Metal Band Reacts To The Temptations - Papa Was A Rolling Stone 1972 | THE WOLF HUNTERZ REACTIONS

[@lisal6121]

Can’t ever go wrong with Soul Train and The Temptations. The Temptations have so many hits they are worth a deep dive into their catalog. ❤

[@otisroseboro5613]

Fact's

[@65tosspowertrapl36]

ABSOLUTELY!!😀

[@toddmichelfelder3417]

The Funk Brothers absolutely killed the instrumentals on this one!!!! Those guys are on more number one songs than anyone in history.

[@gregrot]

Prior to the 1970's the Temptations released mostly love songs, pretty much all of them with a sweet dance beat. The 70s saw them release most socially conscious tunes, Papa Was a Rolling Stone, Ball of Confusion, Cloud Nine. All worth a listen too. KTF

[@keithknox5829]

Don't forget Runaway Child, Running Wild!

[@steelers6titles]

Norman Whitfield took the group in a different direction. But the hits kept coming.

[@willasacco9898]

This may be the greatest R and B song ever written, produced and mixed, with a great video. I remember loving the maturing, socially conscious Motown songs of the late 60’s and early 70’s.

[@LJA46]

The 70's featured so many different genres I would have to say it was the greatest single decade ever!

[@scottski51]

I was in high school... rural Calilfornia... a young white man in a pretty white little town... and THESE GUYS!!!... were my favorite group!! Same for a bunch of my lily-white buddies! Undoubtedly ruined chances for future dates with many a little cutie when I couldn't help singing along to My Girl at the after-game dances!!! Hey! Stevie Wonder helped me find The One years later!!! She still is... the Sunshine of My Life, after 47 yrs!

[@marvinbone1379]

Me, too, Scott. A little hicktown, Pleasanton, out in the middle of nowhere. I loved it. It is $o $o different now. This show reminds me of Saturday afternoons, with my mom always making hot dogs on Saturday.

[@danawinsor1380]

@@marvinbone1379 I'll bet you relish those memories.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Rip To All The Temptations Who Are No Longer With Us, We Still Miss You Guy's, Always

[@aubreytucker654]

This song is 50 freaking years old. Timeless....

[@vernhoke7730]

The full album cut, at over 12 minutes, is a jam to be heard. There were 3 versions, a short 3 or 4 minute AM radio one, a 7 minute FM cut and the 12 minute album cut.

[@sylvesterhughesiii2248]

I heard Alan Parsons [highly acclaimed producer, composer, musician and recording artist] on Sirius XM not long ago tell the listening audience that the 12 minute studio production of this song was 'incomparable'.

[@dennisgschmidt6167]

Sly and Family has theirs also, SEX MACHINE ! A whole lotta good music came out back in the day.

[@clydeb7713]

You guys REALLY appreciate great iconic artists! Temptations had incredible vocals!

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Very clever! Integrating clips from the Temptations movie with a live performance and vocals from the real deal! 👏👏👏👏

[@lyndadray181]

Must be one of the best intros ever! 💓And that iconic bassline... so atmospheric. Great to see you appreciating this song.

[@LB-zc1hj]

I used to hear this intro start in the ladies powder room, I paid a visit, washed my hands, renewed my lipstick, brushed my hair sprayed some perfume and still had time to sashay to the dance floor before the singing started! One of my all time favourites, what a wonderful time living through the Mowtown years ❤

[@Drewmk-sc9zv]

A total classic 👍

[@steelers6titles]

Song made Number One, and won three Grammy Awards.

[@FD2003Abc]

This is one of the most important soul xongs of all time. Up there with "it's A Man's World."

[@L.A.Tex_Norway]

Pure and utter GOOSEBUMPS 💕

[@CitiZENCAT-ie5dt]

"When he died, all he left us was alone." Heavy.

[@allendever949]

... a loan... as in money owed

[@danawinsor1380]

@@allendever949 I was amazed by your comment because I had never thought "a loan" instead of "alone," so I had to look it up. It is, in fact, "alone."

[@stanbannmusic8334]

I had the chance to back them up in their horn section one time in Saint Paul. Fabulous show. I remember being on stage thinking that I had covered so many of their charts but this was no cover. This was THEM. A night to remember. More Temps, please!

