Sweet Love

Commodores, Lionel Richie

About Sweet Love

"Sweet Love" is a soul/R&B song recorded by American R&B vocal group Commodores. It peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart in 1976.


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1985
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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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Commodores

The Commodores is an American funk/soul band of the 1970s and 1980s. The members of the group met as mostly freshmen at Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in 1968, and signed with Motown in November 1972, having first caught the public eye opening for The Jackson 5 while on tour. more »

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Written by: Lionel B. Jr. Richie

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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.
Chart Rankings
The 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.
Songwriter
The song was written by Lionel Richie, a member of the Commodores who later went on to have a successful solo career.
Genre
"Sweet Love" is a soul and R&B song, typical of the Commodores' music style.
Record Label
The 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.
Fans' Favorite
Even today, "Sweet Love" is considered a fan favorite and is a staple at Commodores' performances.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Unique Vocals
Lionel Richie's smooth and strong vocal performance is a highlight of the song.
Album Success
The album "Caught in the Act", which includes "Sweet Love," was certified Gold by the RIAA just months after its release.
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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