The Look of Love

Burt Bacharach, Dusty Springfield

About The Look of Love

"The Look of Love" is a popular song composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and sung by English pop singer Dusty Springfield, which appeared in the 1967 spoof James Bond film Casino Royale. In 2008, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. It also received a Best Song nomination in the 1968 Academy Awards.


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The look of love
Is in your eyes
The look your smile can't disguise
The look of love
Is saying so much more
Than just words could ever say
And what my heart has heard
Well it takes my breath away

I can hardly wait to hold you
Feel my arms around you
How long I have waited
Waited just to love you
Now that I have found you

You've got the look of love
It's on your face
A look that time can't erase
Be mine tonight
Let this be just the start
Of so many nights like this
Let's take a lover's vow
And then seal it with a kiss

I can hardly wait to hold you
Feel my arms around you
How long I have waited
Waited just to love you
Now that I have found you
Don't ever go

I can hardly wait to hold you
Feel my arms around you
How long I have waited
Waited just to love you
Now that I have found you
Don't ever go
Don't ever go
I love you so

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Dusty Springfield

Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien OBE (16 April 1939 – 2 March 1999), known professionally as Dusty Springfield, was an English pop singer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s. With her distinctive sensual sound, she was an important blue-eyed soul singer, and at her peak was one of the most successful British female performers, with six top 20 singles on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and sixteen on the United Kingdom Singles Chart from 1963 to 1989. She is a member of both the US Rock and Roll and UK Music Halls of Fame. International polls have named Springfield among the best female rock artists of all time. Her image, supported by a peroxide blonde beehive hairstyle, evening gowns, and heavy make-up, made her an icon of the … more »

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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"The Look of Love" was composed by Burt Bacharach and lyrics by Hal David. Bacharach, known for his popular hits throughout the 60s and 70s, has won numerous Grammy and Academy Awards over his impressive career.
Song Interpretation
The song was originally recorded by Dusty Springfield for the "Casino Royale" soundtrack. Springfield, a British pop singer, is known for her sultry, versatile voice and music style that ranged from pop to folk to country.
Song Reception
"The Look of Love" earned Bacharach a Grammy Award for Best Original Score for a Motion Picture or Television Show. It has continued to be highly acclaimed in the world of pop music.
Film Association
The song served as the musical theme for the 1967 James Bond spoof, "Casino Royale". This was the 13th film in the James Bond series and is known for its star-studded casting and satirical approach to the traditional Bond films.
Chart Achievement
"The Look of Love" was released as a single and peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S and continued to rank high in several other countries.
Legacy
The song has been covered by more than 150 artists, including Diana Krall, who won a Grammy Award for her version in 2002.
Song Style
Unlike much of Bacharach's other works, "The Look of Love" is remarkably slow and sensual, contributing to its timeless appeal.
Song Recognition
In 2008, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, validating its impact and legacy in the music industry.
Stage Production
In 2013, "The Look of Love" was included in the stage revue "Bacharach Reimagined" which was a tribute to the genius of Bacharach's music.
Song Inspiration
The song was believed to have been inspired by Ursula Andress, who starred in the film 'Casino Royale', depicting the image of feminine attraction and seduction.

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