First Time Hearing The Temptations - “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” Reaction | Asia and BJ

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[@warrenfoil6851]

A masterpiece. 🎉 This was from a brief period where the traditional "soul groups" had to change gears a little to keep up with the psychedelic trend, including longer songs. It couldn't have been done better.

[@jamesrawlins735]

This was also the time when Motown would have these elaborate instrumental accompaniments to their songs.

[@politicaltroll8920]

Psychedelic Shack is a great album as well, they leaned all the way inti psychedelia on that one

[@robertgarcia7643]

So true and a great song!

[@lordgrimsdalefaltintine2232]

The guys playing the instruments (sessions players) were known as The Funk Brothers. World class musicians from the Detroit area who played on all the Motown hits from 1959 till 1972. Motown moved to LA and that was pretty much the end of Motown records.

[@kylesuperbaby9616]

Is there a documentary?

[@robbob5302]

I think they moved to Nashville first. Then to LA.

[@dianel222]

3 words - “The Funk Brothers” 💜💜💜

[@brucevidito4923]

The 60's and 70's had some of the greatest soul and funk ever recorded. Detroit was the king of Motown.

[@jawbone78]

Detroit literally was Motown, so that statement doesn't really make sense.

[@brucevidito4923]

@jawbone78 , It meant that it was their kingdom. Berry Gordy was the king. No need to trivialize on the wording.

[@gafre2757]

One of the best intros you will ever hear, just sit back , listen and enjoy the song.

[@RonColeArt]

This was another time, when music spoke to real feelings and the words meant something. The difference between the sadness of the words and the groove of the music symbolizes how people find a way to survive adversity through the strength, faith and the resilience of their soul. You could dance to it and you could cry to it, it meant everything on all levels fearlessly. Most of the greatest songs and stories of all time speak about being beaten down, struggling, rising up, overcoming and surviving. It was deep, it was personal and it was real.

[@1939lb]

This was a smash.. Grammy award winning.. it was the truth. It hit home for a lot of people. I was ten..I knew a lot of Rolling Stones in my life.. a Fathers Day classic 😂

[@mikeg.4211]

When this first came out, people were impressed with the reality of the lyrics with the great music included.

[@carlataliaferro4326]

Ball of Confusion was another psychedelic 'REAL' song.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

They DEFINITELY DON'T make music like this anymore!!! 🔥❤🔥

[@jaycorby]

Having lived as a young man when this song came out, I can tell you that it was played in ALL the clubs ( gay, straight, black, white, mixed ), and people danced their butts off to it! I'm almost 79 now, and it still makes me want to groove when I hear the opening bars. BJ was feelin' it, and I do believe he has the right take on it: It's a 'reality' song, but still sends out a vibe that gets people up on their feet. The Temptations are hands down the best of the genre, and will never be equalled.

[@satinalilly752]

Also y'all it was the sign of the times 😔 God's continuous blessings to you and your family 🥰

[@davidschecter5247]

Not every song is meant to be danced to. This is one of the best "soul songs" ever written and produced. The genius behind is is writer/producer Norman Whitfield.

[@BrandonRobinson8321]

Co-written with Barrett Strong.

[@erickthefantabulous1]

I was gonna school them on the producer, but you took care of that 1 of the best producers who really hit his stride in the late sixty's early seventies with psychedelic soul Also did some rolls- Royce.The car wash movie soundtrack & another song , I love that was similar to Papa /rolling was masterpiece an epic 13 minute song

[@JPMadden]

In the studio and live performance "music video" that's online, I find it impressive that some people could dance to this song.

[@NeptuneLady1957]

We danced great to the this..

[@harrychristian4291]

@@JPMadden I can't NOT dance to it.

[@beriandavies2111]

This song, 52 years old and the lyrics, is still relevant today. As are so many other songs from that era. That intro, a masterpiece.

[@hobbypassion]

This is one of the most epic songs by the Temptations.

[@johnnyd5285]

Musically, some say it’s the best song the Temptations ever did. Whoever composed it was great.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

This has been my jam for 60 years, never met my "sperm donor" but heard lots of things about his drinking, bar hoppin, womanizing ways, married 6 times & had 6 other kids besides me & when he died {alcoholism at 57} all he left us was alone ✌💖☮

[@robbob5302]

Guy told me a story recently. He was young, working as a cashier in a Tractor Supply or something similar. A customer handed him his credit card. He looked at the name. It was his father he had never met. (Though he always paid his child support.) He said “You don’t even know who I am, do you?” Well they wound up talking for like thirty minutes. Became good friends. I thought was cool story.

