In 1969, the title track from the Temptations' album "Cloud Nine" won a Grammy for "Best Rhythm & Blues Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental". It was Motown Records first Grammy of any kind.

The album topped the Billboard Magazine R&B chart and peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart.

The Temptations, which featured David Ruffin, Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks and Dennis Edwards (he replaced Ruffin in 1968), were one of the most successful groups in music history. They received a Grammy "Lifetime Achievement Award" in 2013 and were enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.

Ironically, "Cloud Nine" was almost never released. Motown founder Berry Gordy did not like the album, calling it "a drug record" and he did not want to put it out under his label because of the influence it may have on people. However, Gordy had installed a democratic philosophy in the decision making process of the company and his colleagues outvoted him. Gordy was upset, but he lived with the decision.

"It happened. It won and that was great. But I still thought it was a drug record," Gordy said with a laugh on the "Oprah Winfrey Show."

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