How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
Lamont Dozier
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How sweet it is to be loved by you How sweet it is to be loved by you 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 How sweet it is to be loved by you How sweet it is to be loved by you I 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'd done'em before But you brighten up for me all of 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 How sweet it is to be loved by you 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 How sweet it is to be loved by you How sweet it is to be loved by you How sweet it is to be loved by you
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Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier
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10 facts about this song
Composer"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" was composed by Holland-Dozier-Holland (H-D-H), which features Lamont Dozier along Brian Holland and Eddie Holland.
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Marvin GayeThe song was originally recorded by iconic American singer Marvin Gaye.
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Release Year"How Sweet It Is" was released in the year 1964.
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GenreThe song has a soul-pop appeal, which was the defining sound of Motown Records at the time.
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Chart SuccessThis single reached the Top 10 in the Billboard Pop Singles chart, peaking at number 6, and in the Billboard R&B Singles chart, peaking at number 3.
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Album"How Sweet It Is" was a featured track on Marvin Gaye's album "How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You".
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Noteworthy CoversMany artists have since covered the song including notable versions by Junior Walker and James Taylor. James Taylor’s version of the song peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Iconic LineThe title phrase of the song, "How sweet it is to be loved by you," has become an enduring and frequently used expression of romantic affection in popular culture.
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Grammy AwardsJames Taylor's cover of the song, released in 1975, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
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Movies and TVThe song has been used in several films and television series, including "The Big Chill" and "The Wonder Years".
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