With burgeoning solo careers Dionne and Doris soon left, but Cissy found the group new voices including Sylvia Shemwell , Myrna Smith and Estelle Brown and they ended up on records by Wilson Pickett, Garnet Mimms, Aretha Franklin and others.
According to the liner notes of their self titled debut album their name originated when Atlantic Records producer Jerry Wexler turned to Cissy Houston ( mother of Whitney Houston) and told her he had an inspiration, to which she promptly replyed, "oh, sweet!"
In 1968, the group did studio work for Jimi Hendrix during sessions for his Electric Ladyland album, performing backing vocals for the track "Burning of the Midnight Lamp". They also backed Dusty Springfield on her album Dusty in Memphis.
Eventually even Cissy Houston left the group and in 1969 Ann Williams was brought in to replace her and the group toured with Elvis Presley, warming up audiences, and appearing during his show as backing vocalists.
The group had some chart success covering hits by other acts on Atlantic throughout the late 60's, and into the 1970's disco era they recorded for Stax and Robert Stigwood's RSO label.
Let It Be Me
The Sweet Inspirations Lyrics
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I want to stay around you
And so I beg you, let it be me
Don't take this heaven from one
If you must cling to someone
Now and forever, let it be me
I find complete love
Without your sweet love
What would life be
So never leave me lonely
Tell me you love me only
And that you'll always
Let it be me
Don't take this heaven from one
If you must cling to someone
Now and forever, let it be me
Each time we meet, love
I find complete love
Without your sweet love
What would life be
So never leave me lonely
Tell me you love me only
And that you'll always
Let it be me
Now and forever
Let it be me
The Sweet Inspirations' song Let It Be Me is a love song that expresses the desire and longing for love and companionship. The song is about finding the perfect partner and wanting to hold on to that person forever. The first stanza expresses the joy of finding someone special and wanting to be close to them always. The second stanza is a plea to never let go of the one you love, to always be there with them, and to never leave them alone. The chorus repeats the plea to hold on to each other, and the final verse ends with another plea to be with the one you love for always.
The song is a classic example of a love ballad, and the lyrics explore themes of longing, devotion, and commitment. The lyrics are straightforward and simple, but they convey a deep emotional sentiment.
Overall, Let It Be Me is a beautiful and timeless love song that has resonated with audiences for decades. Its message of love and devotion continues to touch people's hearts and souls to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
I bless the day I found you
I feel extremely grateful since the very moment I discovered you
I want to stay around you
All I want is to be with you and experience the joy of your company
And so I beg you, let it be me
Please choose me and give me the chance to love and care for you
Don't take this heaven from one
Don't deprive someone of the happiness they have found
If you must cling to someone
If you need to hold onto someone tight
Now and forever, let it be me
Choose me and let me be the one you cling onto for eternity
Each time we meet, love
Every time we come together, my love for you grows stronger
I find complete love
I discover a love that gives me fulfillment and wholeness
Without your sweet love
Without your tender and affectionate love
What would life be
Life would be incomplete and meaningless without you
So never leave me lonely
Promise me that you will never abandon me and leave me with a feeling of solitude
Tell me you love me only
Assure me that your love is exclusively mine and no one else's
And that you'll always
And that you will forever
Let it be me
Choose me and let me be the one to share your life and love with
Now and forever
For eternity and beyond
Writer(s): Paul Mccartney, Pierre Delanoe, John Lennon, Gilbert Francois Leopold Becaud Copyright: Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, Ema-in
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