How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) - James Taylor - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" is an iconic ballad by American singer-songwriter James Taylor. The song was originally released by soul singer Marvin Gaye in 1964. It was written by the legendary Motown songwriting trio, Holland-Dozier-Holland. The title drew inspiration from Jackie Gleason's catchphrase, "How Sweet It Is!" First released in September 1964, Marvin Gaye's rendition reached number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the R&B Singles chart, marking it as one of his most successful singles at the time. The song experienced a revival in 1975 when soft rock singer James Taylor released his rendition of the tune. Included as part of his 1975 album Gorilla, James Taylor's version transformed the soul classic into a soft rock tune that peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100. With lyrics about the joys of romance and finding comfort in a loved one, the song was a perfect fit for James Taylor's signature style. James Taylor's mellow vocals, Carly Simon's harmonious backing, and a melodic arrangement featuring David Sanborn's saxophone all worked together to make this new version an enduring classic; a new take on a song that had already gone down in the history books as one of the great singles of all time.