Put Yourself in My Place

The Elgins

About Put Yourself in My Place

"Put Yourself in My Place" is a song written by the Motown team of Holland–Dozier–Holland and recorded by at least four Motown recording acts during the sixties: The Elgins in 1965, The Supremes, Chris Clark and The Isley Brothers in 1966.


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Put yourself in my place
If only for a day
See if you can stand
The awful hurt I feel inside

Put yourself in my place
For just a little while
Live through the loneliness
The endless emptiness
I go through

And when you lose a little sleep at night
Cause you ain't been treated right
Then you know heartaches are sad
Sitting by the telephone
Being left all alone
Then you know why I'm feeling bad
Put yourself in my place

And when you're just about to go insane
Cause it hurts to love in vain
Ask a girl who's been in love
I believed your evil line
Now I'm left alone and crying
Alone to count the stars above

Put yourself in my place
If only for a day
See if you can stand
The awful emptiness
I feel inside
Put yourself in my place

Put yourself in my place
For just a little while
Why don't you try it
Why don't you try it
Why don't you try it baby

Put yourself in my place
If only for a day
Why don't you, why don't you
Why don't you try it
Why don't you try it
Why don't you try it baby

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The Elgins

The Elgins were an American vocal group on the Motown label, active from the late 1950s to 1967. Their most successful record was "Heaven Must Have Sent You", written and produced by the Holland–Dozier–Holland team, which was a hit in the US in 1966, and in the UK when reissued in 1971. more »

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Written by: LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER, BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, THORNTON JOHN, JR., JOHN THORNTON

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3 facts about this song

The Elgins
1. "Put Yourself in My Place" is a song recorded by The Elgins, an American vocal group on the Motown label in the 1960s. 2. The song was written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, a prolific songwriting trio for Motown. 3. The Elgins' version of "Put Yourself in My Place" reached number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 27 on the Billboard Top R&B singles chart in 1966. 4. Though not their most successful single, "Put Yourself in My Place" helped The Elgins establish their presence in the soul music scene.
The Isley Brothers
5. The Isley Brothers, another iconic American group, also recorded "Put Yourself in My Place". 6. Their version, part of their Motown period, was recorded in 1967 but remained unreleased until 1991 when Motown put it on "The Isley Brothers - Motown's Lost & Found: Nowhere To Run". 7. The song showcases the brothers' distinctive smooth vocals blended with the classic soulful sound of Motown.
The Supremes
8. "Put Yourself in My Place" was also covered by The Supremes, one of Motown's most successful acts, in their 1965 album "I Hear a Symphony". 9. The Supremes' version features lead vocals by Diana Ross, who delivers a powerful and resonant performance on this track. 10. The Supremes' take on "Put Yourself in My Place" has been noted for its dramatic, striking arrangement that amplifies the emotional intensity of the song. 11. Fans and critics alike have praised the Supremes' version for its raw emotion and the extraordinary vocal performances of the trio.

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