It is time for a monument of a song in this series. Temptation covered a song by Motowns's Undisputed Truth and made made a milestone of soul and funk with their version. Unusual for 1973 Norman Whitfield who also wrote and produced the original took Papa Was a Rolling Stone to re-record it with The Temptations. And indeed the song starts unusual with an extended intro until a plucked bass and hi-hats forms the musical theme. Later other instruments join the theme with blues and wah-wah guitar, electric piano, strings, trumpets and handclaps. This long version is a regular guest at my place.
The Temptations - Papa Was a Rolling Stone
And as a bonus the original short version
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Great minds think alike. Rol featured Masterpiece over at his place this morning. This really was the golden period of The Temptations. Fantastic selection Walter.
great stuff
Wow. We were obviously similarly inspired this morning, Walter.
It depends on our taste, Rol
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