Apr. 17—"My Girl," "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)," "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" are just a few of the No. 1 hits by Motown legends The Temptations featured in ...

Williams also reflected on a moment when The Temptations attempted to cut "My Girl" from their live performances, when group member Paul Williams was "lining up the show" and taking care of setlists.

Unlike other label bosses, however, Berry Gordy would tell the Temptations — and other ... Eddie Kendricks, and Paul Williams — along with Otis. What it was, however, was timing.