Copyrights owned by Motown Records (1969). The Temptations title track and first single released off Their album Cloud Nine. This Offically entering The Temptations into their psychedelic era. And the solo recording debut of Dennis Edwards on lead replacing David Ruffin. It was said from Berry Gordy himself that he personally hated this song for its reference and theme of drug use, but was over voted by his Motown staff and was released anyway. The idea came from a mention from Otis Williams while touring in '69. Speaking on the success of Sly & The Family Stone and that the group should give it a try while Dennis was intrigued by the multiple lead format. Norman Whitfeild expressed he couldn't be bothered. This song was written two weeks later.. It's also interesting to note that this song won The Temptations and the whole Motown label itself their very first Grammy for "Best Rhythm & Blues Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental".
