"La-La (Means I Love You)" is an R&B/soul song by American vocal group the Delfonics. Released originally in December, 1967 by Philly Groove Records, the song was written by Thom Bell and William Hart, and produced by Bell and Stan Watson.
"La-La (Means I Love You)" | ||||
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Single by the Delfonics | ||||
from the album La La Means I Love You | ||||
B-side | "Can't Get Over Losing You" | |||
Released | December, 1967 (US) January 26, 1968 (UK, elsewhere) | |||
Recorded | 1967 | |||
Genre | R&B, soul, Philadelphia soul | |||
Length | 3:21 | |||
Label | Philly Groove | |||
Songwriter(s) | Thom Bell, William Hart | |||
Producer(s) | Thom Bell, Stan Watson | |||
The Delfonics singles chronology | ||||
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The song was a number four U.S. Billboard pop, number two R&B hit in 1968. A 1971 re-release peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is one of the Delfonics' most enduring recordings and perhaps their best loved, noting a number of cover versions.
Chart (1968) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 4 |
US Billboard Hot Rhythm and Blues Singles[2] | 2 |
Chart (1971) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 19 |