I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)
Four Tops, The Four Tops
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Sugar pie honey bunch You know that I love you I can't help myself I love you and nobody else In and out my life You come and you go Leaving just your picture behind And I kissed it a thousand times When you snap your fingers Or wink your eye I come a running to you I'm tied to you, baby And there's nothing I can do Ooh, cant' help myself, no I can't help myself, come Sugar pie honey bunch I'm weaker than a man should be I can't help myself I'm a fool in love you see Want to tell you I don't love you Tell you that we're through And I've tried But every time I see your face I get up all choked up inside When I call your name, girl It starts the flame burning in my heart Tearin' it all apart No matter how I try My love I cannot hide Sugar pie honey bunch You now that I'm weak for you I can't help myself I love you and nobody else Sugar pie honey bunch I'll do anything you ask me to I can't help myself I want you and nobody else Sugar pie honey bunch You know that I love you I can't help myself No I can help myself Sugar pie honey bunch
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Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Release Facts"I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" was released by Motown Records in 1965.
- The single was released as part of The Four Tops' second album, "Four Tops' Second Album".
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Chart Performance FactsThe song hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on July 3, 1965.
- It also reached number one on the R&B charts, and number 10 in the UK.
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Songwriting FactsThe song was written by Motown's main songwriting team, Holland-Dozier-Holland.
- "I Can't Help Myself" was one of several hit singles they wrote for The Four Tops.
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Recognition FactsThe song is recognized as one of The Four Tops' signature songs.
- In 2004, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Cover Version Facts"I Can't Help Myself" has been covered by numerous other artists including Bonnie Pointer and Donnie Elbert.
- It's also been sampled by several hip-hop artists, including Jay-Z.
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Music and Lyrics FactsThe song's memorable opening line, "Sugar pie, honey bunch," is considered one of the great hooks in pop music history.
- With its infectious melody and upbeat tempo, the song is a classic example of the Motown Sound.
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Film and Television Facts"I Can't Help Myself" has been featured in a number of films and TV shows, including "The Big Chill" and "Sister Act 2".
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Cultural Impact FactsThe song is often played at weddings and parties, making it a staple of American pop culture.
- Despite being over 50 years old, "I Can't Help Myself" continues to enjoy significant airplay on oldies and classic soul radio stations.
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