Now that I am older and have listened to it a few more times, I have a greater appreciation for the brilliance of "Papa was a Rolling Stone." I picture a bunch of grown men all gathered around mama asking them for the truth about papa. The men have heard all these stories and don't want to believe them. Mama knows that the stories are true. But like a lot of mamas, she doesn't want to say anything negative about papa. She just gives a vague answer. She still wants the boys to believe that papa was a good guy.
The transitions between the singers are smooth. The background music is perfect. The instrumental intro is great. Most importantly, you just forget that the song is almost twelve minutes long.
David Ruffin left the group, and they didn't miss a beat. It wasn't their last hit song, but it was the last one that most people remember. It's an excellent swan song for a great group.
The transitions between the singers are smooth. The background music is perfect. The instrumental intro is great. Most importantly, you just forget that the song is almost twelve minutes long.
David Ruffin left the group, and they didn't miss a beat. It wasn't their last hit song, but it was the last one that most people remember. It's an excellent swan song for a great group.