I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) - The Four Tops

This song reached number one in 1965. It features call and response background vocals and a strained, almost shouted lead vocal. Songs for the baritone-voiced lead singer Levi Stubbs were often written in a higher rang, in order to achieve this strained sound that evokes black preaching or gospel styles.

Artist: The Four Tops
Title: I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)
Album: Four Tops' Second Album
Released: April 23, 1965
Label and #: Motown M 1076

Reach Out I'll Be There - The Four Tops

This song is another one by Motown's Holland-Dozier-Holland songwriting team. Notice again the half-singing, half-shouting lead vocal characteristic of the Four Tops, and the way this invokes African-American sonic influence in popular music.

Artist: The Four Tops
Title: Reach Out I'll Be There
Album: Reach Out
Released: August 18, 1966
Label and #: Motown M 1098


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It's The Same Old Song - The Four Tops

This track features a simple melody and chorus, as well as the distinctive vocals of Levi Stubbs.

Artist: The Four Tops
Title: It's The Same Old Song
Album: Four Tops' Second Album
Released: July 9, 1965
Label and #: Motown M 1081