[@michaelasay8587]

Squier....I want to talk to you....life is so crazy today! Please tell me he not voting for Kamala....😢

[@yankeeladee02]

Damn… At first I thought we were related 🤣 I too had a sperm donor that I never met! He was a PLAYA rollin from one lady to the next. SMDH! As far as I know he only had one other kid that I know of and we only met a year ago! She’s in her 60’s and I’m in my 50’s. Back then the men could just disappear… 🫥 Well, cheers to us 🥂

[@827dusty]

Talk about a great, nostalgic, gone-bye era. The Four Tops, The Temptations, Smokey, Marvin, Diana and all of the rest of the greats. Glad I was there in real time. You made an old man happy. Thanks you guys

[@timdaly5831]

Agreed!! What a great era that was!!

[@timr5490]

The production on this song is amazing.

[@maskedavenger2578]

This track isn’t supposed to be about dancing , it’s about making a musical social comment. The Temps started making these types of psychedelic or progressive soul tracks ,around 1968 when Dennis Edwards replaced David Ruffin, & released “cloud nine ‘ Album & single . By 1972 when Norman Whitfield suggested the Temps record “Poppa was a rolling stone “ Dennis & the rest of the Temps didn’t want to record any more psychedelic soul tracks , but Norman convinced them it would be a hit , so they begrudgingly went ahead & recorded it . The rest is History it won a Grammy .

[@Martin.Wilson]

Best mixed and produced song ever....bar none.

[@rogerdodger6025]

Pretty sure producer/writer Norman Whitfield won a Grammy for his arrangement on this song, deservedly so. It was groundbreaking at the time.

[@susanelkins3068]

When Otis of The Temptations first heard this he said -"this song is funkier than an unwashed armpit"

[@focused4841]

Lol what

[@susanelkins3068]

@@focused4841 that's funky!!! Lol

[@miltonslocum8957]

Asia, you cracked me up when you thought this was an instrumental😂 This song is a Masterpiece. The whole arrangement was excellent! And BJ, you're absolutely right about how people could relate to it. I was 24 when this was released in 72. A lot of families had relatives who were Rolling Stones. I sure did growing up in the inner city.😅 Enjoyed your reaction guys!

[@2119Barry]

Seriously

[@miltonslocum8957]

@@2119Barry Yes indeed!

[@mattjohn4731]

Yeah and BJ mentioned a pusher song. I'm Your Pusher by Curtis Mayfield? His song lyrics were often so heavy🎤🔥

[@miltonslocum8957]

@@mattjohn4731 Totally agree! Curtis Mayfield's lyrics were heavy and spoke truth. The songs Pusher Man and Freddie's Dead are from the album Super Fly. A studio album for the film Super Fly back in 73. I've always enjoyed Curtis' music.

[@pamelawertz498]

When they played this on Soul Train, they were definitely dancing.

[@pamelawertz498]

I think when Marvin Gaye did his What's Goin' On album and Stevie Wonder blew up, The Temptations realized they had to move into the 70's and they really did up their game.

[@skinheadjon901]

They upped their game long before then - listen to their psychedelic stuff from the late 60's - Ball of Confusion,Cloud 9 etc 🌞🎶🤔😎🙌👍

[@mattjohn4731]

​@@skinheadjon901Oh yeah! There's a cool cover of Ball Of Confusion by Love And Rockets

[@maskedavenger2578]

The Temptations started upping their game several years before , when they jibbed David Ruffin ,& replaced him with Denis Edwards & released “ cloud nine “ .

[@christophernichols1379]

The Zenith of Urban music.

[@BadgerBJJ]

And Cloud Nine

[@intergalacticnutcracker5884]

Sometimes music even when it has a difficult message still can keep the day going and spirits high

[@Dan-vx6zp]

Legendary song. Legendary performer’s

[@v.j.3029]

BJ’s dancing will never stop giving me life.🥰

[@ignatzmuskrat3000]

A rolling stone rolls down hill and never stays put, always dislodged and tumbling until it reaches the bottom.

[@RavensTheNextDynasty]

This is a classic, 1 of my favorite temptations song. Another great 1 is can’t get next to you

[@rogerdodger6025]

Yes, this song really did tap into the vibe of the early 70's. This was the time of the "Superfly" type movies and this song has that vibe.

