Sweet Love (Bernie)

[violinsolo4000]

WoW...This is one of my all time favorite Commodores songs !!!!!

Thanks for posting the full version :)

[47queenbee]

This is the classic of all soul music this song transports me bak 2 a time that it shouldnt omg sweet love when i had a perfect body and all the mans wanted me why oh why did i choose the biggest dick ever in that answer lies a cryptic clue lmao

[thetampinator471]

i used to play this on my grandma's old record player when my mom and I would hang out at her house for the day. really good song.



[ardrack1]

great song !The better of Black Music ,Greats negroes !

[MrJuly1990ish]

@ardrack1

Now why they have to be great negroes? Let's keep it simple and just say they were great musicians

Peace.

[bigdaddy45able]

This song is so beautiful,it makes me cry.It's about universal love,live on 1975.

[ofelita44]

I remember this song when i was in high school many years ago...oooohhhhhh ooohhhh sweet loveeee

[ofelita44]

I remember this song when i was in high school many years ago...

[irishsetterarchie]

Love this song, love the Commodores!

[AnywhereButHere09]

OMG this is ESSENTIAL Commodores

[EFunkRock]

Why the hell aren't The Commodores in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

[davidgoodlettmusic]

One of the best songs Lionel ever wrote. As great as some of his solo work has been, I personally prefer songs like this. A pure classic. Great message, great arrangement, great performance. Play it for your children. Music as it was meant to be used. Art to uplift the soul.

[ENEMENCIO123VISION]

Epic...

[mhanlin]

As great today (actually greater) as when I first heard it in the late 70's. Some of the greatest music of all time came out of that decade. Like someone said earlier what happened?.

[uncledanage]

@mhanlin people got lazy and ddn't want to play real instruments. Which requires artists to pour their heart, soul and feelings into their work. So they turned to machines and looping other performers tracks!!

[september56089]

beautiful!

[kikocesar1000]

a pesar de los años este tema es super,bien lionel

[kikocesar1000]

a pesar de los años este tema es super

[ROBDIGGY]

1978 1979 WHERE DID IT GO!

[boz987]

@ROBDIGGY. It went to a place never to be seen again....but we saw it.....appreciate it and never forget it my friend...sweet love!

[kingskid4]

what u know about that !!!!!!

[petehernandez100]

SWEET SWEET LOVE..... This is a perfect song. Thank you guys, we all need to put more love in our hearts and heart in our love.

[delmarie13]

I THANK YOU for all of the Commodores, I absolutely love singing along to the songs that I remember from when I was 12.

[regina95602]

doce amor é o que essa linda canção traduz é muito velha mais renova a cada dia quando a ouço....

[dburley]

As I see it only three (3) artists kept the lights on at Motown for the second half of the 70s: Rick, Stevie, and The Commodores. The Jacksons? They were gone. The Temps, Tops, and Supremes? All fading. Teena Marie? See Rick. Thank God for the Commodores!!!

[hork111]

@dburley Can you blame her for bolting? Rumor has it is she was only raking in $200 per week with masta Gordy. Everybody praises black business moguls, but many of them were tightfisted SOB's who entrusted their financial accounting to Jews and left the old soft shoe to their fellow blacks.

[airartist757]

This is the song... for real ! ! ! !

[pervislynn]

This song is a True Classic!!! One of my favorite songs Ever!!!! Thanx for posting.....

[romano9174]

Really not a bad thing you can say about this song...regardless of age, race, whatever. Epic song from an epic band.

[newnanbro1]

Wow! Had the "45" rpm of this and the vinyl LP, but don't remember this full length version, thank you from the bottom of my heart for this post!

[MrMarla123]

This song meant so much to me as a child. It really inspired me took look forward to my future and life. Thanks Lionel and the Commodores. You were and still are in my book great beyond words.

[MultiGroovemaster]

Commodores,best band,so many hits and thx for posting.....

[frdbadf]

I listen to it every damn day! Great song from 1975, stuck on Army Base far away from home and my girl, on the radio over and over again... got me through some rainy tough days

[BIGBOOTY7774]

one of best songs by the commodores

[LT120]

This song would play at The Skating Rink and the Coca-Cola sign would light up "COUPLE SKATE ONLY"

[Yahmiir187]

Not even gona front that song makes me think about my childhood and the love I have for my family SWEET LOVE !!!!!!

[wookee1001]

it was 1975 gastonia, n.c. and this was the song that hooked me on the wonderful talent of the commodores. not only were they marvelous musicians but there lyrics and instrumental arrangements were a unique blend that to this day remains unmatched.when it comes to love this song says it all.

[boz987]

You said it brother. Takes us all back. Spent some time at Lake Gaston back in the day. Funny how then we thought sweet love was really tangible....now not so much. Being young and dumb was cool.

[hork111]

@boz987 "Being young and dumb was cool." I wish the light had switched on for me.. Why didn't someone grab me by the scruff of the neck and beat priorities into my clueless and feckless ass? That romance only comes after education and finance? Man, you really touched a nerve.

[ebntje]

Probably the best effort by the Commodores.Love the orchestrations and of course the lyrics

[temptsfan2]

It is indeed brilliant, but hard to say their very best, simply because there were so many great songs. "High on Sunshine," "Zoom," "Sail on," "Jesus is Love" the list seems endless. They really taught me to appreciate adult music, after all those years of bubble gum soul. I went from the J-5 to the Commodores, and backwards in time to the Tempts. I guess we alot to thank Berry Gordy for...

[makayla915]

This was one the best slow jams back in the old school days that puts you back in the days where music had a lot of meaning in their lyrics.

[countryfunkinbunkin]

Lionel Richie is great in his own right but the Commodores with this tune are just magnificent and majestic I always liked the song but it wasn't until later in life I realized the spirituality of this song. The words,arrangements and melodies take me to a higher plane closer to the LORD. I'd just like to thank them all and honor the memory of the one who's gone. They gave great shows and their music will always be my friend.

[KuttyJoe]

Epic. The emotion in this song is just overpowering. I get so lost in music this good.

[wibo08]

can someone post the live version please?

...cause it's love, love's the only way. nothing but love sweet love....

...when you're down and out and you need a... Friend call Jesus.

amen.

[hamoana4]

Thanx for the post. God this song brings back the memories!!

[MonkWarrior108]

I grew up in WLA in the 60's this is one of those songs that helped me connect to the 'black'' community (at a time when there were race riots at the local high schools) and develop the realization that we are all ... human. To Lionel Ritchie... I bow.

[temptsfan2]

I was in the 8th grade, just really discovering music (music beyond the J-5, that is) when this came out. One of my all time favorites!

[bigbee7763]

True Commodores!!!!! Need them back!

[zahkuz61]

I haven't heard this song for years.......it's one of the Commodores greatest! Thanks for posting!!

[regina95602]

@ zahkuz61 Doce Amor É o Que linda canção traduz ESSA É Muito Mais velha renova A cada dia UM Ouço QUANDO ....

[zahkuz61]

@regina95602 I wish I knew what you were saying.......

[nandoazeredo]

Mais que linda,MARAVILHOSA.bendito anos 70.

[kattubrasil]

os anos 70e80 marcarao toda uma geraçao de apaixonados em viver dançando juntinho,suspirando,coraçao paupitando de paixao.esta musica ajudou muitos coraçoes o meu faz parte deste mundo.DOSE AMOR.

[noidsnoidsnoids]

This song, ohhhh, sweet sweet love

[Lionhearted08]

listen to the guitar and keyboard during the break when he's speaking..the music and the vocals just touch your soul..I need to hear something like this right now my heart is so heavy and this song eases the pain

[deluxdiva]

Stay strong WARRIIOR, you can make, hold my hand.........

