Sweet Love

Anita Baker

About Sweet Love

"Sweet Love" is a song by American R&B singer and songwriter Anita Baker from her second studio album, Rapture (1986). It was written by Anita Baker, Louis A. Johnson, and Gary Bias, and produced by Michael J. Powell. It was released on May 27, 1986 as the album's first single. The song was Baker's first big hit single, peaking at number two on the US Billboard R&B chart, number three on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, and number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 in the fall of 1986. In the UK, it reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 21 on Canada's Top Singles chart."Sweet Love" won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards (1987). 


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2005
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With all my heart, I love you baby
Stay with me, and you will see my arms will hold you, baby
Never leave, 'cause I believe I'm in love

Sweet love hear me callin' out your name
I feel no shame; I'm in love
Sweet love, don't you ever go away
It'll always be this way

Your heart has called me closer to you
I will be all that you need
Just trust in what we're feeling
Never leave, 'cause baby, I believe
In this love

Sweet love hear me callin' out your name
I feel no shame; I'm in love
Sweet love, don't you ever go away
It'll always be this way

There's no stronger love in this world, Oh, baby, no
You're my man;  I'm your girl
I'll never go.  Wait and see, can't be wrong
Don't you know this is where you belong?

How sweet this dream, how lovely, baby
Stay right here, never fear
I will be all that you need
Never leave, 'cause baby, I believe
In this love

Sweet love hear me callin' out your name
I feel no shame; I'm in love
Sweet love, don't you ever go away
It'll always be this way

(Sweet Love) Oh no no no no no
(Sweet Love)

So sweet
So sweet
So sweet

(Sweet Love)
Oh baby no, sweet love
(Sweet Love)
Oh no no no no no no
(Sweet Love)
Don't nobody know how sweet it is
(Sweet Love)

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Anita Baker

Anita Baker (born January 26, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio, and raised in Detroit, Michigan) is an American R&B/soul jazz singer-songwriter. To date, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards, and has four platinum albums and two gold albums to her credit. more »

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Written by: Gary Bias, Anita Baker, Louis A. Johnson

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Sweet Love" by Anita Baker was officially released as a single in July of 1986.
Album Appearance
The hit song is a part of Anita Baker's second studio album, "Rapture".
Chart Performance
"Sweet Love" achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard R&B chart, number 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart and number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Grammy Awards
"Sweet Love" won Anita Baker her first Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1987. The album "Rapture" also won the Grammy for Best R&B Album the same year.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Anita Baker, Louis A. Johnson, and Gary Bias.
Genre
This track showcases the R&B and soul genre, with Baker's emotive and sultry vocals at the forefront.
Critical Acclaim
Many music critics have praised the song's sophisticated sound and Baker's vocal performance.
Influence
"Sweet Love" has been said to help shape the quiet storm radio format - a subgenre of R&B that features smooth, romantic songs and soulful ballads.
Cover Versions
The popularity of "Sweet Love" has seen it covered by a number of artists across various genres. Singer Michael Bublé did a cover of the song.
Legacy
Even decades after its release, "Sweet Love" continues to be a signature song for Anita Baker, often recognized as one of the greatest songs in R&B history.

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