoming and surviving. It was deep, it was personal and it was real.
Best mixed and produced song ever....bar none.
This is one of the greatest songs of its era. You need to feel it from the first note. It is real. Deep. Powerful.
Papa didn't leave you alone....
He left you with a big busload of step brothers & sisters ! 🤔
This is a true classic, and the best part is that everyone gets their turn on the mic. 🎙 ❤
BJ’s dancing will never stop giving me life.🥰
This is one of the most epic songs by the Temptations.
Talk about a great, nostalgic, gone-bye era. The Four Tops, The Temptations, Smokey, Marvin, Diana and all of the rest of the greats. Glad I was there in real time. You made an old man happy.
Thanks you guys
Agreed!! What a great era that was!!
When Otis of The Temptations first heard this he said -"this song is funkier than an unwashed armpit"
THIS. ALL DAY, ERRY DAY, FOREVERMORE, THISSSSS! ❤
Even the Wah pedal said "pops was a rolling stone! lol...Instrumental??.lol...yall gonna learn today Miss Asia! haha...This song 100% represents my relationship with my so called pops.
This song, 52 years old and the lyrics, is still relevant today. As are so many other songs from that era. That intro, a masterpiece.
Asia, you cracked me up when you thought this was an instrumental😂 This song is a Masterpiece. The whole arrangement was excellent! And BJ, you're absolutely right about how people could relate to it. I was 24 when this was released in 72. A lot of families had relatives who were Rolling Stones. I sure did growing up in the inner city.😅 Enjoyed your reaction guys!
Seriously
@@2119Barry Yes indeed!
Yeah and BJ mentioned a pusher song. I'm Your Pusher by Curtis Mayfield? His song lyrics were often so heavy🎤🔥
The Temptations, Four Tops , The Drifters, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Frankie Limon and the Teenagers, and The Platers. Are all groups I grew up with and gained my love for their music.
This is a classic, 1 of my favorite temptations song. Another great 1 is can’t get next to you
Legendary song. Legendary performer’s
Pretty sure producer/writer Norman Whitfield won a Grammy for his arrangement on this song, deservedly so. It was groundbreaking at the time.
There’s another wonderful reactor who totally broke down sobbing at this song. His dad was just like that and this song hit him hard.😢😢😢
Sometimes music even when it has a difficult message still can keep the day going and spirits high
The production on this song is amazing.
Musically, some say it’s the best song the Temptations ever did. Whoever composed it was great.
Yes, this song really did tap into the vibe of the early 70's. This was the time of the "Superfly" type movies and this song has that vibe.
A rolling stone rolls down hill and never stays put, always dislodged and tumbling until it reaches the bottom.
Raised on Motown so I know this one well and remember the first time I heard it. It quickly went to #1 on the charts. So much great Motown music and we can never forget the fabulous Motown house band, the Funk Brothers. The Temptations had so many great hits. The 60s and 70s had the best music. Thank you for your great reaction. 👏👏🥰
I always immediately see them doing this on Soul Train. The soundtrack of my life🥰
@@AuntieNina68 Mine too. 👍
The Motown sound came from the fantastic musicians who backed the Motown artists, the Funk Brothers. There is a great documentary on YT that tells the story of the Funk Brothers. It’s called Standing In The Shadows of Motown. It’s well worth the watch.
Give it up fo momma being the rock. And I know fo show big momma was there too..true that. Great choice..much respect and success 🙌
The song predated disco music, it was a masterwork by the Temptations. I remember hearing the extended version for the first time, it blew my eleven year old self away in 1972….
Coming from 1972, the mixing, horns, string section, the bass lines, the wah effect guitar, even the basic but damn effective bass drum-hi hat pattern, all spells Motown, The Temptation`s for me, may be their best song ever, what a jam, of course, don`t forget the claps in the song`s developing, the story from the song. Stunning and killer as well.
My birthday is Sept 3rd…that’s why this song always resonates with me when I hear…then I just start grooovin’
Cool 😎💃💋
The instrumentation and musical arrangements are incredibly good. And the song never actually goes into a drum beat. This was what fire was for that era of music.
