Otis Williams Marks ‘My Girl’ Landmark on Spotify as the Last Original Temptations Member Revives Group’s Legacy

Dr. Otis Williams possesses a flair for making a memorable entrance, even if it's via phone. Exhibiting an admirable commitment to time, he pauses the interview momentarily—“four or five heartbeats”—for a brief technology check. Derrick Holmes, the Colorado entrepreneur and co-interviewer, elucidates the minor delay and shares that Williams often employs lively, music-inspired metaphors. When the legendary founder of The Temptations re-establishes the connection, he quips, “It’s been about 20 heartbeats already.” His love for concise sayings matches his enduring passion for music and The Temptations, whose narrative is as legendary as their tunes. The group’s saga was notably depicted in a 1998 miniseries and served as inspiration for the film “The Five Heartbeats.” The recent Broadway hit, Ain’t Too Proud, honored their legacy, securing the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography.