The Temptations, Cloud Nine (1969)



The Temptations, Cloud Nine (1969)

Tuesday's lunch record is the landmark album "Cloud Nine" by the Temptations known for their slick vocals and smooth dance steps. On this venture thy step out from the traditional Motown sound and welcome the new musical world of funk. The side one is this new sound and on side two it swings back to familiar settings. Songs include "Cloud Nine", "I Heard It Through The Grapevine", "Hey Little Girl", I Need Your Lovin' " and others. This is a dynamic album of old & new entering the funk era. The YouTube sample song is "Cloud Nine" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BdhhQayeWw . . bucko