La (If I Had You)

Bobby Sherman

About La (If I Had You)

"La La La (If I Had You)" is a song by Bobby Sherman released in November 1969. The song spent 11 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 9, while reaching No. 14 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart. In Canada, the song reached No. 7 on the "RPM 100", No. 15 on RPM's adult contemporary chart, and No. 16 on Toronto's CHUM 30 chart. The song earned Sherman a gold record.


Year:
2001
2:47
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La, la, la, la, la, la
There ain't nothing in this world I couldn't do
La, la, la, la, la, la
My dreams would all come true if I had you

I'm just a lonely boy in a great big lonely world
Someone like you could make my dreams come true
Then all the mountains I could climb
If you'd just put your hand in mine
There ain't nothing in the world I couldn't do

You can make a rainy day sunny in my mind
You make the world seem like a friend to me
Yeah, there ain't nothing I couldn't do
If you were there to see me through
And I loved you and knew that you loved me

I would feel ten feet tall if you were at my side
Three ain't nothing in this world I couldn't do
Kings would give up thrones to be
In love for just one hour like me
And that's the way I'd feel if I had you

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Bobby Sherman

Robert Cabot "Bobby" Sherman, Jr. (born July 22, 1943), is an American singer, actor and occasional songwriter, who became a popular teen idol in the late 1960s and early 1970s. more »

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Written by: BOBBY HART, DANNY JANSSEN

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11 facts about this song

Music Genre
"La La (If I Had You)" is categorized as a pop song. This genre was immensely popular during the era it was released, providing listeners with catchy tunes and dance-able rhythms.
Release Date
The song was released in 1969, a pivotal moment in music history that saw the emergence of many iconic artists and tunes.
Chart Performance
"La La (If I Had You)" peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing its popularity among listeners.
Artist's Career
The song is one of Bobby Sherman's biggest hits. Sherman was one of the most popular teen idols in the late 1960s and early 1970s, celebrated for his good looks and charming voice.
Song Duration
"La La (If I Had You)" has a runtime of 2:18 minutes, keeping in line with the short, catchy format of many pop songs during the era.
Composer
"La La (If I Had You)" was composed by Danny Janssen and Bobby Hart. Janssen was a well-known songwriter and producer in the 60s and 70s, and Bobby Hart had a successful career as a singer, songwriter, and musician.
Lyrics
The song talks about a man's feelings towards his significant other, with the phrase "la la" representing speechlessness or the inability to appropriately express his emotions.
Album
"La La (If I Had You)" is included in Bobby Sherman's 1969 album, "Here Comes Bobby", which is one of his most successful albums.
Recording Label
Bobby Sherman recorded the song under Metromedia Records. This label was active during the 60s and 70s and was home to many pop and rock musicians.
Cover Versions
Despite its popularity, "La La (If I Had You)" has not been widely covered by other artists. Its unique style and Bobby Sherman's idiosyncratic performance make it a challenging track to reprise.
Legacy
Even after decades of its release, "La La (If I Had You)" continues to be remembered as one of the hit songs of the 60s. It still receives airplay on oldies radio stations and is a favorite among fans of classic pop music.

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