Check Yourself
The Temptations
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[Otis (& then Melvin - spoken)] By and by, you knew that you make me cry. (By and by, knew you'd make me cry) And my love for you will never die. (My love will never, never die) But I had to find out on my own. (Check yourself, check yourself) [Paul:] Aww, that's what they told me. (Check yourself, check yourself) I paid no mind. (Check yourself, check yourself) I kept on breaking hearts, (Check yourself, check yourself) All down the line. (Check yourself, check yourself) Sometimes you just got to lose. That's when you pay your dues. I guess I was a fool, I guess I was a fool, To think that... you'd stayed so true. Aww, I really played in the game. (Check yourself, check yourself) I'd always win. (Check yourself, check yourself) Now the tables turn. (Check yourself, check yourself) And I'm on the losing end. (Check yourself, check yourself) Oh don't, feel sorry. I had it coming, it's true. 'Cause I'm losing, yes, I'm losing, I'm losing you. Before I go, I'd like for you to know. You've had my heart from the very start. But there's one more thing, before we part. And that's I'm sorry, sorry, sorry to my heart. Aww, I'm on my sad way. (Check yourself, check yourself) Because I know I'd lost your love. (Check yourself, check yourself) I'll kick it, like a pass. (Check yourself, check yourself) But I'll be thinking of.... The good times. (The good times) The bad times. (The bad times) But good or bad, happy or sad, Of memories. (Memories) Sweet, sweet memories. (Memories) Aww, memories... are all I have. Aww, that's what they told me. (Check yourself, check yourself) That's what they told me. (Check yourself, check yourself) That's what they... what they told me. (Check yourself, check yourself) Hmmm...
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Written by: AL BRYANT, BERRY GORDY JR, BERRY JR GORDY, BRYANT AL, DAVID ENGLISH, OTIS C WILLIAMS
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11 facts about this song
Artist InformationThe Temptations is an American vocal group widely recognized for its brilliant music in Motown's stable of artists. Known for featuring an extraordinary combination of classic soul, R&B, and funk, the group has been lauded for its refined harmonies, sharp choreography, and stylish suits.
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Song Release"Check Yourself" by The Temptations was originally released in 1961.
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Record CompanyThe song was released under the famous American record label, Gordy Records, which was a subsidiary of Berry Gordy's Motown Records.
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Genre"Check Yourself" fits into genres such as Soul and Rhythm & Blues, which were especially popular during the 1960's era.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Berry Gordy, an American record executive, Deke Richards, a songwriter, and Elbridge Bryant, a member of The Temptations.
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Album"Check Yourself" is included in the album "Meet The Temptations", which became the debut studio album by The Temptations for the Gordy label.
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Singles Collection"Check Yourself" was one of the singles released on the group's first album.
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Song DurationThis track is slightly over 2 minutes long, characteristic of pop hits in the '50s and '60s.
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Lead VocalistsThe lead vocals for "Check Yourself" were done by Paul Williams and Elbridge "Al" Bryant, two of the original members of The Temptations.
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Important DisclosureThe song is about the singer warning a loved one to "check yourself" before they break his heart.
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Remarkable LegacyDespite not being one of their biggest hits, "Check Yourself" still stands as a notable song in The Temptations' vast discography.
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