How Sweet | It Is (1987)

: Upon his death, news outlets and fans widely used "How Sweet It Is" as a tribute to his career, which spanned from early nightclub comedy to iconic roles in The Honeymooners and movies like Smokey and the Bandit . Music & Performances

: On October 31, 1987, the Jerry Garcia Band performed the song during their legendary run at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. How Sweet It Is (1987)

The song "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)," originally a 1964 hit for Marvin Gaye, remained a staple in 1987 through various artists: : Upon his death, news outlets and fans

: The Dutch singer released a version of the song on her 1987 album The Best of My Love and performed it on programs like Wie Kent Nederland . The phrase saw several significant cultural moments in

The phrase saw several significant cultural moments in 1987 , most notably tied to the passing of legendary entertainer Jackie Gleason , who popularized the catchphrase. The Passing of Jackie Gleason (1987)