This song was originally written and recorded by Northern Irish singer and songwriter Van Morrison for his nineteenth studio album Avalon Sunset (1989). Although he would later rerecord the song with The Chieftans in 1995 which would go on to win a Grammy, Van Morrison’s original recording wasn’t wildly popular, ranking only at #12 in Ireland and the U.S., and #74 in the UK.
In 1991, Rod Stewart covered the song for his album Vagabond Heart. When the single was released in 1993, it made the big time, charting at #1 in Canada, #5 in both the U.S. and the UK. I didn’t recall Van Morrison’s recording of it, but I well remember liking Rod Stewart’s back in the day.
The song has been covered by many including Della Reece, Engelbert Humperdinck, Kenny Rogers, Barbara Mandrell, and Barry Manilow. Admittedly, I did not listen to the rest, so I cannot speak of them, but I did listen tonight to Van Morrison’s and Rod Stewart’s versions. My preference is Rod Stewart, but I offer both so you can decide for yourself!
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Rod Stewart
Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there’s no one else above you
You fill my heart with gladness
Take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that’s what you do
For the morning sun and all it’s glory
Greets the day with hope and comfort, too
You fill my life with laughter
And somehow, you make it better
Ease my troubles, that’s what you do
There’s a love that’s divine
And it’s yours and it’s mine
Like the sun
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one
Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there’s no one else above you
You fill my heart with gladness
Take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that’s what you do
There’s a love that’s divine
And it’s yours and it’s mine
Like the sun
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one
And have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there’s no one else above you
You fill my heart with gladness
Take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that’s what you do
Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles, that’s what you do
Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles, that’s what you do
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Harold Rome
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You lyrics © Chappell & Co., Inc., Barrule Uk Ltd
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That’s a great song Jill!
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Thanks, Vinny! I’m glad you liked it!
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I really would love to be part of the favorite Rod the Mod…
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One of my favourite songs ever and it is by Rod the Mod himself! I can remember him singing this on stage in 1983, Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Magic!
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Glad to have brought back fun memories!
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Sorry, but Van the Man wins this one hands down for me. His version is full of the heart and soul of the man who wrote and lives in the lyrics, whereas Rod’s is, for me, a bland cover with no sense of feeling.
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I made myself a little bet that you would like Van Morrison’s best! I won! I’m glad you liked one of them anyway!
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You know me too well! I’m a big fan of Van, and bought Avalon Sunset when it was first released. It’s a lovely album and has an amazing duet on it with…wait for it….Cliff Richard. I bet you wouldn’t have bet on me liking that! 😉
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Hah! No, you’re quite right … I would not have guessed you’d like that one!
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I’m with you on the Rod Stewart version. Thanks, Jill
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My pleasure! Glad you liked it, John!
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I did.
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Hi Jill. Back from Paris. Catching up. Hope all is well with you? 🙏🏻
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Hey Brian! Good to see you and I am so so so jealous of your trip to Paris!!! I’ve been less than perky for the past three weeks … thought it was something that would just go away with time, but I’m convinced now it won’t. Sigh. I hope your trip to Paris was wonderful and I’ll be looking for pictures on your blog soon!
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Less than perky? Hmmm. A bit depressed? Chin up. I am working on Paris posts. Take care Jill.
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Both depression and physical issues that have gone on for 3 weeks now, so needless to say I’m just tired of it all. However, hopefully soon I shall rebound, for I’m not ready to call it a day just yet. Looking forward to your Paris posts!
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Do rebound. I know you won’t fold… 👍🏻
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Having said that depression is a tough one. Just take it one day at a time. Your family still living with you? One daughter or two?
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I love songs God bless you
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