About the song
“Sweets for My Sweet” is a delightful and enduring song performed by the beloved British band, The Searchers. Released in 1963, this track showcases the band’s signature blend of catchy melodies and harmonious vocals, making it a standout hit during the pop music boom of the 1960s. Originally written by the talented songwriting duo, Mort Shuman and Barry Mann, the song expresses a heartfelt longing and appreciation for a loved one.
This charming tune is featured on The Searchers’ debut album, *Meet The Searchers*, which includes a variety of other memorable tracks that highlight the band’s early sound. “Sweets for My Sweet” stands out for its upbeat tempo and sweet sentiment, effectively capturing the joy of giving and receiving love.
Upon its release, the song achieved remarkable commercial success. It reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, solidifying The Searchers’ place in music history. In the United States, it climbed to number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, further showcasing the band’s wide appeal across the Atlantic.
Over the years, “Sweets for My Sweet” has been covered by various artists, attesting to its lasting popularity and influence in the music world. Its infectious charm and universal theme of love continue to resonate with audiences, making it a cherished classic.
In summary, “Sweets for My Sweet” by The Searchers remains a beloved anthem of affection and joy. Whether you are revisiting this delightful track or experiencing it for the first time, it serves as a wonderful reminder of the sweetness that love can bring into our lives.
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Lyrics
Know sweetness
A whe the gall them love best
And you know sch we no careless
You understan
Satisfaction guaranteed
I am for the young in need
Unu ready
Have mercy
Sweets for my sweet
Sugar for my honey
Your first sweet kiss thrilled me so
Sweets for my sweet
Sugar for my honey
I’ll never ever let you go
Sweetness look how the gall them a dress
All the man them a seh them impress
Niceness a whe the gall them a wear
All the man them a seh you gone clear
Sweetness look how the gall them a dress
All the man them a seh them impress
Niceness a whe the gall them a wear
All the man them a seh you gone clear
Beca me love how the gall them
Love how the gall them
Whiney
Whiney
Whiney
Love how the gall them
Love how the gall them
Love how them love a move them body
Follow me now
Love how the gall them
Love how the gall them
Jumpy
Jumpy
Jumpy
Love how the gall them
Love how the gall them
All a gall follow me
Follow me
Sweets for my sweet
Sugar for my honey
Your first sweet kiss thrilled me so
Sweets for my sweet
Sugar for my honey
I’ll never ever let you go
Now me seh down in the north
South
East and west
All the gall the big up you chess
Meck them know seh you are the sweetest
Beca you know seh you deserve the best
Love me love them straight to me heart
Meck mi feel good when we walk
No badder leave me gall no badder part
Beca the sweetness just a get start
Sweetness look how the gall them a dress
All the man them a seh them impress
Niceness a whe the gall them a wear
All the man them a seh you gone clear
Sweetness look how the gall them a dress
All the man them a seh them impress
Niceness a whe the gall them a wear
All the man them a seh you gone clear
Sweets for my sweet
Sugar for my honey
Your first sweet kiss thrilled me so
Sweets for my sweet
Sugar for my honey
I’ll never ever let you go
Sweetest
Oh
Oh
Yeah
Sweetie
Now we seh sweet for my sweet
An me sugar for mi love
Cah you know seh the gall them a bawl out
For the real
Rub a dub
Some a them a love it in a party
An dem love it in a the club
An you know seh mr c.j. yes me
Come fi ram it up
Sweets for my sweet
Sugar for my honey
Your first sweet kiss thrilled me so
Sweets for my sweet
Sugar for my honey
I’ll never ever let you go
Sweetness look how the gall them a dress
All the man them a seh them impress
Niceness a whe the gall them a wear
All the man them a seh you gone clear
(repeat and fade out)