Harris continued to perform with the Temptations for four years, providing Kendricks-esque lead vocals on hits such as "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" (1971), "Take a Look Around" (1972), the #1 pop hit "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" (1972, a three-time Grammy Award winner), the #1 R&B hit "Masterpiece" (1973), and "Plastic Man" (1973). He sang lead on "Love Woke Me Up This Morning" from the "All Directions" album (1972) and is featured prominently on "The Temptations Live in Japan" (1973). According to Otis Williams's book "The Temptations", Harris was fired from the group in 1975 because of inappropriate statements he made that affected the perception of the group in the eyes of the public.