I love you two ! You made me laugh so much how puzzled you were at long intro 😅 thank you fir the music ❤ x
This is a golden "oldie"...I heared this a Long, Long Time ago in another age! Long,Long before you born!...Nice to see you chillun enjoyin yerself wid dis one!Papa was a part to no time father!Thank you 🤣🤣
This track isn’t supposed to be about dancing , it’s about making a musical social comment. The Temps started making these types of psychedelic or progressive soul tracks ,around 1968 when Dennis Edwards replaced David Ruffin, & released “cloud nine ‘ Album & single . By 1972 when Norman Whitfield suggested the Temps record “Poppa was a rolling stone “ Dennis & the rest of the Temps didn’t want to record any more psychedelic soul tracks , but Norman convinced them it would be a hit , so they begrudgingly went ahead & recorded it . The rest is History it won a Grammy .
When they played this on Soul Train, they were definitely dancing.
Every song tells a story of some sort. The person telling the story wouldn't exist without that, "Rolling Stone".
Love y'alls reaction.
As we say in Texas; y'all be safe!
So many great songs by this group. I remember watching them on the Ed Sullivan show when I was about 12 years old. Check out "My Girl", "Just my Imagination", "Can't get next to You", "Ball of Confusion" and "Get Ready." Get Ready" was also done by the group Rare Earth. Both are great versions.
Hope you can watch the live version! Choreography is off the chart! Love your reactions.
Was thinking the same!
I defy anyone to listen to this song and be still. It is physically impossible. Gotta MOVE to this one lol
Brilliant Temptations....always my faves from the beginnings....so much soul ❤❤❤
PS: I was 21 when this song came out, and my reaction was, "Yeah, man."
I was around 5 when this came out and my Dad had left my life by then. This is still one of my very favorite songs, and it absolutely hit home for me wanting to know why. Of course, the the Temptations don’t have any music that is not amazing, I love it all 🥰
Both my older sisters became fire-breathing dragons and drove the fathers away. I witnessed it. Both my nephews grew up not knowing their Dads.
The whole vibe was that the dads abandoned their sons. But I saw it with my own eyes how a man can be driven off forever.
As an adult, I got to intervene with my young cousin when I saw it was happening to him. He was never going to have a relationship with the mother, she had been a one-night stand when he was VERY drunk, but a baby was born. I saw him age 18 months and he was the most adorable toddler I had ever seen in my life! Omg so cute! I was very careful talking to my young cousin about it - I know 18 years goes by quickly - thankfully I convinced him to ignore the mother and see his child regularly and consistently every week or two like clockwork no matter what the mother said or did to anger him. Just focus on his son. I’m so glad he did. His son is in his 20s, looks exactly like him and they have a good relationship.
The Temptations.....the greatest group of all time!
‘Psychedelic Shack,‘Cloud Nine’, Ball of Confusion, and I Can’t Get Next To You are 4 more great Temptations songs...
This song IS an absolute masterpiece.
You funny. You never heard this 😂 omg. Yes, it has a long instrumental 😊
I was a young child when this song came out. I had no idea about its meaning, I just loved the music. I was in my teens before the reality of it hit me and it took my breath away and I was just a white country boy from Alabama. It’s a profound masterpiece.
While Deployed Overseas during the 70's, me and the fella's had the Temps & Motown in full effect in our barracks.brought calmness to us during hectic times, sippin🍾 & groovin 🎼!! Ahhh the memories!! Shoutout to the 86th Tactical Fighter Wing🇺🇲💪hoooah🗣️ #MilitaryLife💥
You love this song if your Papa as a Rolling Stone! Been there Done That!
One of my favorites. The beginning / intro of the song is quite long, so I didn’t even notice it was the extended instrumental either at first… but the was hilarious 😂😂
THE TEMPTATIONS - I'M LOSING YOU.
Can’t go wrong with The Temptations or Motown!!
It could be said that keeping it real like this is . . . soul. To me, 'soul' is 'authentic', like BJ's saying. What a song! And the early 70's was the flowering of the 60's breakthrough of writing meaningful music, not just sappy love songs with no basis in real life.
There’s a video of them performing this live on a dance/countdown show. I can’t remember which one. But it’s an amazing video to watch to see the style of that era and the way the audience danced to the song. Plus you get to see the Temptations perform it!
One of my favorite songs, it came out at the same time I learned that my own father was as the song title goes…I was 12…
Ned from Spain stopping by to check in with you two beautiful people. This was all over the radio when I was a youngster in in 1972. Everybody knew this song and could quote bits from it. Harlem's own Norman Whitfield, was part of the new breed of writer/producer who brought that dark but real edge to Motown. Once Marvin Gaye hit big with What's Goin On Berry Gordy finally got the message that music could say something even protest and still sell. That was funny when the long instrumental freaked you both out. Stay healthy
Actually, most of the intro was trimmed down for the 45 RPM single in order to get that needed airplay. That was 60's/70's radio. Unless you had the album back then, you probably were unaware that the album version was so different.
