'Cloud Nine' is the ninth studio album by American musical group The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1969. The album marked a major turning point in the group's career. It is the first full Temptations studio LP to feature Dennis Edwards as the replacement for David Ruffin, who was fired in June 1968. It also marked the beginning of the Temptations' delve into "psychedelic soul" under the ambitious direction of producer Norman Whitfield. The change in style polarized longtime fans but proved highly successful, with the album rising to number four on the Billboard Pop Albums Chart. 'Cloud Nine' earned the group their first Grammy Award in 1969. * The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition. Track List: Side A: Cloud Nine I Heard It Through The Grapevine Run Away Child, Running Wild Side B: Love Is A Hurtin' Thing Hey Girl Why Did She Have To Leave Me (Why Did She Have To Go) I Need Your Lovin' Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me I Gotta Find A Way (To Get You Back) Gonna Keep On Tryin' Till I Win Your Love
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