How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You
Marvin Gaye · 1965
32 min · 12 tracks · funk · R&B · soul
Soulful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a lush and romantic atmosphere that defines Gaye's early sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic flow throughout
- romantic atmosphere for couples
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- earworm hooks for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, complex compositions
- need high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1965, 'How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You' was Marvin Gaye's third studio album, following his breakthrough with 'When I'm Alone I Cry'. At this point in his career, Gaye was transitioning from doo-wop influences to a more refined and personal soul style, establishing himself as a prominent artist within the Motown label.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Al Green· Otis Redding· Curtis Mayfield
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You're a Wonderful One 2:42
- 2 How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You 2:57
- 3 Try It Baby 2:54
- 4 Baby Don't You Do It 2:33
- 5 Need Your Lovin' (Want You Back) 2:22
- 6 One of These Days 2:56
- 7 No Good Without You 2:37
- 8 Stepping Closer to Your Heart 2:46
- 9 Need Somebody 2:50
- 10 Me and My Lonely Room 2:50
- 11 Now That You've Won Me 2:33
- 12 Forever 2:23
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