Sweet Love
Commodores, Lionel Richie
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Show me a river that's so deep Show me a mountain so high I'll show you love that'll last forever Flying high, so high Ah, show me a place where dreams are for dreamers And all the things you wish come true, yeah I'd wish the world had all happy people Then there'd be no more wishing to do Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Sweet love Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Sweet love Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh Woo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, Sweet, sweet love Sun shines over the rainbow High on a hill Take a ride on a magic carpet And you know its for real The world is filled with all the lonely people Trying to find their way All they need is a hand to guide them To a brighter day Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Sweet love (sweet, sweet love) Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (well, well) Sweet love (sweet, sweet love) Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Woo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, yeah Sweet love Sweet love that comes through the ages Reach out and touch my soul Gave my life so much meaning And everyone a heart of gold Oh, oh, oh, oh, Sweet love (well, well, well) Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (sweet, sweet, sweet love) Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (sweet sweet, sweet sweet love) Ooo ooo Oh you needed love (ohh sweet love) Sweet, sweet love (Ohh ohh) Sweet love I know you're searchin' I know you're searchin', for a little love A little peace and understanding And I know it's been hard tryin' to find your way But you got to keep on searchin' harder day by day 'Cause I want you, and you, you, you, you, you, you, you you and you To stand on up, yes sir Put a little love in your heart And little heart in your love Together we can make a way Listen to me Don't wonder to hard ah, of what I trying to say 'Cause it's love, love's the only way Oh, nothin' but love Oh oh (Love) Sweet love (Sweet love, ow) Oh, oh, oh, (When you're down and out and you can't see your way) Sweet love (And you need a friend, well-ell-ell) Oh, oh, oh, (Just call on love, love) Sweet love (Sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet love)
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Written by: Lionel B. Jr. Richie
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Sweet Love" was released in November 1975 as a part of the album "Caught in the Act" by the Commodores.
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Chart RankingsThe song became a major hit, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It also reached number 2 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Lionel Richie, a member of the Commodores who later went on to have a successful solo career.
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Genre"Sweet Love" is a soul and R&B song, typical of the Commodores' music style.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Motown record label, one of the most influential labels in the history of music, especially for artists and bands from the R&B and soul genres.
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Fans' FavoriteEven today, "Sweet Love" is considered a fan favorite and is a staple at Commodores' performances.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Unique VocalsLionel Richie's smooth and strong vocal performance is a highlight of the song.
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Album SuccessThe album "Caught in the Act", which includes "Sweet Love," was certified Gold by the RIAA just months after its release.
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Influential Song"Sweet Love" is often cited as a song that helped define the Commodores' blend of funk and smooth soul music.
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