The Temptations didn't play instruments, they were singers. They would in no way do an instrumental, LOL. I love ya Asia!
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No other words except, ICONIC. sliiiidin across the woods. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.
This song is such a vibe! One of the best ever done!
Love the temps,they are immortal..but the rolling stones did a song called out of control in '97 based on this beat or at least the bass a bit,the live version from st louis '97 is for sure fire!
It's such a masterpiece. I love the temptations since i was a child and i am old roday
I am old today...
Songs used to be long like this because the music would develop for a little while, and that took time.
BJ caught the spirit during that hand-clappin’…
Get it!!
Asia it's like you said , when you first heard the song , you just listen to the guitar , violin, and Bass , didn't take time to listen to the words , It's a story about life in the early days when Papa was around , Mama was thinking , I guess Now is a good time to tell you what really happened to Papa . Take time to listen to the words and you'll understand ,
As an old rock and roller from the 70’s, I never changed the radio station when this came on.
Some songs you just sit back and listen and enjoy! Songs back in the day had meaning and soul and great bands and songwriters!! Nothing like today! But it's so cool for you younger generation to hear what great music was! Because it will never be like that again! Music today is too see how much money you can get and they don't feel the music when they sing or play an instrument!! So Sad!😢
Go watch the "Soul Train" clip where the Temps sung this and see how "we" danced" to it. "Poppa" was a "Hustla". It wasn't just the city, folk in the country had poppas like this as well, especially in the "black" community.
The Funk Brothers & The Temptations 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥 as another song says It takes every type of people 😂 life is hard , nothing wrong with kids of rs having something to represent them
Asia believed she was a complete person until today. Now all the pieces are back in the box.
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I always saw this song set in a rural setting so I find it Interesting that you see it in an urban setting.
Best intro ever, it could have been a hit all by itself. This was a transitional period for the Temptations, David Ruffin had already left the group and their new music producer thought this would be good for them. Dennis Edwards became their new lead singer and this song won a Grammy.
We danced to it. We knew the words.
That's the short version done for radio, the album version is longer.
Originally released by the UNDISPUTED TRUTH back in 1972. I still remember hearing it for the first time in 1972 on the radio.
The UNDISPUTED TRUTH also have fun song called: Smiling faces.
A real Soul Masterpiece. 🎶🎶🎶👍
Masterpiece name of the album, The Temptations
I remember as a kid ever year at Milwaukee County Stadium where the Milwaukee Braves and Milwaukee Brewers played the KOOL JAZZ FESTIVAL and groups like this Temptations would play for two days.Never none of the stuff you see today fighting firearms etc.WTF happened to Country It is down the street right down the street by the Milwaukee Veterans Administration Hospital which later in my life became second home .Thanks Milwaukee VA
You can't go wrong with the Temptations they could really sing especially David Ruffin
Asia, BJ Listen how many different voices of Papa's kids were different. AND how many different kids were asking the same questions about this papa they barely knew.
Asia ànd BJ, that's the blues baby.
I had this song on a single in 1972,side one was the original version with vocals,and the flip side was instrumental,even saw the temptations perform it on the grammys then.
"Hey, MA ma... ,"
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Great choice. That song conjures up a mood like no other R&B song I've ever heard, it stops me in my tracks whenever I hear it. The music arrangement alone almost gets me choked up. BJ was on a roll grooving to that one, LOL....
This song still gives me the chills up and down--the groove is so tight and hot. But yeah, the lyrics tell a tough story that the family was trying to come to terms with--tryin to keep it real. I had this on a 45 and played it on my little portable record player (with built in speakers) constantly. The radio gave it massive airplay too. Funky groovy stuff that was right on.
The "Papa" in this story, uh...not so much🤨 However, if you heard this a lot, the story becomes familiar enough to overlook the lyrics and the music just prevails, so you WOULD dance to it -- for sure😂
Ha ha!! You guys have to be patient!! Enjoy the music and the singing!!
The coolest groove 💝
BJ feeling it 🎉🎉🎉
I love your assessment. The music is incredible. The lyrics are soul crushing. I remember when it first came out and how deeply it affected me.