The song was composed by Bert Kaempfert with lyrics by Milt Gabler, and produced by Lee Gillette.

[8] In this last language, the song was renamed "Je Ne Repartirai Pas" and translated by Jean Delleme.

English singer Joss Stone recorded a cover of "L-O-V-E" for the soundtrack to a commercial for Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle fragrance.

The ad, starring Keira Knightley and directed by Joe Wright, debuted on September 24, 2007, on E!, Bravo, and VH1.

[13][14] "L-O-V-E" was covered in Japanese by Yōko Oginome as her 41st single, released on October 24, 2011, by Victor Entertainment.