Sweet Love
Commodores
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Show me a river that's so deep Show me a mountain so high I'll show you love that'll last forever Flying high, so high Ah, show me a place where dreams are for dreamers And all the things you wish come true, yeah I'd wish the world had all happy people Then there'd be no more wishing to do Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (Sweet) Sweet love (Sweet love) Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (Well, well) Sweet love (Sweet, sweet love) Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, ooh well Sweet love Sweet love that comes through the ages Reach out and touch my soul Gave my life so much meaning And everyone a heart of gold Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (Sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet love) (Oh, you needed love) (Ooh?hoo?) Sweet love (Sweet, sweet love) Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Sweet love (Sweet love, well) I know you're searchin' I know you're searchin' for a little love A little peace and understandin' And I know it's been hard tryin' to find your way But you got to keep on searchin' harder day by day 'Cause it's love, love's the only way (Oh, nothin' but love) Oh?oh? (Love) Sweet love (Sweet love, ow) Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (When you're down and out and you can't see your way) Sweet love (And you need a friend, well-ell-ell) Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (Just call on love, love) Sweet love (Sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet love)
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Written by: Lionel B. Jr. Richie
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Sweet Love" was released in November 1975 as a part of the album "Caught in the Act" by the Commodores.
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Chart RankingsThe song became a major hit, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It also reached number 2 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Lionel Richie, a member of the Commodores who later went on to have a successful solo career.
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Genre"Sweet Love" is a soul and R&B song, typical of the Commodores' music style.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Motown record label, one of the most influential labels in the history of music, especially for artists and bands from the R&B and soul genres.
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Fans' FavoriteEven today, "Sweet Love" is considered a fan favorite and is a staple at Commodores' performances.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Unique VocalsLionel Richie's smooth and strong vocal performance is a highlight of the song.
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Album SuccessThe album "Caught in the Act", which includes "Sweet Love," was certified Gold by the RIAA just months after its release.
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Influential Song"Sweet Love" is often cited as a song that helped define the Commodores' blend of funk and smooth soul music.
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