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Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone by The Temptations

First released: 28 Sep 1972, Length: 6:56
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Creators (6)

Arranger

  1. Paul Riser

Conductor

  1. Paul Riser

Vocals

  1. Damon Harris (1972) lead vocals
  2. Dennis Edwards (1972) lead vocals
  3. Richard Street (1972) lead vocals

Producer

  1. Norman Whitfield

Works (1)

Recording Of

  1. Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone (1972) cover

    Composer

    1. Barrett Strong
    2. Norman Whitfield

    Lyricist

    1. Barrett Strong
    2. Norman Whitfield

Related Recordings (3)

Mash-Ups

  1. Papa Stone (Stromae vs. The Temptations) by The Temptations
  2. Papa Was a Ghostbuster (Ray Parker Jr. vs. The Temptations) by The Temptations
  3. Papa Was a Shock of the Lightning by The Temptations

Releases containing this recording (50)

Official

Album - Compilation

  1. Tamla-Motown Is Hot, Hot, Hot!, Volume 4 1972 Various Artists
  2. Anthology 23 Aug 1973 The Temptations
  3. Black Gold: The Greatest Hits of Black Music 1980 Various Artists
  4. All the Million Sellers 1981 The Temptations
  5. All the Million Sellers 1981 The Temptations
  6. All the Million Sellers 1981 The Temptations
  7. Motown 50 Certified Original No.1 Hits: A Motown Anniversary Collection 1983 Various Artists
  8. 25 #1 Hits From 25 Years 1985 Various Artists
  9. Compact Command Performances: 17 Greatest Hits 1985 The Temptations
  10. T’N’T: Temptations ’N’ Four Tops 1986 The Temptations / Four Tops
  11. Anthology 1986 The Temptations
  12. Anthology 1986 The Temptations
  13. T'N'T: Temptations 'N' Four Tops 1986 The Temptations / Four Tops
  14. Great Songs and Performances That Inspired the Motown 25th Anniversary Television Special 1987 The Temptations
  15. Introduction to the Motown Elite 9000 Series 1987 Various Artists
  16. All the Million-Sellers 1987 The Temptations
  17. Dance Classics, Volume 2 1988 Various Artists
  18. Billboard Top Rock’n’Roll Hits: 1972 1989 Various Artists
  19. Hifi Visionen: Oldie-CD 17 1989 Various Artists
  20. All The Million-Sellers 1990 The Temptations
  21. Motown Collection, Volume 4 1990 Various Artists
  22. Dance Classics, Volume 5 1991 Various Artists
  23. Club Classics, Volume 1 1991 Various Artists
  24. 25 Years of Great Original Hits: The Motown Story 1991 Various Artists
  25. Sounds of the Seventies: 1972, Take Two 1991 Various Artists
  26. Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1972–1992 19 Oct 1993 Various Artists
  27. 35 soulklassiker 1970-75 1993 Various Artists
  28. Emperors of Soul 20 Sep 1994 The Temptations
  29. Magic Motown 1994 Various Artists
  30. The Vorspiel Collection 2 1994 Various Artists
  31. Motown Magic: The Ultimate Hits Collection 1994 Various Artists
  32. Radio City Classic Hits: The 70's 1994 Various Artists
  33. Anthology: The Best of The Temptations 23 May 1995 The Temptations remastered
  34. Soul Train 25th Anniversary Hall of Fame 07 Nov 1995 Various Artists
  35. Tijdloze honderd, Volume 2 1995 Various Artists
  36. The No.1 Classic Soul Album 1995 Various Artists
  37. Anthology: The Best of The Temptations 1995 The Temptations
  38. Totally 70’s 1995 Various Artists
  39. Anthology: The Best of The Temptations 1995 The Temptations
  40. Living in America: American Superstars 1996 Various Artists
  41. Magic Soul 2 1996 Various Artists
  42. Double 70 17 Mar 1997 Various Artists
  43. Motown's Greatest Hits 24 Mar 1997 The Temptations
  44. The Ultimate Collection 25 Mar 1997 The Temptations
  45. The Complete Motown Anthology 1997 Various Artists

Album - Soundtrack

  1. Where the Buffalo Roam 1980 Various Artists

Single

  1. Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone 28 Sep 1972 The Temptations
  2. Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone 1972 The Temptations

Promotion

Album - Compilation

  1. „Healey“-Edition No. 2 1992 Various Artists
  2. Classic Songs of the Motown Era, Volume 1 1997 Various Artists