Sweets for My Sweet

The Drifters

About Sweets for My Sweet

"Sweets for My Sweet" is a song written by the songwriting team of Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, originally recorded by The Drifters.


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2013
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Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
Your tasty kiss thrills me so
Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
I'll never ever let you go

If you wanted that star that shines so brightly
To match the star dust in your eyes
Darlin', I would chase that bright star nightly
And try to steal it from the skies

'Cause I would give sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
Your tasty kiss thrills me so
Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
I'll never ever let you go

And if you needed a dream to keep you smiling
I'll tell the sandman you were blue
And I'd ask him to keep that sand a-piling
'Till your dreams would come true

'Cause I would give sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
Your tasty kiss thrills me so
Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
I'll never ever let you go

If you wanted a love to last forever
Then I would send my love your way
And my love would only last forever
But forever and a day

'Cause I would give sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
Your tasty kiss thrills me so
Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
I'll never ever let you go

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The Drifters

The Drifters are a long-lived American doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group. They were originally formed to serve as backing group for Clyde McPhatter (of Billy Ward & the Dominoes) in 1953. more »

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Written by: Jerome Pomus, Mortimer Shuman

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Sweets for My Sweet" by The Drifters was originally released on June 26, 1961.
Song Rankings
The song was a major hit for The Drifters, reaching No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
Original Composition
"Sweets for My Sweet" was composed by the prolific songwriting team, Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman.
Song Cover
This song was covered by several musicians including The Searchers, who had a UK No. 1 hit with their version in 1963.
Official Personnel
The lead vocal on the song was from Charlie Thomas, a member of The Drifters.
Album Inclusion
The song was included in The Drifters' album entitled "The Drifters' Greatest Hits" released in 1968.
Song Theme
Like many songs of the era, "Sweets for My Sweet” focuses on the theme of love, using candy as a metaphor.
Song Duration
The original song by The Drifters runs approximately 2 minutes and 34 seconds.
Legacy
"Sweets for My Sweet" remains a beloved classic from the 1960s, and it is still played and recognized today.
Record Label
The single "Sweets for My Sweet" was released under the Atlantic Records label.

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