Have I Told You Lately

Van Morrison

About Have I Told You Lately

"Have I Told You Lately" is a song written and recorded by Northern Irish singer and songwriter Van Morrison for his nineteenth studio album Avalon Sunset (1989). It is a romantic ballad that is often played at weddings, although it was originally written as a prayer. It was released as the album's lead single on 5 June 1989, and reached number 12 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It has become a popular cover song with many vocal and instrumental versions recorded by numerous artists and bands. In 1993, Rod Stewart's version charted at number five on both the US Billboard Hot 100 as well as on the UK Singles Chart. "Have I Told You Lately" has received acclaim, winning a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals and a BMI Million-Air certificate. 


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1990
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Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one above you
Fill my heart with gladness
Take away my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do

Oh the morning sun in all its glory
Greets the day with hope and comfort too
And you fill my life with laughter
You can make it better
Ease my troubles that's what you do

There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
Like the sun
At the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray to the One

Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one above you
Fill my heart with gladness
Take away my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do

There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
And it shines like the sun
At the end of the day we will give thanks and pray to the One

Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one above you
Fill my heart with gladness
Take away my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do

Take away my sadness
Fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles that's what you do
Fill my life with gladness
Take away my sadness
Ease my troubles that's what you do

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Van Morrison

Van Morrison, OBE (born George Ivan Morrison; 31 August 1945) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. His live performances at their best are described as transcendental, while some of his recordings, such as the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance and the live album It's Too Late to Stop Now, are critically acclaimed and appear at the top of many greatest album lists. more »

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12 facts about this song

Song's Original Creator
"Have I Told You Lately" was originally written and performed by Van Morrison in 1989. It was a part of his 19th album titled "Avalon Sunset".
Rod Stewart's Version
The song was covered by British rock singer Rod Stewart in 1993. His version gained immense popularity and is often mistaken as the original rendition.
Music Genre
Both versions of the song, by Morrison and Stewart, are primarily classified under the genres of Folk Rock and Soft Rock.
Awards and Accolades
Van Morrison's original song won him a Grammy in 1996 for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Song Lyrics
The song is not one of a romantic expression, as it's often assumed. Instead, Van Morrison said in his interviews that it is a spiritual song, a prayer to God.
Chart Performance
Rod Stewart's cover of "Have I Told You Lately" was a commercial success, charting at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
Rod Stewart's Album
Stewart's version of the song appeared on his album "Vagabond Heart". This cover also helped bolster the album's success.
Van Morrison's Highest Ranking Single
Despite its relative lack of commercial success in comparison to the Stewart version, Morrison's original was his highest-ever single on the UK charts, reaching number 12.
Song's Second Cover
In the year 1993, besides Rod Stewart's cover, "The Chieftains" also made a cover of the song featuring Van Morrison. Stewart's version, however, overshadowed this rendition.
Live Performances
Rod Stewart often performs this song during his concerts along with a large video screen showcasing scenes of romantic and natural beauty.
Compilation Albums
"Have I Told You Lately" has also featured in several compilation albums like "Still on Top – The Greatest Hits" and "The Best of Van Morrison".
Stewart and Morrison Collaboration
In 1989, both Rod Stewart and Van Morrison performed this song together at the Irish music festival.

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