“My Girl” is a song by the R&B group The Temptations and was released on December 21, 1964. “My Girl" became The Temptations' first number-one hit in the US and is considered their signature song. It is often cited as one of the greatest Motown songs of all time and has been covered by numerous artists. The intro guitar riff is arguably the most recognizable motifs ever written for popular music.