"I'm Your Puppet" is a song written by Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham; the best known version is the one recorded by James & Bobby Purify which reached #5 on the US R&B chart and #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. The single was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1967. The song was featured on their 1967 album, James & Bobby Purify. The duo released a re-recorded version as a single in 1976 which reached #12 on the UK Singles Chart and #20 in New Zealand. In Canada, it reached #4. Papa Don Enterprises produced the song, and it was arranged by Penn and Don Schroeder. The single ranked #46 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1966. Chart history Weekly charts Year-end charts Other charting versions Cam-Pact released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1968 single "Drawing Room". Their version charted regionally in Australia, reaching #17 in Melbourne and #26 in Brisbane. Dianne Leigh released a version of the song as a single in 1970 which reached #32 on the Canadian country chart. Dionne Warwick released a version of the song as a single in 1972 which reached #113 on the US pop chart. It was featured on her 1969 album, Soulful. Mickey Gilley released a version of the song as a single in 1988 which reached #49 on the US country chart. Other versions Penn released the original version of the song as a single in 1965. Sam & Dave released a version of the song on their 1966 album, Double Dynamite. Sandy Posey released a version of the song as the B-side to her 1967 single "Don't Touch Me". Geno Washington & the Ram Jam Band released a version of the song on their 1967 EP Different Strokes. The Box Tops released a version of the song on their 1967 album The Letter/Neon Rainbow. Dandy Livingstone released a version of the song as a single in 1969. Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell released a version of the song on their 1969 album, Easy, and as the B-side to their 1970 single "California Soul". Donny Osmond released a version of the song on his 1971 album, The Donny Osmond Album. Mel and Tim released a version of the song on their 1972 album, Starting All Over Again. Dionne Warwick's