[@andreweaves7975]

When we were kids…… Every Saturday it was American Bandstand with Dick Clark And Right after that Soul Train with Don Cornelius… It did not get any better than that.

[@marvinbone1379]

Glad you remember that Andrew. This show is a big part of my Saturday afternoon memories. Another Saturday afternoon about 1972, stranded at home in a blizzard, alone, watching The Outer Limits. Creeeepy. Late on Sat afternoon, my dad would watch college football. There was another kids' show on CBS around noon. It was all these cool little international kids' stories, from all over the world.

[@steelers6titles]

@@marvinbone1379 The CBS Children's Film Festival, with Kukla, Fran and Ollie.

[@fritzkaraldo8452]

20+ years listening to this Song, and I still get chills.

[@lilpoohbear653]

when I was 10 years old...I knew every word...loved this one since then...50 years!!! Never gets old to e...great reaction!!

[@charlesbowman129]

And now you know of the greatness of the Motown sound. They were also song and dance men. True entertainers. I was lucky to grow up during this period. The music was fantastic!

[@827dusty]

These guys along with "The Four Tops," are Motown Royalty. This is a great song from the early 70s, I think. I think I was about 16 years old when this came out. Thanks for reacting to this.

[@joecooper2136]

Big up the funk brothers for the music on this amazing track

[@mcbeezee2120]

Played the grooves off of this 45. "Masterpiece" is another of the many, MANY great ones from them.

[@davecass7894]

This is my wheelhouse!! Classic Soul Train !! So many artists to go down this rabbit hole. Nice pick!! 🩵✌🏼✊🏼

[@rolandratz1]

Hi you two - this is a piece of "Motown" history, this is a SOUL masterpiece - that's also the name of the LP - "The Tamptations - Masterpiece" The original version has an overlength of about 12 minutes - you really have to listen to it. Put on your headphones, lean back and float away... A listening pleasure!

[@Sober2003]

One of the best songs ever!❤👍🏻✌🏻🌻🎶

[@monickalynn4365]

Really good one,keep the minds broad! These guys are LEGENDARY

[@warwickwhite4684]

Classic song forever!

[@josephclark4999]

I listen to this song every Christmas morning before the sun comes up to bring me back into cold hearted reality.

[@GinMae]

Thanks, guys.. the Temptations were all-around genius -- especially this song.. you know plenty of Temps! Look forward to more...

[@thomastimlin1724]

Probably the greatest hit the Temptations ever did. Total Legends of Motown and music in general. Just groundbreaking and inventive. Love the trumpet solo, I was a trumpet player for 42 years. Real instruments used, the string section wow! yes I was in junior high when this came out. I'm white, a former band director/music teacher, I tried to get along with everybody, lived in this this era, these guys are my heroes from home state of Michigan, they are the finest.

[@m.l.b.2908]

This was my absolute favourite in the old SingStar days!

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

Remember hearing this when it was released for the first time as a 12 year kid and after I listened to it the very first time that song has been forever implanted into my brain ever since lol Man growing up in those unbelievable awesome times as a kid ,teenager was something that I wish the kids and teenagers of today could've experienced ! And the best part was NO FREAKING INTERNET 🤣✌️👍

[@aubreytucker654]

Yes indeed. I grew up in ATL 71-89. Graduated high school in 77. Magical time.

[@lilpoohbear653]

yes!!!

[@sherryarflin726]

These guys were so darn good it was ridiculous. They were known for their dance moves and still have the best dance moves out of all the other groups, which took all their dance moves from the Temptations. They basically were Motown. So darn great !

[@nathans3241]

I was about 12-years old when this song came out and I remember hearing it on the radio often. I was always amazed by this song because of the lyrics. Such an irresponsible man doing no good for his family.

[@laurallama73]

I mean…it’s magnificent! ❤️🎶❤️✨❤️❤️🤩🤌

[@mannys4036]

First time I came across this channel. The reaction was amazing! This is in my top one hundreds songs so I had to check out your reaction. Now I have to check out other music you guys have reacted.

