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The Temptations
Released 1972

Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
11:45
56,848 plays

Love Woke Me up This Morning
02:38
440 plays

I Ain't Got Nothing
03:30
369 plays

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songs

- 1
- Funky Music Sho' Nuff Turns Me On
- 02:56
- 320 plays

- 2
- Run Charlie Run
- 02:59
- 273 plays

- 3
- Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
- 11:45
- 56,848 plays

- 4
- Love Woke Me up This Morning
- 02:38
- 440 plays

- 5
- I Ain't Got Nothing
- 03:30
- 369 plays

- 6
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- 03:59
- 283 plays

- 7
- Mother Nature
- 02:54
- 311 plays

- 8
- Do Your Thing
- 02:52
- 251 plays

album review

A monster album, the one that put them back in the spotlight and signaled that Norman Whitfield had saved the day. Damon Harris had replaced Eddie Kendricks, and there were many doubters convinced the band was finished. Instead, Whitfield revitalized them via the majestic single, "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone." Despite its length, Whitfield's decision to open with an extensive, multi-layered musical suite and tease listeners was a master stroke. By the time Dennis Edwards' voice came rushing in, no one would dare turn it off. The single, as well as "Law Of The Land" and others, ended the funeral arrangements that had been prepared for The Temptations. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide