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The Paris Sisters – I Love How You Love Me

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About the Song

There’s a tender sweetness to The Paris Sisters’ I Love How You Love Me that feels like a warm embrace from a bygone era. Released in 1961, this delicate ballad by the trio of sisters—Priscilla, Albeth, and Sherrell Paris—captures the innocence and romance of early ‘60s pop with a sincerity that’s hard to resist. For those of us who’ve seen the world change over the decades, this song is a gentle reminder of simpler times, when love was expressed in soft harmonies and heartfelt lyrics. Produced by a young Phil Spector, it’s an early glimpse of his Wall of Sound genius, but it’s the sisters’ voices—especially Priscilla’s lead—that make this track a treasure worth revisiting.

The Paris Sisters, hailing from San Francisco, brought a unique charm to the pop landscape of their day. I Love How You Love Me, written by Barry Mann and Larry Kolber, is a love letter set to music, with Priscilla’s breathy, intimate delivery at its heart. Her voice floats over the lush instrumentation—strings, soft percussion, and a hint of echo—like a whisper meant just for you. “I love how your eyes close whenever you kiss me,” she sings, and it’s impossible not to feel the quiet devotion in every note. Albeth and Sherrell’s backing vocals add a layer of warmth, their harmonies blending seamlessly to create a sound that’s both ethereal and grounded. It’s the kind of song that might’ve played at a high school dance or drifted through an open window on a summer evening.

What sets I Love How You Love Me apart is its understated elegance. This isn’t a loud declaration of passion—it’s a soft, personal confession, wrapped in Spector’s burgeoning production style. For older listeners with a taste for nuance, it’s a perfect example of how less can be more. The arrangement doesn’t overpower; it cradles the sisters’ voices, letting their emotion shine through. There’s a nostalgia here that resonates deeply—perhaps it recalls a first love, a stolen glance, or a moment when the world felt full of possibility. Even if you didn’t grow up with it, the song’s timeless quality makes it easy to imagine those days.

For those who appreciate the craft of ‘60s pop, The Paris Sisters offer a refreshing contrast to the era’s bigger, brasher hits. I Love How You Love Me climbed to number five on the Billboard Hot 100, and it’s easy to see why: it’s pure, unadulterated feeling, delivered with a grace that’s rare in any decade. Priscilla’s lead is the soul of the song, but the trio’s chemistry is what makes it soar. It’s a piece of music that invites you to slow down, to savor the small joys of love, and to remember that sometimes the quietest moments leave the loudest echoes. Whether you’re hearing it again or for the first time, The Paris Sisters’ gentle masterpiece remains a lovely gift—a song that loves you right back.The Paris Sisters - I Love How You Love Me / Greatest Hits (31 Cuts) - Amazon.com Music

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Lyrics: I Love How You Love Me

I love how your eyes close whenever you kiss me
And when I’m away from you I love how you miss me
I love the way you always treat me tenderly
But, darling, most of all I love how you love me

I love how your heart beats whenever I hold you
I love how you think of me without being told to
I love the way your touch is always heavenly
But, darling, most of all I love how you love me

I love how your eyes close whenever you kiss me
And when I’m away from you I love how you miss me
I love the way you always treat me tenderly
But, darling, most of all I love how you love me

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