[@michaelhaynes6244]

I love it when you do songs from my younger days. Nothing like a little Sunday funk 😌 Thanks for your great reaction. God Bless ✌️ ❤️

[@artsilva]

The Temptations were the cream of the crop in this genre of Pop R&B [vocal group] and Soul. Many have impersonated but never duplicated. I grew up in the 70s as a classic Rocker but give me some Temptations and I will grove with them. This video is from a very popular Saturday music variety show "Soul Train", the American Bandstand of R&B and Soul.

[@trep8387]

Classic stuff !!!!

[@robertasirgutz8800]

Guys, it's so great to see you reacting to an all but forgotten genre of music. SOUL. Incredible talent, Temptations, Isley brothers, Marvin Gaye....dig in.

[@alanmusicman3385]

All but forgotten? Really? Have you looked at reactor channels at all?

[@paulallyngoff7472]

Love this song. The lyrics were deeply profound.

[@mikebunner3498]

You all are so into this, I kept thinking just wait until they start singing! Motown at its finest!!! These men have all the vocal ranges covered. Darn good music and entertainment. Was that great or what!!!!!............

[@jimmyferris]

Music brings everyone together

[@philipmccarthy6175]

The Temptations with the creative genius of producer Norman Whitfield.

[@rorybisson756]

the story behind this song is wild. it was written by one of the head writers at Motown and it was directly aimed at the lead singer of this song. they had a fight all the way up to Berry Gordy about recording it but they were under contract and Barry held them to it. when they first practiced the song, the producer and the lead singer almost came to blows due to the lyrics in the studio. in Temptation history, this song is kinda the turning point/dividing line of the band's history for many reasons. it was the beginning of the end of their association with Motown. complete overhaul of the lineup yet its the height of the Funk Brothers (the Motown band) and the Temptation's vocal abilities.

[@carlos_herrera]

Paul Warren, who played guitar on this track, also did the solo on Funkadelic's 'Get off Your Ass and Jam.'

[@kenhewitt7357]

Amazing production on this song

[@mamamurray2]

The Professor of Rock did a video about this song a couple of weeks ago, and he interviewed the last remaining original Temptation. Very interesting story! I highly recommend you (and everyone interested in music) check out his channel.

[@bju194422]

Thank you for the info. I will definitely check it out. My very first concert was The Temptations in 1968. To this date, it was the best concert I have EVER seen!

[@marvinbone1379]

Wow ! You kids really "got" this song. Beautiful vibrant reactions on your faces. This show, "soultrain" reminds me of Saturday afternoons in the US. Hello from Israel.

[@steelers6titles]

Norman Whitfield had taken over the group's songwriting and production, and turned them in an updated, more socially-relevant direction. And the hits kept coming.

[@timwirasnik5878]

This is why they are in the Rock n Roll Hall Of fame!

[@mikebunner3498]

This is Motown. A very special time in America's musical history. Papa was a rolling stone! The Temp's were at the TOP of their game. They had the look and sound.... I am so glad you two enjoyed this. EPIC..

[@MrTech226]

Travis & Suzi Most amazing part is that this broadcast of Soul Train was 50 years ago. I was 8 when this song came out.

[@davidbentley145]

Nothin like a great set of pipes!...Times 5 !!!!Ty guys!

[@mikebunner3498]

The Temptations back in the day were at the TOP of the MOTOWN sound. They are darn GOOD. This is really good music! I do not approve of men wearing Pink, but the Temptations make it work here.. WELL, you two die you love this????? YES they are amazing!!!!!!!!! That tenor gets up there on those high notes and stays there... Each one of them has a great vocal range....

[@tomaroni6670]

..."Class of 76"...The lead singer 1st refused to be the singer of this song because the writer used the date his dad passed away...The 3rd of September...The Temptations were always great but their music and their introduction of synchronized stage presence rocketed them to Superstars in the 70's...from this moment on, you can attribute ALL synchronized live stage shows to The Temptations....

[@danawinsor1380]

The trumpet solos with the echo effect was fabulous.

[@lazaruslong8092]

One of the best songs and videos to come out of Motown or anywhere else!

[@bbser]

I'd gotten to know this little masterpiece from my little AM radio as it was played so often when I was around 14 almost 50 years ago. In most ways, and especially musically, growing up in those years was a dream come true and sustains me here in this difficult and often ugly 21st century.

[@johnpashley5963]

When its great, its great......

