In How Sweet It Is, Lamont takes us behind the scenes of the Motown machine and its history, sharing personal stories of such icons as Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, and Berry Gordy. From his flirtatious grandfather chatting up women coming up the sidewalk, to his own experience getting caught in a “no-tell motel,” Lamont shares the moments that inspired some of his timeless songs—and pulls back the curtain on the studio secrets that helped him and his colleagues change the face of music forever.

From his early years of struggle growing up in Detroit, to the triumphs and tragedies that have marked his personal and professional path for many decades, Lamont’s story reveals the heart, soul, ethic and passion of a true songwriter. Having pursued the mystery of the songwriting muse for many years, his stories are interwoven with invaluable insights and wisdom on the art and craft of songwriting that will inspire the creative spark in each of us. Not only are Lamont’s tips highlighted in boldface throughout the narrative, they are listed independently in the back of the book for easy reference. This book is not only a delightful memoir of one man and his relationships with his awe-inspiring peers, it is an important insight into the music business and its history and the amazing songwriter’s guideposts.

The hardback edition can be pre-ordered via Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/How-Sweet-Songwriters-Reflections-Mystery/dp/1947026313/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Lamont+Dozier&qid=1569372626&s=books&sr=1-1 and will be available in bookstores everywhere on November 26.

SOURCE BMG Books