PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE--Legend of a Group
|
Posted By: MIISRAEL Bride on November 21, 2008 The Temptations sang this song back in the days of "old school" which I have a very vivid memory of days like that. From what I can remember it went like this: "Papa was a rolling stone, wherever he laid his hat was his home...and when he died ...all he left us all alone." The Tempations led a dramatic way into music business. They were fresh and new and had a sound like none before. Their music represented a timeless era. Even today, it has the same magnetic force as it did then. I could see the everyday living in the words written in their songs. From the cheating, of a man and the relationship of his son, to the loving of a woman and from the drugs and overcast clouds of Cloud 9 which gave inspiration of succeeding in your dreams. What reality was in the lyrics of Cloud 9! One would think it was about getting high on drugs, but it could also be seen and reaching a high to become a better persons in their own lives. Their songs were full of morals and imaginations --all sang to great music and with marvelous commitment. When there was a new "tempation" of society they would break out with a song to either offer soul and solutions, or to change and resolve it. Although the group had it's ups and downs, with bickering and trouble among themselves, they have still reflected lasting memories and the survival of groups.. I see them as somewhat a standard of how a group can go from musical highs to low down lows. A group that brought a music legend. A legend of Group called The Tempations. is allmost snynonymous to the group's name. They have been through a lot, and even when losing some of its members in passing, the music, the legend of them continue to remain. The Tempations who reminded us...."If you're living in a glass house, don't throw no stone". They were Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams, Paul Williams and David Ruffin. The Legend of The Tempations. Memory lane is still part of being black. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
 |
MIISRAEL Bride
Author/Writer, Self Academy of Art Col class of 1973 Member Since February 2008 |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest Blogs
 |
What does “verified” mean on an Airbnb account?On an Airbnb account, “verified” means that Airbnb has confirmed the identity or information of the user. This can include:
Email verification – confirming your email address.
Phone number verif ...more
Harry Canee • 56 Views • February 3rd, 2026 |
 |
2026 honors and Deans ListHonored to be recognized on the 2026 Honors List and Dean’s List. Grateful for the journey and excited to keep pushing forward ...more
Camren Caldwell • 54 Views • February 2nd, 2026 |
 |
2026 honors and Deans ListHonored to be recognized on the 2026 Honors List and Dean’s List. Grateful for the journey and excited to keep pushing forward ...more
Camren Caldwell • 60 Views • February 2nd, 2026 |
 |
Who’s cafeteria has the best H2oHow many times do I simply request agua from the Cafe
My beverage of choice in college had to be fruitopiA
Water from the fountain YES
Shower water NO
Figi Water https://share.google/t2Hrz1rpg9 ...more
How May I Help You NC • 64 Views • February 1st, 2026 |
 |
S.P.I.T. Spoken Poets InTellectualizing™ Honoring Nikki! -Call for Submissions-S.P.I.T. Spoken Poets InTellectualizing™ Honoring Nikki!
-Call for Submissions-
Gumbo for the Soul Publications is in the process of developing our first “strictly poetry” publication by the vision ...more
Beverly Johnson • 60 Views • February 1st, 2026 |
Popular Blogs
 |
Divorce in America in 2009 – What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Join Brother Marcus and the cast and the crew of the Brother Marcus Show live this Sunday evening on February 1, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. for another hot topic in our community! “Divorce in America in 2009 ...more
Brother Marcus! • 70,795,349 Views • January 27th, 2009 |
 |
VISINE ALERT!!!Seemingly innocent medication such as Visine eyedrops are used by people to concoct a mixture with similar effects as a date-rape drug.
When mixed with alcohol and taken orally, the eyedrops can l ...more
Siebra Muhammad • 118,106 Views • May 23rd, 2009 |
 |
"Chain Hang Low" check out the real meaning of the Lyrics!Recently there is a new artist out of Saint Louis that goes by the name JIBBS. Jibbs debut single "Chain hang low" has a history that most people are not aware of. The particular nursery rhyme that th ...more
Tyhesha Judge-Fogle • 74,486 Views • November 9th, 2006 |
 |
HBCU Marketplace Gifts: Divine 9 Premium Fraternity / Sorority Playing CardsVendor: Charles Jones
Item Price: $20.00
Price Includes Shipping: Yes - Shipping Included
Item Description:
Pantheon Series - Divine 9 - Premium Playing Cards (choose Gold Series or Silve ...more
How May I Help You NC • 61,398 Views • December 2nd, 2018 |