[@steelers6titles]

Song was cowritten by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong (who had had Motown's first big hit, "Money"). It was first recorded by Undisputed Truth ("Smiling Faces").

[@jameskennedy721]

Best reaction to this song . Huge band in the 1960 's .

[@joycecoley3517]

HANDS DOWN---------THE BEST EVER AT WHAT THEY DID.

[@sherryfarley7524]

Such a great song!

[@cbreez40]

The lead singer mr Dennis Dews was the inspiration of the Queen of Soul song Day Dreamin. She wrote that about him

[@FuturologyTheMusical]

The most iconic male vocal group of all time. No group of this type comes close. They is a huge portfolio of hit songs to explore.

[@VelveteenRabbitinRedFern]

... AND we will NEVER have this again. I am so glad I got to grow up in this era!! You guys should watch the Temptations movie.

[@monickalynn4365]

Also I think this was a little later in their career. Got that early 70s music composition. They're all gone but one. RIP

[@mikebunner3498]

You all should not be tempted by the Temptations. But you will be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Take care!!!!!!!!!!!!!.............

[@sinjin4563]

This isn’t even the CLASSIC GOLDEN FIVE Temptations where they had all their huge hits in the 60’s with David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams. Papa Was A Rollin Stone in 1972 was def one of their greatest songs but it their classics before this were huge like My Girl, The Way You Do The Things You Do, Get Ready, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, I Wish It Would Rain, Since I Lost My Baby, etc and then the classics after Dennis Edwards replaced David Ruffin like Just My Imagination, Cloud Nine, I Can’t Get Next To You, I’m Gonna Make You Love Me with The Supremes, etc.

[@thomaspalazzi7795]

Thank you

[@aubreytucker654]

I remember skating to this at 12-13 years old.

[@souptec]

One of the best one chord songs ever written.

[@abevillanueva1974]

Typical of the great sound of the 1970s...acoustic driven, original, rhythmic, and here a song played one basically ONE CHORD!! Iconic!! This is the abbreviated version...

[@davidboivin7996]

The 12 minute album cut is pure ear candy!! Suggest The O Jays - For The Love of Money

[@albs5829]

I am 68 years old i was there and still 😉✨

[@melaninawakening9350]

5:18 those expressions when they heard Melvin....I love it

[@diskeywick]

Papa was a Rollin stone

[@becksullivan4796]

Seriously. Temptations could do no wrong. Mercy. MERCY!!!!!!!

[@flnthrn2]

You are now officially ready for "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry.

[@itsnice420]

Ya'll vibing I love it lol

[@maxosman1920]

Pink rules for the day, plus legendary song

[@karydickens7957]

I just watched you both ,bob your heads for the entire video. Lol 😆 Great reaction to a classic song! Liked and subbed.

[@nenelles-dancelikenobodysw8511]

MASTERPIECE!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@allauricia1985]

Hey you guys are really loud. And fun as can be!!

[@jessesaffold1165]

Amazing

[@mikebunner3498]

O K gang this is a sample of some of the music that was on the radio back when I was a younin. You all need to hear - "My Girl" and "Just my Imagination" also by the Temps.... LADY your eyes are super Blue! I am tickled pink that you all are getting in ti this. That was one of the great things about Mo-town, in that you had to move with it. Did you all love this or what???

[@charlenezack37]

This was The temp's last #1, and is 169( i had to look it up) of Rolling Stones mag Top 500 of all time. MoTown at it's best. Melvin franklin on bass.. RIP guys and Thanks for the memories....

[@miloudbengrigra1493]

Fantastique mazing really high top .this band

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Always been a classy group.

[@TheCornishCockney]

The magic……….of Motown.

[@gable354]

So great!

[@jefflemon7382]

One phrase can be taken two ways. All he left us was a loan, or all he left us was alone. Works both ways.

[@steelers6titles]

The follow-up was the similar "Masterpiece". It's an everyday thing in the ghetto.

[@davidbentley145]

Isn't that syncopation awesome!Ty guys for this classic!

[@garrymoore2161]

The lyrics are deadly sad but the layers of that music was fantastic

[@nrich5127]

This was from The Golden Age of Popular Music when black music was top level and burning with originality.