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

  1. 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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