About The Song
“My Girl” is a timeless soul music classic recorded by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) record label in 1964, written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White of The Miracles. Released on December 21, 1964, “My Girl” became The Temptations’ first U.S. number 1 single, solidifying its status as their signature song. The song’s lyrics express love and admiration, with lines like “I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day” and “What can make me feel this way? My girl, my girl, my girl”. “My Girl” was penned by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, contributing to Motown’s impressive catalog of hits during the 1960s.