“PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE” by TEMPTATIONS
“Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” is a funky soul track that was recorded by American vocal group, The Temptations. The lyrics within tell the story of a man whose father was absent and left a legacy of extreme hardship and instability. In my personal opinion, this song is particularly special for having the best bassline of all-time.
In 1973, it won three Grammy Awards, and many years later (in 1999), this classic was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
On this very day, December 8th 1972, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From the album, “All Directions”, here’s the TEMPTATIONS, with “PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE”…