[JacRab25]

The intro is so RIGHT! This is why I love old school! You KNOW it will be a great song!

[seancooks2002]

true love music if you dont know love this song is not for you go dj go dj..you know your music kohaala

[frodolombardini]

This is not just a great old school song, It's a true gem, an anthem, and rarely remembered, I think. Thank you so much

[SouhernNightingGale]

@frodolombardini AMEN! My grandmother who passed in 1982 LOVED this song, as she just LOVED Lionel Richies' voice and equated this song to a spiritual content (GOD) i.e. " ALL THEY NEED IS A HAND TO GUIDE THEM TO BRIGHTER DAY!" and would often comment how Richie sounded like a preacher when the song comes down to the bridge when Richie says I KNOW SEARCHIN' I KNOW SEARCHIN'. Miss my Lady Bug dearly as that's what I called her but GOD has her in much better place and she's watching over me.

[markz133]

between 2.40 and 3.10 really moves me !! so much soul and feeling ... one of my all time favs

[moneteen1]

love is the key

[flightofideas72]

Sweet, sweet love! Pour it out my brothers! Pour it out, pour it out!!! Oh oh oh oooooooooh, oooooooooh!

[kenesto]

Now here is one philosophical song of meaning,heart,and spirit by the Commodores!Once they released it,I could barely get enough of it.This is basically not a dance song,but one to listen to.I consider this gem their trademark work!"Brick House"is for fun while"Sweet Love"is for living:a statement song I will remember the Commodores for.Besides the script,I love the music as well!An ideal posting!Thank you!

[annirobbo]

i love this song, i love the commodores

[crewchieff]

God how I love this song!!!!!

[MonkWarrior108]

I grew up in LA, in the 60's when there were race riots at the local high school (westchester high) and Lionel Ritchie more than anyone, helped me connect with the black community and transcend my racist attitudes... his music... his voice... he (Lionel) spoke to me in a greater sense....

Daniel Santa Monica

[hilltopboots]

ahhhh the memories.

[LeoTheViron]

Sweet Love. A melhor música dos Commodores. Me lembro dos tempos da Discoteque, onde dançávamos bem juntinhos. Wonderfull.

NICO, de FRAIBURGO- SC

[rhythmcdr]

A brilliant recording..classic Commodores. I did not think a song could have been better than This is your Life...I felt the same about this song until Just to be Close to You came out...and I felt that way about that song until ZOOM came out...afterwards I just thanked god for making me a black man and a witness during this epic time in our music history. To think Marvin, Al Green, Earth Wind & Fire, Cameo, Confunkshun, Commodores, Isleys, Anita, Sade, and Stevie in my lifetime; I'm blessed!!

[KernelPanic2]

I agree with all that you said, however I don't think color has anything to do with the songs. I'm white and enjoyed the songs probably as much as you. Great music. Yes, we are all blessed.

[rhythmcdr]

Sir,

I am glad you enjoy the songs as much as I do. The context of my comment was focused more on the fact that I grew up from a kid to an adult during this time of outstanding black musicians. I also enjoyed some early elton john which was not played on my local radio stations where and when I grew up in the late 60s early 70s. This great music molded my entire persona and I identify my self, my aura, and my awareness to life as a black man by the music I grew up with. For that I am blessed!

[humanforotherhumans]

I was a teen in the 70's in Namibia. Apartheid was ripe. Bands like Commodores made us proud of whom we were. They were a group of well-educated young black men compusing great music. Ditto with the others musicians who faced hardships because of their colour.Playing to white only audience and slept in their cars after the shows because the hotels were off limit. Rhythmcdr, your comment were based on your experience. You can not make it clearer than that.

[i1100ran]

I agree with you KernelPanic2 race needs to be removed completely from music..I was a curly head baby when this song came out and I enjoy it just as much as anyone who love this kind of music, partly because, music like this is the reason why I'm here today and because it sounds and feels soooo goood to me.

