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My Girl by The Temptations

First released: 21 Dec 1964, Length: 2:44

Creators (14)

Performer

  1. The Temptations (25 Sep 1964 - 17 Nov 1964)

Instruments

  1. Benny Benjamin (25 Sep 1964 - 17 Nov 1964) drums (drum set)
  2. Detroit Symphony Orchestra (25 Sep 1964 - 17 Nov 1964) strings
  3. James Jamerson (25 Sep 1964 - 17 Nov 1964) bass
  4. Robert White (25 Sep 1964 - 17 Nov 1964) guitar
  5. The Funk Brothers (25 Sep 1964 - 17 Nov 1964)

Vocals

  1. David Ruffin (25 Sep 1964 - 17 Nov 1964) lead vocals
  2. Eddie Kendricks (25 Sep 1964 - 17 Nov 1964) background vocals
  3. Otis Williams (25 Sep 1964 - 17 Nov 1964) background vocals
  4. Paul Williams (25 Sep 1964 - 17 Nov 1964) background vocals

Producer

  1. Ronald White
  2. Smokey Robinson

Arranger

  1. Paul Riser strings

Locations

Recorded At

  1. Hitsville (25 Sep 1964 - 17 Nov 1964)

Works (1)

Recording Of

  1. My Girl (25 Sep 1964 - 17 Nov 1964)

    Composer

    1. Ronald White
    2. Smokey Robinson

    Lyricist

    1. Smokey Robinson

Related Recordings (4)

Sampled By

  1. Stay by The Temptations

Mash-Ups

  1. Move Girl (The Temptations vs. Ludacris) by The Temptations
  2. My Girl Is King of the Road (The Temptations vs. Dean Martin) by The Temptations
  3. Temptation of the Blues (The Temptations vs. Wah!) by The Temptations

Releases containing this recording (50)

Official

Album

  1. The Temptations Sing Smokey 22 Mar 1965 The Temptations

Album - Compilation

  1. Greatest Hits 16 Nov 1966 The Temptations
  2. Anthology 23 Aug 1973 The Temptations
  3. All the Million Sellers 1981 The Temptations
  4. All the Million Sellers 1981 The Temptations
  5. All the Million Sellers 1981 The Temptations
  6. Motown 50 Certified Original No.1 Hits: A Motown Anniversary Collection 1983 Various Artists
  7. 20 Greatest Songs in Motown History 1985 Various Artists
  8. The Good-Feeling Music of the Big Chill Generation, Volume 1 1985 Various Artists
  9. The Good Feeling Music of the Big Chill Generation!! Volume Two 1985 Various Artists
  10. Compact Command Performances: 17 Greatest Hits 1985 The Temptations
  11. 25 #1 Hits From 25 Years 1985 Various Artists
  12. Anthology 1986 The Temptations
  13. Every Great Motown Song: The First 25 Years As Originally Recorded Volume I & II 1986 Various Artists
  14. Anthology 1986 The Temptations
  15. T'N'T: Temptations 'N' Four Tops 1986 The Temptations / Four Tops
  16. T’N’T: Temptations ’N’ Four Tops 1986 The Temptations / Four Tops
  17. Every Great Motown Song, Volume 1: The 1960’s 1986 Various Artists
  18. 25th Anniversary 1986 The Temptations
  19. 16 #1 Hits From the Early 60’s 1987 Various Artists
  20. Great Songs and Performances That Inspired the Motown 25th Anniversary Television Special 1987 The Temptations
  21. All the Million-Sellers 1987 The Temptations
  22. Classic Rock: 1965 1987 Various Artists
  23. Greatest Hits 1988 The Temptations
  24. The Originals 2: Soul Songs 1988 Various Artists
  25. Feel Good Rock 1989 Various Artists
  26. The Composer Series: The Greatest Songs Written by Smokey Robinson 25 Oct 1990 Various Artists
  27. Hit History, Volume 11: 1965 1990 Various Artists
  28. 101 Number One Hit Records 1990 Various Artists
  29. The Tracks of My Tears: The Best Of 1990 Smokey Robinson
  30. Superhits: 1965 1990 Various Artists
  31. All The Million-Sellers 1990 The Temptations
  32. My Girl 1991 The Temptations
  33. Rhythm & Blues: 1965 1991 Various Artists
  34. 25 Years of Great Original Hits: The Motown Story 1991 Various Artists
  35. 25 Years of #1 Hits 1991 Various Artists
  36. Solid Gold Soul 1965 1991 Various Artists
  37. Every Great Motown Song: The First 25 Years, Volumes I & II 03 Feb 1992 Various Artists

Album - Compilation / Soundtrack

  1. The Big Chill 1983 Various Artists
  2. The Big Chill 1983 Various Artists
  3. The Big Chill: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1984 Various Artists
  4. The Big Chill: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1984 Various Artists

Album - Soundtrack

  1. Born on the Fourth of July 1989 Various Artists
  2. Born on the Fourth of July 1989 Various Artists
  3. Born on the Fourth of July: Motion Picture Soundtrack Album 1989 Various Artists
  4. My Girl: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 12 Nov 1991 Various Artists
  5. My Girl: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1991 Various Artists

Single

  1. My Girl / (Talking 'Bout) Nobody but My Baby 21 Dec 1964 The Temptations

Single - Soundtrack

  1. My Girl 1991 The Temptations