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Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone

The Temptations · 1972

11 min · 2 tracks · funk · R&B · rock & roll

Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone is a single by The Temptations, released in 1972. Rooted in funk · R&B · rock & roll. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone sound like?

Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone is a funk, R&B and rock & roll single by The Temptations, released in 1972.

How many songs are on Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone?

Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone has 2 tracks, running approximately 11 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·11:47

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone (vocal) 6:58
  • 2 Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone (instrumental) 4:49

Release Date

September 1, 1972

Genre

funk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

11 min 47 sec