The Delfonics: "La-La-Means I Love You" (1968) "La-La (Means I Love You)" is an R&B/soul song by American vocal group The Delfonics. Released on January 26, 1968 by Philly Groove Records, the song was written by Thom Bell and William Hart, and produced by Bell and Stan Watson. The song was a number four U.S. Billboard pop, number two R&B in 1968, and number 19 UK pop single in 1971. The song is one of the Delfonics' most enduring recordings and perhaps their best loved, seeing a number of cover