About The Song
Originally an instrumental penned by Milt Gabler for Bert Kaempfert’s Blue Midnight album in 1964, this song was covered with added vocals by Nat King Cole for the title track of the last album released before his death on February 15, 1965.
Cole also recorded the song in four other languages – French, German, Italian and Japanese.
Released in September 1964 on the Capitol Records label and running 2:30, it hit #17 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart. It was part of his 1965 album entitled, “L-O-V-E”.
Other artists that have recorded this song include Dionne Warwick and Diana Krall.
Sadly, Cole passed away from cancer on February 15, 1965 at age 45, ironically one day after Valentine’s Day that year. During his life he charted 29 times on Billboard with six songs in the top 10.
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_HmF84G7ZY
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can[Chorus]
Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it, take my heart and please don’t break it
Love was made for me and you[Verse 2]
L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can[Refrain]
Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it, take my heart and please don’t break it
Love was made for me and you[Outro]
Love a-was made for me and you
Love a-was made for me and you