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“My Girl” is a 1964 song recorded by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label which became a number one hit in 1965. Written and produced by The Miracles members Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, the song became the Temptations’ first U.S. number-one single, and is today their signature song. Robinson’s inspiration for writing this song was his wife, Miracles member Claudette Rogers Robinson. The song was later featured on the album Anthology.
Recording and success
The recorded version of “My Girl” was the first Temptations single to feature David Ruffin on lead vocals. Previously, Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams had performed most of the group’s lead vocals, and Ruffin had joined the group as a replacement for former Temptation Elbridge “Al” Bryant. While on tour as part of the Motortown Revue, a collective tour for most of the Motown roster, Smokey Robinson caught the Temptations’ part of the show. The group had included a medley of soul standards in the show, one of which, The Drifters’ “Under the Boardwalk”, was a solo spot for Ruffin. Impressed, Robinson decided to produce a single with Ruffin singing lead. Robinson saw Ruffin as a “sleeping giant” in the group with a unique voice that was “mellow” yet “gruff”. Robinson thought that if he could write just the perfect song for Ruffin’s voice, then he could have a smash hit… The song was to be something that Ruffin could “belt out” yet something that was also “melodic and sweet”.
Recording and success
The recorded version of “My Girl” was the first Temptations single to feature David Ruffin on lead vocals. Previously, Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams had performed most of the group’s lead vocals, and Ruffin had joined the group as a replacement for former Temptation Elbridge “Al” Bryant. While on tour as part of the Motortown Revue, a collective tour for most of the Motown roster, Smokey Robinson caught the Temptations’ part of the show. The group had included a medley of soul standards in the show, one of which, The Drifters’ “Under the Boardwalk”, was a solo spot for Ruffin. Impressed, Robinson decided to produce a single with Ruffin singing lead. Robinson saw Ruffin as a “sleeping giant” in the group with a unique voice that was “mellow” yet “gruff”. Robinson thought that if he could write just the perfect song for Ruffin’s voice, then he could have a smash hit… The song was to be something that Ruffin could “belt out” yet something that was also “melodic and sweet”.
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undrehess wrote:
A poor man song. He is rich otherwise.
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happy_virus wrote:
woo!
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cutebandgeek wrote:
Idk if I've already posted on here...but this song is amazing! I lovvee this song!!! :)
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Suzysgotmynumbe wrote:
What a voice david ruffin
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tip_360 wrote:
David Ruffin held it down on this one.
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A2Z6FT5 wrote:
Shay Shay
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julee2010 wrote:
this song never loses its class..
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silversurfer250 wrote:
talkin bout My Girl...
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jamdean wrote:
I love the Temptations!
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sourgrrrl wrote:
classic
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eric512e wrote:
TRUE DOO WOP
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doinyourho wrote:
gotta love the temptations
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daniel_martman wrote:
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day. When it's cold outside I've got the month of May.
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asis7 wrote:
Pure BEAUTY--
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jazzmusicrocks wrote:
my girl...
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BeautyDreams10 wrote:
My Girl My Girl- Love this song.
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Christianfat wrote:
The 60's still kick ass!!!!!!!!!!
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cobiisoulful wrote:
<3
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siii eso andaba buscando tambien!!!
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drastic67 wrote:
THE MITY TEMPS!
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