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Let There Be Love (1940 song)

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"Let There Be Love"
Song
LanguageEnglish
Published1940
Composer(s)Lionel Rand
Lyricist(s)Ian Grant

"Let There Be Love" is a popular song with music by Lionel Rand and lyrics by Ian Grant, published in 1940.

Lyrically, the song talks about the joy of the existence of, in order: the singer and his beloved, oysters under the sea, occasional weather changes ("let there be wind / occasional rain"), chili con carne, champagne, birds that sing, friends ("someone to bless me whenever I sneeze"), birds of various kinds ("cuckoos, a lark and a dove"), but that all of these would mean nothing if love were not put first ("but first of all - please / Let there be love").[1]

The song is a well-known standard with cover versions by many artists, notably Nat King Cole.

Recorded versions

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References

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  1. ^ "Engelbert Humperdinck Let There be Love Lyrics | Boomplay".
  2. ^ Bluebird Records in the 10500 to 10999 series
  3. ^ a b Vocalion Records in the 5000 to 5499 series
  4. ^ a b Conqueror Records in the 9000 to 9499 series
  5. ^ a b Columbia Records in the 35200 to 35499 series
  6. ^ "Harry James and His New Jazz Band, Vol. 2". AllMusic. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  7. ^ a b c Decca Records in the 3000 to 3499 series
  8. ^ MGM Records in the 11000 to 11499 series
  9. ^ MGM Records in the 30500 to 30887 series
  10. ^ "Nat King Cole | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
  11. ^ Victor Records in the 26500 to 26999 series
  12. ^ "www.allmusic.com". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  13. ^ "www.allmusic.com". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  14. ^ Bluebird Records in the 10000 to 14999 series