P.S. I Love You (1934 song)

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"P.S. I Love You" is a popular song with music by Gordon Jenkins and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. [1] published in 1934. [2]

The original hit version in 1934 was recorded by Rudy Vallée, released by RCA Victor. [3] It was revived in 1953 by The Hilltoppers [4] and in the 1960s by The Vogues, and again in 1984 by country music singer Tom T. Hall. A number of other versions have also been recorded. The lyrics describe somebody writing a love letter to his partner.

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