Discover the story of the song > I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) – The Four Tops

The song I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) was written by Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland, and was first recorded by The Four Tops in 1964. The single became an instant hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and reaching the top 10 on the RandB. The song remained in the top 40 for seven weeks and was certified a gold record by the Recording Industry Association of America. In Britain, the single reached number two on the official charts.

The song is an ode to a haunting and uncontrollable love, and it uses sweet metaphors to describe the narrator's feelings. The chorus is an invitation to love to revel in "sugar" and "honey," and the rest of the song is a list of reasons why he is unable to resist his love.

The Four Tops performed the song on many occasions, including the 1965 Grammy Awards, where they won the award for Best New Artist. The song has been covered by many artists, including Bette Midler, Diana Ross, UB40 and Kylie Minogue.