Love Is the Sweetest Thing
"Love Is the Sweetest Thing" is a popular song written in 1932 by British band leader and singer Ray Noble. Sung by Al Bowlly, it was a big hit on both sides of the Atlantic, bringing Noble his first American success.[1] It was published by Redwood Music.
Recordings
The following artists, among others, have made recordings :- Al Bowlly (1932), Mario Lanza (1955), Mary Hopkin (1969), Peter Skellern (1978), Ferlin Husky (2012).
Lyrics extracts
Opening lines
- Love is the sweetest thing
- What else on earth could ever bring
- Such happiness to ev'rything
- As Love's old story.
Closing lines
- Love is the greatest thing
- The oldest yet, the latest thing
- I only hope that fate may bring
- Love's story to you.
See also
For other works containing the phrase The Sweetest Thing see Sweetest Thing (disambiguation).
References
- ↑ A CENTURY OF SONG: PART ONE, 2013, PRS for Music http://www.m-magazine.co.uk/features/century-song-part-one/
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