Sweetest Thing

Juice Newton

About Sweetest Thing

"The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)" is a country-pop song written by Otha Young (a.k.a. Robert O. Young). Young (who died August 6, 2009) was the long-time musical partner of Juice Newton and wrote the song for her in the mid-1970s.


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2012
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Juice Newton

Judy Kay "Juice" Newton (born February 18, 1952) is an American pop and country singer, songwriter and guitarist. To date, Newton has received five Grammy Award nominations in the Pop and Country Best Female Vocalist categories (winning once in 1983), as well as an ACM Award for Top New Female Artist and two Billboard Female Album Artist of the Year awards (won consecutively). She has several Gold and Platinum records to her credit, including Juice, Quiet Lies and her first Greatest Hits album. During the 1980s, Newton charted 14 Top-10 hits across the Billboard Country, AC, and Hot 100 charts, with many of the recordings achieving crossover success and six of the songs hitting the No. 1 position.[citation needed] more »

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Artist Information
"Sweetest Thing" is a song by American artist Juice Newton. A renowned pop and country singer, Newton is known for her string of successful songs in the 1980s.
Song Genre
The song falls under both the Country and Pop genres, reflecting the versatile style and vocal capacity of Juice Newton.
Release Date
"Sweetest Thing" was released in 1981.
Album Record
The song was part of the album "Juice," which helped solidify Newton's place in the music industry.
Chart Performance
"Sweetest Thing" was a commercial hit. It reached number one on the Billboard Country Chart in the United States and number seven on its Billboard Hot 100.
Acclaim
The song's success brought Juice Newton several Grammy nominations and won an ACM award for Top New Female Artist in 1981.
Song Inspiration
The song is essentially a love ballad, showcasing Newton's ability to channel deep emotions into her music.
Pop Culture Influence
"Sweetest Thing" has influenced pop culture over the years with its inclusion in different media, such as movies and television.
Cover Versions
The song's popularity gave rise to various cover versions by artists of different genres, demonstrating its classic status in music history.
Live Performances
"Sweetest Thing" continues to be a staple in Juice Newton's live performances even today.

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