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Kelly Clarkson Masters Nat King Cole Yet Again with a Perfect Cover of ''L-O-V-E''

Clarkson put her own spin on the classic jazz tune. 

By Jackie Manno

Kelly Clarkson sure knows how to sing classic jazz tunes. 

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During her cover of ''L-O-V-E'' by Nat King Cole, she crooned in a swanky, upbeat tone, before an epic horn solo broke out. 

This hasn't been the only time that Clarkson has done Nat King Cole justice. In November 2023, she sang his 1954 version of ''Smile'' as a Kellyoke segment while on The Kelly Clarkson Show, and her silky smooth rendition will make you feel warm and cozy. Listen to it here

Then, back in 2019, Clarkson teamed up with John Legend, who was also a Coach on The Voice at the time, for another heavenly cover of ''Smile.'' Check out their lovely duet from Legend's YouTube series ''Trailer Talk'' here

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What to know about ''L-O-V-E'' by Nat King Cole

Released off of his 1965 studio album of the same name, ''L-O-V-E'' reached the number 81 position on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. 

In 2024, Singers Room listed ''L-O-V-E'' as the 8th best Nat King Cole song out of his entire discography. “L-O-V-E” is characterized by its catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and playful lyrics that spell out the word “love.” The song’s joyful and infectious vibe captures the excitement and euphoria of being in love, with Nat King Cole’s smooth vocals adding to its charm,'' the outlet wrote of the track.

''L-O-V-E'' was also famously featured in the opening scene of the 1998 version of the film The Parent Trap

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Kelly Clarkson performs on stage at Christmas At The Opry

The lyrics to ''L-O-V-E'' by Nat King Cole

L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can

Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it, take my heart and please don't break it
Love was made for me and you

L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can

Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it, take my heart and please don't break it
Love was made for me and you

Love was made for me and you
Love was made for me and you