In linguistics, homonyms are words which are either homographs — words that mean different things but have the same spelling — or homophones — words that mean different things but have the same pronunciation. For the purposes of this blog, however, homonyms are simply different songs with the same title.
To whit, here's a slice of classic Holland-Dozier-Holland Motown from the Four Tops, and a very different but no less classic few minutes of unparalleled 90s indie from Gene, both called I Can't Help Myself. Only one has the subtitle Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch though...
Not the first time I've blogged different versions of the Gene track, but I make no apologies for that. Anyway, which homonym leaves you most unable to help yourself?
At the risk of offending the President of the Gene Fan Club, it is the Four Tops for me.
ReplyDeleteIt's an undeniably great tune.
DeleteWorth mentioning that Orange Juice and Moloko also have songs with this title......indeed Orange Juice very much pay tribute to the Four Tops.
ReplyDeleteGood shout!
DeleteI was expecting the Orange Juice track to make an appearance, but I knew JC would be here to speak up for it if not.
ReplyDeleteJason & The Scorchers also do a rocking track with the same title.
My plan was to only feature two tracks for each homonym... but I'm starting to rethink that.
DeleteThe Gene tune is a beauty, but it's the Four Tops for me.
ReplyDeleteCan't go wrong with a HDH tune.
DeleteIt has to be the Four Tops for me too, it's a song I love - but respect to Gene for covering it!
ReplyDeleteNot a cover, C, a completely different song but with the same title!
DeleteOh I'm sorry Martin. My brain went awol. Please ignore and forgive me, I wasn't giving it my full attention, just hearing part of the chorus.
DeleteAbsolutely not a problem, C!
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