[@rickpetersen1745]

The Temptations, Four Tops , The Drifters, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Frankie Limon and the Teenagers, and The Platers. Are all groups I grew up with and gained my love for their music.

[@ronjm945]

The song predated disco music, it was a masterwork by the Temptations. I remember hearing the extended version for the first time, it blew my eleven year old self away in 1972….

[@ONielElder]

My birthday is Sept 3rd…that’s why this song always resonates with me when I hear…then I just start grooovin’

[@BlowinFree]

Cool 😎💃💋

[@Lakeshore14]

The Motown sound came from the fantastic musicians who backed the Motown artists, the Funk Brothers. There is a great documentary on YT that tells the story of the Funk Brothers. It’s called Standing In The Shadows of Motown. It’s well worth the watch.

[@SIXX2772]

Even the Wah pedal said "pops was a rolling stone! lol...Instrumental??.lol...yall gonna learn today Miss Asia! haha...This song 100% represents my relationship with my so called pops.

[@1calvinfunny1]

‘Psychedelic Shack,‘Cloud Nine’, Ball of Confusion, and I Can’t Get Next To You are 4 more great Temptations songs...

[@im-gi2pg]

There’s another wonderful reactor who totally broke down sobbing at this song. His dad was just like that and this song hit him hard.😢😢😢

[@RD-zj6vc]

Songs used to be long like this because the music would develop for a little while, and that took time.

[@TangoEliott]

This is one of the greatest songs of its era. You need to feel it from the first note. It is real. Deep. Powerful.

[@PD-bg2zj]

"A rolling stone gathers no moss." It means someone who can't settle down won't succeed.

[@RoyGibboney-xw3gw]

My hats off to the Temptations this song is about the reality of life

[@randieandjodistrom854]

FWIW, I'm an old white guy. I bought this '45 (I hope y'all know what that is) back in 1972 as soon as it came out when I was in high school and it's been in my playlist ever since. This is just pure genius in terms of music, lyrics, and performance.

[@royhampton776]

This is one of the most emotive songs to come out of the early seventies. Temptations such a force at that time.. Brilliant song

[@bobblethreadgill4463]

you're right asia, the arrangement is superb with the driving bass and percussion, trumpet and strings crying in back ground sounding soft as a whimper. and we danced to it like there was no tomorrow.... Hell Yeah Y'all

[@ChristinaFromFlint]

THIS. ALL DAY, ERRY DAY, FOREVERMORE, THISSSSS! ❤

[@bettymoody7422]

I'm so glad this generation is waking up to real music. NO AUTOTUNE. Just real talent and real voices. Temptations had it going on. This was my era. I'm 74 and still love them

[@jawbone78]

Go yell at more clouds granny.

[@harpergras]

One of their all-time great hits.

[@bigbow62]

Papa didn't leave you alone.... He left you with a big busload of step brothers & sisters ! 🤔 This is a true classic, and the best part is that everyone gets their turn on the mic. 🎙 ❤

[@MichaelAndrews-uy1gl]

This is a masterpiece...it would be nice if we could return to this kind of music. Fabulous song.

[@gagecarty4290]

Songs in the 70's were about reality, speaking the truth 😮

[@tec52]

The Temptations didn't play instruments, they were singers. They would in no way do an instrumental, LOL. I love ya Asia!

[@brucedillinger9448]

😂

[@BrandonAyong]

I'm still traumatised by the temptations movie scene of that song ...Paul deserved better man

[@rhondaatkins1776]

The actor who played Paul was excellent.

[@marymccabe3378]

Hope you can watch the live version! Choreography is off the chart! Love your reactions.

[@rhondaatkins1776]

Was thinking the same!

[@MarshaBonForte]

An incredible song and performance. The Funk Brothers behind the Temptations.

[@Lakeshore14]

Raised on Motown so I know this one well and remember the first time I heard it. It quickly went to #1 on the charts. So much great Motown music and we can never forget the fabulous Motown house band, the Funk Brothers. The Temptations had so many great hits. The 60s and 70s had the best music. Thank you for your great reaction. 👏👏🥰

[@AuntieNina68]

I always immediately see them doing this on Soul Train. The soundtrack of my life🥰

[@Lakeshore14]

@@AuntieNina68 Mine too. 👍

[@DaDavis1954]

Actually, most of the intro was trimmed down for the 45 RPM single in order to get that needed airplay. That was 60's/70's radio. Unless you had the album back then, you probably were unaware that the album version was so different.

