The Look Of Love
Ray Bryant · Other Songs - Ray Bryant
Is in your eyes
A look your smile can't
disguise
The look of love
Is saying so much more than
Just words could every say
And what my heart has heard
Well it takes my breath away
[Chorus]
I can hardly wait to hold you
Feel my arms around you
How long I have waited
Waited just to love you
Now that I have found you
You've got the look of love
It's on your face
A look that time can't erase
Baby be mine, tonight
Let this be just the start of
So many nights like this
Let's take a lovers vow
And seal it with a kiss
[Chorus]
Don't ever go
Don't ever go
I love you so
The look of love
Let this be just the start of
So many nights like this
Let's take a lover's vow
And baby we'll seal it with a kiss
[Chorus]
The Look Of Love
Ray Bryant's 1962 recording of 'The Look Of Love' stands as a pivotal moment in the evolution of the ballad, bridging the gap between traditional vocal styles and the emerging R&B sensibilities of the era. As a jazz and R&B vocalist, Bryant delivered a performance characterized by her distinctive phrasing and emotional depth, reimagining the song's structure with a focus on rhythmic complexity and harmonic richness. This recording, often cited as a precursor to the Motown sound, showcased her ability to blend classical training with contemporary gospel and jazz influences. The track remains a significant song in her discography, highlighting her role in shaping the vocal landscape of the early 1960s and influencing subsequent generations of soul and R&B singers who sought to expand the boundaries of the standard pop ballad.