[amd77j]

Listen to that clavinet at the beginning. It reflects the music of the times in its originality and clarity. And these lyrics kick butt. The Commodores!

[cjdiazof3]

take me back to the 70s make love not war

[123987653]

Damn, this song has gotten me through some tough times. What a great song. Stay the course and look around and appreciate things.

[AvlDao]

Thanks for posting the original 6-minute LP version. Those short versions of Commodore's jams for FM radio and Greatest Hits CDs are way too butchered and gutted for me to listen to.

[BASIKAH]

i love this song me and my grandpa listing to dis song almost every two weeks

[riclos08]

And they say there are no time machines.

[atl2maryland]

true

[rondadoolin]

I love this song

[ikanttakeit]

i heard this @a cookout i was @ and i liked it.

[wrldgornd]

Man, I love this song - great production. Drums drive the song so sweet, those vocals. Still sounds great after all these years.

[lifeinblue1962]

First band I ever saw live at Wembley Arena, London. 1975. Supported by The Emotions. What a show. What a Horn Section. Happy memories, Wonderful songs.

[Tomasina1616]

....ahhh this is my favorite Commodore song...just feel it. So good, so sweet love. They need to reunite...

[qwerjxg]

i totally agree but they must have Mr Richie in order 4 it 2 b a sucess

[volstar88]

My favorite as well, LR sounds great and the harmony isn't far behind. The "middle eight" where they slow it down and let Lionel talk the lyrics is what always stands out for me.

[beechie55]

the world was a little kinder.

[rondadoolin]

I love this song

[ladystalker101]

show a river that so deep show me a mountain so high i love this song even though im only 15 i still listen to it my g-ma has me hooked on it

[68NYC]

Awesome!!

~Thanks for the long version.

[BigRickSharpe]

Remeber the dreams we had back in those days ya'll, hope yours came to be! thanks 4 this memory-sweet, to my crew from So-Commons Chicago-late 60's-79 love ya miss ya'll

[rphelan2]

Saw Lionel perform this song at the New Orleans Jazz Fest a couple of years ago! He was awesome! It reminded me that this was one of my favorite Commodores songs. Not many people seem to remember this one. Thanks, sounds great!!

[jormoma]

I love this album, it's one of my favorites! Lionel Richie created such brilliant music, it's impossible not to completely fall in love with him. This is my favorite Commodores song along with Brick House and Just to be close to you.

[ludimag69]

I think Commodores are a too fast forgotten band. The sound is still fresh and many young guys now are playing something already was in the ears of their fathers. Some covers from dance or R&B singers show this, but no one remembers them for their real greatness.

[Mannyman50]

Sweet Love, Sweet Song, Sweet Music. Thanks for posting it

[wrldgornd]

Love those 70s Commodores best! I'm 44 now so maybe I'm a little biased. Nice, clear production in the sound.

[james15151]

...dreams are for dreamers,....I know you're searchin',...but you've got to keep on searchin'...sweet love,...love's the only way... Thanks, so true...

[vicarious2009]

Show me a place where dreams are for dreamers..... thanks dude

[mrchicks]

good music

[mijonegro]

Keifer Jr.High School Springfield,Ohio 1975,brings back good memories. South High dances,The Black Y on Center Street,Tink's Corner,Davee Moore Park......`

[stevedream717]

Can you please post "Say Yeah" by the commodores as well?

[lynepan]

Thank you for sharing, Love it! Some many memories of great times! What's better than this!

[jusprazem]

songs just flow out of lionel richie. it also seems that back in the day the artists seem to be very versitile.now its all arousing people sexually

[dnarutouzmakie]

this song is good,and peaceful

[cecilia2161]

Esta música me lembra os bons tempos de minha adolescência onde dançava no Guarulhos.E.C - A Bolha.

Onde estará o Paulinho do Paraventi,lembranças boas!

[slamndave]

this is all i could find for this song ... enjoy my brother and c ya soon