[@angelalambert6069]

I love you two ! You made me laugh so much how puzzled you were at long intro 😅 thank you fir the music ❤ x

[@edgarcia4794]

Asia, BJ Listen how many different voices of Papa's kids were different. AND how many different kids were asking the same questions about this papa they barely knew.

[@guillermojimenezcastelblan8456]

Coming from 1972, the mixing, horns, string section, the bass lines, the wah effect guitar, even the basic but damn effective bass drum-hi hat pattern, all spells Motown, The Temptation`s for me, may be their best song ever, what a jam, of course, don`t forget the claps in the song`s developing, the story from the song. Stunning and killer as well.

[@DarrellFanning-bx7xz]

Guys, if you can, find the original superfly soundtrack by curtis mayfield. Youll enjoy it, guaranteed

[@andrewdavid9412]

R&B from the 70's was the pinnacle of music.

[@elijahablaze]

This is, likely, the best soul song ever written. So good. The extensive instrumentals were insisted on by the record company so this song would get played in discos

[@brentlee1043]

You funny. You never heard this 😂 omg. Yes, it has a long instrumental 😊

[@miked2445]

Asia believed she was a complete person until today. Now all the pieces are back in the box.

[@brucedillinger9448]

😂

[@robertarrington4907]

I remember when this song was released. It simply blew me away. An absolute masterpiece.

[@sharonstark1014]

So many great songs by this group. I remember watching them on the Ed Sullivan show when I was about 12 years old. Check out "My Girl", "Just my Imagination", "Can't get next to You", "Ball of Confusion" and "Get Ready." Get Ready" was also done by the group Rare Earth. Both are great versions.

[@ramcarred]

You love this song if your Papa as a Rolling Stone! Been there Done That!

[@lucky4724]

While Deployed Overseas during the 70's, me and the fella's had the Temps & Motown in full effect in our barracks.brought calmness to us during hectic times, sippin🍾 & groovin 🎼!! Ahhh the memories!! Shoutout to the 86th Tactical Fighter Wing🇺🇲💪hoooah🗣️ #MilitaryLife💥

[@yankeeladee02]

🫡 thank YOU and you brothers in arms. 🇺🇸 🦅

[@myrdozer]

It didn't just happen in the "urban" areas.

[@rhondaatkins1776]

Let some tell it, only Black fathers are rolling stones. 😏

[@Lovejazz01]

No it didn’t , it happened every where . 👍🏾

[@kevinmarker-cz3bx]

Give it up fo momma being the rock. And I know fo show big momma was there too..true that. Great choice..much respect and success 🙌

[@ghogsten]

Whoever those moms of the world, who had to live the hard life for the kids. You deserve it all the good things that come your way. Hard life. That mom lying to those kids, to protect them, what a great song.

[@filmichael9553]

Due to George Michael this was big hit in Russia! Love!

[@bengilbert7655]

I remember the George Michael version being played in the clubs in the 90s.

[@samuelflorez1461]

Asia it's like you said , when you first heard the song , you just listen to the guitar , violin, and Bass , didn't take time to listen to the words , It's a story about life in the early days when Papa was around , Mama was thinking , I guess Now is a good time to tell you what really happened to Papa . Take time to listen to the words and you'll understand ,

[@edwardbardlett6943]

My mother's brothers were 12, 10, and 7 years older than me. It was through them that I was introduced to this music. This song was a major JAM!!! The lyrical content was relavernt for a lot of urban--and not so urban--kids. But keep in mind that the black community as a whole was trying to emerge from the Jim Crow era and was embracing the ' say it loud, "I'm black and I'm proud" mentality.' Songs like this by black artist were a source of pride, no matter what the subject matter of the lyrics. I thoroughly, enjoy your reactions!

[@veronicasmith7076]

basically we smoked a joint while listening to it rather than dance to it back in the day.

[@triumphantfaithiwc6711]

When this song came out it was a BIG HIT!… HUGE HIT! But you’re right, the message is extremely painful.

