James Taylor released his version of "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" as the lead single from his album Gorilla (1975). James Taylor version "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" US Billboard Hot Rhythm and Blues Singles The Funk Brothers – instrumental backing.Gaye's recording has subsequently been released on many greatest hits albums. Ankeny commented on the soulfulness of the song, and particularly noted the piano riff. Gaye also released a German-language version of the song entitled "Wie Schön Das Ist".Ĭash Box described it as "a medium-paced, rollicking chorus-backed ode about a fella who's on top of the world since he met up with Miss Right." AllMusic critic Jason Ankeny described the song as a "radiant pop confection," noting that it was unusual for Gaye in being a "straightforward love song" that doesn't reflect Gaye's usual demons. The song's personnel includes Marvin Gaye on lead vocals The Andantes on background vocals and The Funk Brothers on various instruments, including piano and percussion. Up to that point, it was Gaye's most successful single with record sales exceeding 900,000 copies. It peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in January 1965 and at number three on US Billboard's R&B Singles chart.
Produced by Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier, the song was released as a single in September 1964.
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