How Sweet It Is
Marvin Gaye
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How sweet it is to be loved by you Yes, baby How sweet it is to be loved by you Ooh, baby I needed the shelter of someone's arms And there you were I needed someone to understand my ups and downs And there you were With sweet love and devotion Deeply touching my emotions I want to stop and thank you baby I want to stop and thank you baby Hey now how sweet it is to be loved by you Oh, baby, baby How sweet it is to be loved by you Yes, it is Close my eyes at night And wonder what would I be without you in my life Everything was just a bore All the things I did seems I've done them before But you brightened up all my days With a love so sweet in so many ways I want to stop and thank you baby I want to stop and thank you baby How sweet it is to be loved by you Oh, yes it is baby How sweet it is to be loved by you Yes, it is baby You were better to me than I've been to myself For me there's you and nobody else I want to stop and thank you baby I want to stop and thank you baby Oh, how sweet it is to be loved by you Tell the truth, baby How sweet it is to be loved by you Well, it's like sugar for my soul How sweet it is to be loved by you Oh, yes, it is baby
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Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier
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15 facts about this song
Release"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" was released on November 4, 1964.
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Album PlacementThe song is from the 'How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You' album which was Marvin Gaye's fifth studio album.
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Chart Performance"How Sweet It Is" peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the famous Motown songwriting duo of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland (Holland–Dozier–Holland).
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GenreThe song can be classified under the R&B and soul genres of music.
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Cover Versions"How Sweet It Is" has been covered by numerous artists including James Taylor, who had a significant hit with his version in 1975.
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Cultural ImpactWith its catchy chorus and upbeat melody, "How Sweet It Is" has become one of Marvin Gaye's most beloved and iconic songs.
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Backing VocalsThe Andantes, the famous Motown backing group, provided the background vocals for the original track.
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Motown RecordsThe song was produced under the famous Motown Records label, a major driver of the Motown sound, which blended R&B and pop music.
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LengthThe original version of the song has a runtime of 2:58 minutes.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics express a simple but heartfelt theme of love and gratitude.
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RecognitionRolling Stone magazine ranked "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" at 127th on their list of the 500 greatest songs of all time in 2004.
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Legacy"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" has had enduring popularity and continues to be performed and appreciated more than 50 years after its original release.
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Live PerformancesThe song was often included in live performances by Marvin Gaye and remains a popular choice for many artists on tour.
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Studio"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" was recorded at Hitsville U.S.A., the nickname given to Motown's first headquarters and recording studio.
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