Clowney made his first record in 1956 under his own name but it was not until three years later that he scored a major success using the stage name Dave "Baby" Cortez. His instrumental, "The Happy Organ", was the first pop/rock hit to feature the electronic organ as lead instrument. The 45rpm single went to No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 chart.
Cortez had another Top Ten hit in 1962 with "Rinky Dink" on Chess Records.
How Sweet It Is
Dave "Baby" Cortez Lyrics
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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
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
The song "How Sweet It Is" by Dave "Baby" Cortez is a love song expressing a deep gratitude for the love and support of a partner. The singer begins by declaring how sweet it is to be loved by their partner, and how their partner provides them with shelter and comfort during difficult times. The lyrics suggest that the singer needed someone to understand their emotions and help them navigate life's ups and downs, and found that comfort in their partner.
The singer goes on to express how much their partner brings joy and excitement to their life, and how they cannot imagine a life without them. The love shared between the two is described as deep and touching, and the singer wants to take a moment to thank their partner for all they have done.
The final verse is particularly poignant, as the singer acknowledges that their partner has been better to them than they have been to themselves. They recognize that their partner is truly the only one they need in their life, and again express their gratitude for the love they share.
Overall, "How Sweet It Is" is a beautiful love song that celebrates the beauty of a supportive, loving relationship. It reminds us to take a moment to appreciate the people who bring joy and love into our lives, and to express our gratitude for all that they do.
Line by Line Meaning
How sweet it is to be loved by you
Being loved by you is incredibly wonderful
How sweet it is to be loved by you
Being loved by you is so sweet
I needed the shelter of someone's arms and there you were
I needed someone to hold me and comfort me and you were there
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs and there you were
I needed someone to empathize with my emotional highs and lows and you were there
With sweet love and devotion
You have given me your love and commitment in a sweet way
Deeply touching my emotions
Your love has deeply affected my feelings
I want to stop and thank you baby
I feel the need to pause and express my gratitude to you, my dear
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to take a moment to thank you, my beloved
How sweet it is to be loved by you
Being loved by you is incredibly wonderful
How sweet it is to be loved by you
Being loved by you is so sweet
I close my eyes at night
During the night, I shut my eyes
And wonder what would I be without you in my life
I question what my life would be like if you were not in it
Everything was just a bore
My life was dull and uninteresting
All the things I did seems I'd done'em before
My actions seemed repetitive and unoriginal
But you brighten up for me all of my days
You have brought joy to every single day of my life
With a love so sweet in so many ways
Your love has brought me sweetness in many different ways
I want to stop and thank you baby
I feel the need to pause and express my gratitude to you, my dear
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to take a moment to thank you, my beloved
How sweet it is to be loved by you
Being loved by you is incredibly wonderful
How sweet it is to be loved by you
Being loved by you is so sweet
You were better to me than I've been to myself
You have treated me better than I have treated myself
For me, there's you and nobody else
In my life, it is only you who matters
I want to stop and thank you baby
I feel the need to pause and express my gratitude to you, my dear
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to take a moment to thank you, my beloved
How sweet it is to be loved by you
Being loved by you is incredibly wonderful
How sweet it is to be loved by you
Being loved by you is so sweet
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER
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alphonso ROLANDO
Excellente version !!!!
Jean-Claude Delplanche
Superbe classique
Rocco M
Brilliant track amico.