La-La (Means I Love You)

The Delfonics

About La-La (Means I Love You)

"La-La (Means I Love You)" is an R&B/soul song by American vocal group The Delfonics. Released on January 26, 1968 by Philly Groove Records, the song was written by Thom Bell and William Hart, and produced by Bell and Stan Watson.


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1998
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Many guys have come to you
With a line that wasn't true
And you passed them by
(Passed them by)
So you're in the center ring
And their lines don't mean a thing
Why don't you let me try
(Let me try)

Now I don't wear a diamond ring
I don't even have a song to sing
All I know is

La la la la la la la la la means
I love you
Oh, baby please now
La la la la la la la la la means
I love you

If I ever saw a girl
That I needed in this world
You are the one for me
(One for me)
Let me hold me in my arms
And thrill you with my charms
I'm sure you will see
(You will see)

The things I am sayin' are true
And the way I explain them to you
Listen to me

La la la la la la la la la means
I love you
Oh, baby baby
La la la la la la la la la means
I love you

The things I am sayin' are true
And the way I explain them to you, yes to you
Listen to me

La la la la la la la la la means
I love you
You know, you'll have to understand now
La la la la la la la la la means
I love you
Come on and take my hand

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The Delfonics

The Delfonics are a pioneering Philadelphia soul singing group, most popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Their most notable hits include "La-La (Means I Love You)", "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)", "Break Your Promise", "I'm Sorry", and "Ready or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide from Love)". Their hit songs were all written by songwriter and producer Thom Bell and lead vocalist and founder William Hart. more »

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Written by: Thomas Randolph Bell, William Alexander N Hart

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"La-La (Means I Love You)" is a song recorded by the American R&B vocal group The Delfonics in 1968.
Songwriters
The song was written by Thom Bell, a renowned soul music composer and the lead singer of the band, William Hart.
Chart Success
The song climbed to number four on the Billboard Hot 100, and number two on Billboard's R&B Singles chart.
Signature Song
"La-La (Means I Love You)" is perhaps the Delfonics' most famous song and is considered a staple of the Philadelphia soul sound.
Album Title Track
The song later became the title track of The Delfonics' first album.
Cover Versions
This track has seen numerous cover versions by artists like The Jackson 5, Todd Rundgren, Bobby Osborne, and Prince, among many others.
USE IN Pop Culture
"La-La (Means I Love You)" has been used in various films including Spike Lee's "Crooklyn" (1994) and Quentin Tarantino's "Jackie Brown" (1997).
Awards
The song earned The Delfonics their first Grammy nomination in the category of Best R&B Performance by A Duo or Group.
Soul Music Standard
The song is also considered a classic standard of the soul genre.
Song Legacy
Despite its release over 50 years ago, the soft melody and universal message of love continue to resonate, maintaining its relevance in pop culture and music history.

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