Have I Told You Lately That I Love You – Elvis Presley

Introduction:

“Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” was originally written by Scotty Wiseman in 1945 and became a popular country standard over the years, covered by numerous artists. Elvis Presley recorded his version of the song on January 19, 1957, at the Radio Recorders studio in Hollywood, California. This recording was part of the sessions for his second studio album “Loving You”, released later that year. Elvis’s rendition, while staying true to its country roots, infused his distinctive rockabilly and early rock ‘n’ roll style, which helped bring the song to a wider audience beyond the traditional country genre.

Prior to Elvis’s recording, the song had already gained popularity with versions by country icons like Gene Autry and Eddy Arnold, but Elvis’s version remains one of the most notable, bringing new life to the track in the 1950s. This song is a significant example of Elvis blending his musical influences, showing his versatility and his ability to reimagine classic songs into something uniquely his own​.

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Lyrics:

“Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?”
(from “Loving You” soundtrack)

Have I told you lately that I love you?
Could I tell you once again somehow?
Have I told with all my heart and soul how I adore you?
Well darling I’m telling you nowHave I told you lately when I’m sleeping
Every dream I dream is you somehow?
Have I told you why the nights are long
When you’re not with me?
Well darling I’m telling you now

My heart would break in two if I should lose you
I’m no good without you anyhow
And have I told you lately that I love you
Well darling I’m telling you now

My heart would break in two if I should lose you
I’m no good without you anyhow
And have I told you lately that I love you
Well darling I’m telling you now
Well darling I’m telling you now