My Guy - Mary Wells - MP3 instrumental karaoke

When most people think about the “sound of Motown,” there are a handful of songs that come immediately to mind. One of them is “My Guy” by Mary Wells, an iconic hit single for the label. “My Guy” was written by Smokey Robinson from The Miracles. The lyrics depict a woman’s absolute devotion to her partner, turning down advances from potential suitors. It was produced by Smokey Robinson, with backing instrumentation by The Funk Brothers. It was released as a single on March 13, 1964, and became an instant hit for Mary Wells, reaching the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also reached Number 23 on the UK chart. “My Guy” was later included as the title track for the album Mary Wells Sings My Guy. The song went on to be covered by artists such as Petula Clark, Sister Sledge, Aretha Franklin, and others. It appeared in many films and TV shows, most notably the 1992 film Sister Act. In 1999, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.