Sweet Love
Anita Baker
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With all my heart, I love you baby Stay with me, and you will see my arms will hold you, baby Never leave, 'cause I believe I'm in love Sweet love hear me callin' out your name I feel no shame; I'm in love Sweet love, don't you ever go away It'll always be this way Your heart has called me closer to you I will be all that you need Just trust in what we're feeling Never leave, 'cause baby, I believe In this love Sweet love hear me callin' out your name I feel no shame; I'm in love Sweet love, don't you ever go away It'll always be this way There's no stronger love in this world, Oh, baby, no You're my man; I'm your girl I'll never go. Wait and see, can't be wrong Don't you know this is where you belong? How sweet this dream, how lovely, baby Stay right here, never fear I will be all that you need Never leave, 'cause baby, I believe In this love Sweet love hear me callin' out your name I feel no shame; I'm in love Sweet love, don't you ever go away It'll always be this way (Sweet Love) Oh no no no no no (Sweet Love) So sweet So sweet So sweet (Sweet Love) Oh baby no, sweet love (Sweet Love) Oh no no no no no no (Sweet Love) Don't nobody know how sweet it is (Sweet Love)
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Written by: Gary Bias, Anita Baker, Louis A. Johnson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Sweet Love" by Anita Baker was officially released as a single in July of 1986.
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Album AppearanceThe hit song is a part of Anita Baker's second studio album, "Rapture".
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Chart Performance"Sweet Love" achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard R&B chart, number 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart and number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Grammy Awards"Sweet Love" won Anita Baker her first Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1987. The album "Rapture" also won the Grammy for Best R&B Album the same year.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Anita Baker, Louis A. Johnson, and Gary Bias.
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GenreThis track showcases the R&B and soul genre, with Baker's emotive and sultry vocals at the forefront.
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Critical AcclaimMany music critics have praised the song's sophisticated sound and Baker's vocal performance.
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Influence"Sweet Love" has been said to help shape the quiet storm radio format - a subgenre of R&B that features smooth, romantic songs and soulful ballads.
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Cover VersionsThe popularity of "Sweet Love" has seen it covered by a number of artists across various genres. Singer Michael Bublé did a cover of the song.
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LegacyEven decades after its release, "Sweet Love" continues to be a signature song for Anita Baker, often recognized as one of the greatest songs in R&B history.
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