Raymond Lefevre - La La La (He Gives Me Love) (1968) Vinyl LP • Delilah

Catalog Number: FCS-4250

Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (RCA ads). Spine is partly readable with wear and developing split near top-corner. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• La La La (He Gives Me Love)
• I'm Coming Home (Je Ne Suis Rien Sans Toi)
• San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)
• I'll Never Leave You
• Angelica
• Delilah
• The World We Knew (Over And Over)
• I Love You, You Love Me
• The Days Of Pearly Spencer
• If I Only Had Time (Je N'Aurai Pas Le Temps)
• The Last Waltz

About The Record:

La La La (He Gives Me Love), by Raymond Lefèvre and His Orchestra, is a captivating orchestral easy-listening compilation that opens with an instrumental rendition of the 1968 Eurovision-winning Spanish entry La La La as its titular highlight, surrounded by lush arrangements of late-1960s international pop hits like Delilah, San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair), and The Last Waltz. Recorded in France and featuring Lefèvre's signature grand orchestra blending symphonic strings with big-band flair, the album transforms vocal sensations into dreamy, cinematic instrumentals that evoke the era's romantic pop sophistication. A unique aspect is its status as a Riviera recording licensed for U.S. release, showcasing Lefèvre's prowess in adapting global chart-toppers for easy-listening audiences shortly after their original debuts. Historically significant for capturing the Eurovision buzz and the transatlantic flow of pop in 1968, it includes covers such as The World We Knew (Over And Over) and If I Only Had Time (Je N'Aurai Pas Le Temps), blending English and French influences seamlessly. Fan-favorites among collectors often highlight the buoyant La La La and the poignant Delilah, contributing to its enduring appeal.