Love is the Sweetest Thing

Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, Al Bowlly, Ray Noble & His New Mayfair Dance Orchestra

About Love is the Sweetest Thing

"Love Is the Sweetest Thing" is a popular song written in 1932 by British band leader and singer Ray Noble. Using guest vocalist Al Bowlly, Noble's recording was a big hit on both sides of the Atlantic, bringing Noble his first American success. It was published by Redwood Music. Like most compositions published in the period (commonly called Tin Pan Alley songs), its main refrain (in thirty-two bar A-A-B-A form) is preceded with what were then called "sectional verses" or "introductory verses" which are usually omitted from early recordings and modern performances. more »

Year:: 2013
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Al Bowlly

Albert Allick Bowlly (7 January 1898 – 17 April 1941) was a Southern-African singer, songwriter, composer and band leader, who became a popular jazz crooner during the British dance band era of the 1930s and later worked in the United States. He recorded more than 1,000 records between 1927 and 1941. His most popular songs include "Midnight, the Stars and You", "Goodnight, Sweetheart", "The Very Thought of You", "Guilty", and "Love Is the Sweetest Thing". more »

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Release Details "Love Is The Sweetest Thing" was recorded on March 11, 1932, by "Al Bowlly" alongside the "Ray Noble Orchestra." The song was then publicly released in the same year.
Song Artiste Al Bowlly, a Mozambican-born South African/British singer who gained major popularity in the 1930s, is the vocalist on the track.
Composer The song was written by English band leader and composer, Ray Noble. Noble was also the director of the band that played in the recording.
Popularity "Love Is The Sweetest Thing" became one of Al Bowlly's most popular songs, marking a high point in his career. It has been covered numerous times over the years by different artists.
First British No.1 "Love Is The Sweetest Thing" is considered one of the first British song to become a number one hit in the United States.
Style The song reflects the popular dance band style of the 1930s, with a smooth, sentimental melody ideal for dancing.
Lyrics The lyrics of "Love Is The Sweetest Thing" talk about love being the sweetest thing in life and the joy it brings.
Grammy Hall of Fame In 2002, "Love Is The Sweetest Thing" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The Grammy Hall of Fame is a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honour recordings that are at least twenty-five years old and have "qualitative or historical significance".
Movie Appearance The song was featured in the 1998 film "The Theory of Flight" starring Kenneth Branagh and Helena Bonham Carter.
Bowlly and Noble Pairing "Love Is The Sweetest Thing" signified the height of the pairing of Al Bowlly and Ray Noble. After this song, Bowlly decided to try his luck in America, while Noble established his own orchestra in London.
Other Covers Over the years, the song has been covered by several notable artists including Bing Crosby, Gordon MacRae, Perry Como and Nelson Riddle Orchestra, among others.
Enduring Appeal Despite being almost 90 years old, "Love Is The Sweetest Thing" continues to be performed and enjoyed, attesting to its timeless appeal.

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