"I Love You" is a song by American singer and songwriter

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from her sixth studio album ''

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'' (1977). It peaked at number 10 on the

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and reached number 37 on the US ''

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in 1977. The song also peaked at 29, 10, and 24 in Canada, Norway, and Spain respectively.

Background

Originally featured on her album ''Once Upon a Time'', it was edited in length for release as a single. The album is a double LP concept album telling a modern-day Cinderella rags-to-riches story. "I Love You" is featured toward the end of the album when the main character comes face to face with the object of her desire and they declare their love for each other. ''

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'' called it a "swirling, melodic disco tune."

Chart history

In popular culture

The song was also featured prominently in the ''

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'' skits "Sabra Shopping Network" and "Sabra Price is Right", featuring

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. In 2018, the song was included in the Broadway musical '' Summer: The Donna Summer Musical''. It was also included on the soundtrack for the musical.

References

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