[@pamelalee1508]

Asia !... I'm feeling ya sweetie 😁... Though the group The Temptations came out of Detroit..Papa Was A Rollin' Stone.. musically is a soul-Jazz mashup...just as huge Jazz hits came out of Harlem there was undoubtedly influences in Detroit... I can only guess the reason BJ didn't look your way when you started wiggling..lol..was to keep this video from being X- rated. !... There's a particular song The Temptations did I miss hearing.. 💥...I Can't Get Next To You...1969 Also 💥...Ball Of Confusion...1970 Yes I was lucky to hear these and many other earlier songs when they came out.. I'm 71... Wishing you the best as alway..both of you 👍😉... 🌿🌿🌿

[@keeponrollin7922]

Love the temps,they are immortal..but the rolling stones did a song called out of control in '97 based on this beat or at least the bass a bit,the live version from st louis '97 is for sure fire!

[@randywatson5263]

I was young at the time but i remember this song being a big hit. It was on heavy rotation on the radio. Most people just jammed to the music. But a few people had a problem with the lyrics.

[@shirleymongold1201]

I defy anyone to listen to this song and be still. It is physically impossible. Gotta MOVE to this one lol

[@garyseven5791]

Loved this song since 1972! Thank you, friends. May your path always rise up to greet you!

[@therefixframeuproduction1093]

JAH CLIFF@LONDON UK IN THE BUILDING. THANKS FOR FINDING THIS ONE, THE INTRODUCTION ALONE IS FIRE. P.S I JUST DISCOVERED YOU GUYS BECAUSE OF THIS TUNE. IF YOU DON'T ALREADY, (EVERYTHING) FROM *THE TEMPTATIONS* IS FIRE, AND YOU GOT A NEW SUBSCRIBER🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@veadairavani5692]

When the line comes "All he left us was alone.." I replace it with " All he left us was a loan." This song is deep because, how many of us REALLY know our parents? Not that they are low down, but, they did what that had to do to survive.

[@rogerfleming6354]

This is when black urban families started falling apart. Listen to Love Child by the Supremes from the same era.

[@rosemary702001]

A rolling stone is a restless person unable to anchor oneself to any place or person. Not all rolling stones are irresponsible or immoral, though those things often pair up with restlessness. I always thought Mama was choosing her words wisely. She didn’t want to tear down Papa to his sons because it could create hatred in them. Instead, she chose to explain his restless soul as being his nature. His contribution was the gift of life and that was it, perhaps enough from a scoundrel like Papa.

[@skilz8098]

I've been trying to get them to do a reaction on a handful of songs from the Grass Roots for almost a couple of years now... maybe one of these days!

[@lavenderbluemama953]

Love the song, love your reaction. 😂 The part I was always amazed about was that every one else in town was talkin' bad about Papa, but Mama managed to keep her cool & summarize the man who did her & her kids wrong with a one-liner. Like he wasn't even worth her time tellin' tales about, but she's gonna tell you one thing about him & that's that. 😂

[@pirateylass]

The Temptations are one of my favorite groups in that era of music. The Four Tops’ “Reach Out I’ll Be There” is THE song that always gets to me though lol😊

[@miked2445]

"Hey, MA ma... ,"

[@drakeswarchannel2530]

THE TEMPTATIONS - I'M LOSING YOU.

[@Jude_196]

OMG - that THUMPIN' BASS and the VOCALS in THIS SONG!!! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!

[@nealeger8154]

Long before this song, long before the magazine, long before the band, there was an old expression that explains it all, "A rolling stone gathers no moss".

[@matthewgoodA1206]

The instrumentation and musical arrangements are incredibly good. And the song has hardly any drum beat. This was what fire was for that era of music.

[@craigmarkowski7156]

Asia you've got to listen to George Michael's cover of this song , Rather it be the studio version or the live version which is amazing !

[@sabinasabina2010]

You should do a section of songs that you dance to- it's a groove but when you stop and listen to the lyrics you are like wow, it is depressing....another two songs, Stevie Wonder 'living for the city' and Family Stand, 'Ghetto Heaven'....

[@agneskurzaj]

No other words except, ICONIC. sliiiidin across the woods. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.

[@mc0334]

It's such a masterpiece. I love the temptations since i was a child and i am old roday

[@mc0334]

I am old today...

[@richardmaguire9536]

Perfect. Beautiful and as powerful as any piece of music ever made. Motown at it's creative height.

[@phillipdycaico5949]

I miss this kind of music. I was a teenager when it came out. It was both a great jam and a great story of a father that wasn’t there.

[@johnlong9534]

Best intro ever, it could have been a hit all by itself. This was a transitional period for the Temptations, David Ruffin had already left the group and their new music producer thought this would be good for them. Dennis Edwards became their new lead singer and this song won a Grammy.