A monster album, the one that put them back in the spotlight and signaled that Norman Whitfield had saved the day. Damon Harris had replaced Eddie Kendricks, and there were many doubters convinced the band was finished. Instead, Whitfield revitalized them via the majestic single, "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone." Despite its length, Whitfield's decision to open with an extensive, multi-layered musical suite and tease listeners was a master stroke. By the time Dennis Edwards' voice came rushing in, no one would dare turn it off. The single, as well as "Law of the Land" and others, ended the funeral arrangements that had been prepared for the Temptations. (AMG)
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- Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On [3:07]
- Run Charlie Run [3:01]
- Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone [11:46]
- Love Woke Me Up This Morning [2:23]
- I Ain’t Got Nothin’ [3:33]
- The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) [4:1]
- Mother Nature [3:10]
- Do Your Thing [3:31]
Guitar - Billy Cooper, Eddie Willis, Joe Messina, Melvin "Wah Wah" Ragin, Paul Warren, Robert Ward, Robert White Bass - Bob Babbitt, James Jamerson, Leroy Taylor Drums - Aaron Smith, Andrew Smith, Richard "Pistol" Allen, Uriel Jones Piano - Earl Van Dyke Organ - Johnny Griffith Tambourine, Maracas, Percussion [Sticks] - Jack Brokensha Bongos, Congas Eddie "Bongo" Brown
Arranged By, Conductor - Paul Riser Producer, Mastered By - Norman Whitfield Mastered By - Orson Lewis Remastered By [Mastered For CD] - John Matousek, Robert Robitaille
Originally released in 1972.
Label: Motown Released: - Catalogue: 530 155-2
Codec: Flac Compression Level: 8 Quality: High
CD-rip by alekow (EAC and Flac) Covers Included (600dpi)