My Guy
Mary Wells
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There's nothing you could say To tear me away from my guy There's nothing you could do 'Cause I'm stuck like glue to my guy I'm stickin' to my guy like a stamp to a letter Like the birds of a feather We stick together I'm telling you from the start I can't be torn apart from my guy There's nothing you can do Could make me untrue to my guy (my guy) There's nothing you could buy Could make me tell a lie to my guy (my guy) I gave my guy my word of honor To be faithful and I'm gonna You best be believing I won't be deceiving my guy As a matter of opinion I think he's tops My opinion is he's the cream of the crop As a matter of taste to be exact He's my ideal as a matter of fact And no muscle bound man could take my hand from my guy (my guy) No handsome face could ever take the place of my guy (my guy) He may not be a movie star But when it comes to bein' happy we are There's not a man today Who could take me away from my guy And no muscle bound man could take my hand from my guy (my guy) And no handsome face could ever take the place of my guy (my guy) He may not be a movie star But when it comes to bein' happy we are There's not a man today Who could take me away from my guy There's not a man today Who could take me away from my guy There's not a man today Who could take me away from my guy There's not a man today
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Written by: Ronald White, Smokey Robinson
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13 facts about this song
Artist Information"My Guy" is performed by the American singer Mary Wells.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in 1964.
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Successful Track"My Guy" top-charted and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Renowned ProducerThe song was written and produced by the legendary Motown's Smokey Robinson.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song's lyrics tell a story of a dedicated woman declaring her loyalty to her lover, regardless of physical appearance or financial assets.
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Billboard Ranking'My Guy' emerged as Wells' highest-ranking single on the Billboard Hot 100, and also her third number-one hit on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
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Impact on CareerThe song helped to cement Wells' career making her the first female Motown artist to have a number one single.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "My Guy" over the years, including Petula Clark and Sister Sledge.
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Awards and AccoladesIn 2008, "My Guy" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Commercial UsageThe song's popularity led to its use in various films, television shows, and commercials, notably in the film "More American Graffiti" and an advertising campaign by Pizza Hut.
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InfluenceThe song has been considered an influence on the evolution of Motown songs from generic pop hits to more gender and socially conscious lyrics.
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Sample UsageModern artists like Salt-N-Pepa have sampled "My Guy" in their own music, further popularizing the tune to new generations of listeners.
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Post-release ControversyControversially, despite the success of the song, Mary Wells left the Motown label due to disputes over royalty payments rendering 'My Guy' as her last release under that label.
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