Did sly and the family stones sing papa was a rolling stone?

Answer 1

I've heard this question a lot among my friends, and I have to admit that I don't think Sly and the Family Stone did a version of 'Papa was a Rolling Stone'. A classic rock radio station out of Toronto plays The Temptations version, and I have won a couple of bets over the artist. I think the falsetto part throws many people for a loop, as they believe it as a female singer. I also believe that many people may be confused by a version that circulated on 'Limewire' that listed Sly and the Family Stone as the artist, and in this era of MP3 players, everyone takes the error as gospel. I could be wrong, but I have tried to find a version done by The Family Stone, and each time it is 'The Temptations'....

Answer 2

I've heard this question a lot among my friends, and I have to admit that I don't think Sly and the Family Stone did a version of 'Papa was a Rolling Stone'. A classic rock radio station out of Toronto plays The Temptations version, and I have won a couple of bets over the artist. I think the falsetto part throws many people for a loop, as they believe it as a female singer. I also believe that many people may be confused by a version that circulated on 'Limewire' that listed Sly and the Family Stone as the artist, and in this era of MP3 players, everyone takes the error as gospel. I could be wrong, but I have tried to find a version done by The Family Stone, and each time it is 'The Temptations'....

Answer 3

Motown Song writers Norman whitfield and Barrett Strong wrote the Temptations song Papa was a Rolling stone in early 1972. it was a number one hit on the billboard charts and won three Grammy awards in 1973

Answer 4

Papa Was A Rolling Stone - The Temptations

Answer 5

That song was called "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" and it was recorded by the Tamla Motown group, The Temptations, it wasn't a Rolling Stones recording.

Answer 6

i dont know why are you asking me?! do i look like i know everything?! now go home and cry to your mommy!

Answer 7

Dr hook and his medicine show. Sorry but Dr. Hook sang The Cover of Rolling Stone". The Temptations sang Papa was a Rolling Stone.

Answer 8

The Temptations

Answer 9

The Temptations