My rational mind knows that this week, as every week, Jim Adams chose multiple Song Lyric Sunday theme words: haunted / magic / mystery / supernatural / trick. The only word that registered in my other brain was “magic.” I very briefly thought of remaining true to my Cars and featuring their 1984 hit “Magic,” but I just couldn’t. For me, the only only only song HAS to be “This Magic Moment,” written by lyricist Doc Pomus and pianist Mort Shuman. The song was first recorded in 1960 by the Drifters, sung by the inimitable Ben E. King and peaking at #16 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Of course, I’m including a Drifters video for history’s sake (and for Ben E. King), but their version isn’t MY version. Neither, for that matter, is Lou Reed’s 1995 effort (video also included below for shits ‘n’ giggles).
As far as I’m concerned, “This Magic Moment” really belongs to Jay & the Americans. Whenever I hear their first guitar chords, I am transported back to one magical night early in 1969, when my then-boyfriend gave me his high school ring as “This Magic Moment” played on the car radio. Those blissful going-steady moments ended far too soon when my father grounded me until my 17th birthday, nine months away. Jay Black and the Americans, on the other hand, had many more magic moments that year, with their version of this sweet song peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was their third, and last, top ten hit.
This magic moment
So different and so new
Was like any other
Until I kissed you
And then it happened
It took me by surprise
I knew that you felt it too
By the look in your eyes
Sweeter than wine (sweeter than wine)
Softer than a summer night (softer than a summer night)
Everything I want, I have (everything, everything)
Whenever I hold you tight
This magic moment (this magic moment)
While your lips are close to mine
Will last forever
Forever till the end of time
(this magic moment)
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
(this magic moment)
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Sweeter than wine (sweeter than wine)
Softer than a summer night (softer than a summer night)
Everything I want, I have (everything, everything)
Whenever I hold you tight
This magic moment (this magic moment)
While your lips are close to mine
Will last forever (this magic moment)
Forever till the end of time (magic)
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh (magic)
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh (magic)
Oh-oh-oh-oh (moment)
Oh-oh-oh-oh (magic)
Oh-oh-oh-oh (magic)
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (magic)
Oh-oh-oh-oh (moment)
Magic, oh-oh-oh
Magic, oh-oh-oh
Magic, oh-oh-oh (moment)
Beautiful song 💖
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Isn’t it?
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Such magical memories for you, J! Great post!
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Thanks, D!
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And of course… I love that MAG1C image!
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Me too ❤
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Jay & the Americans rule this song and thanks for sharing that information about you being grounded. I never heard the Lou Reed version before and that was real different as is he.
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I had never heard it, either, Jim. It was quite a surprise at first, but so like him.
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Very good song from the past. I think it’s best by Jay and the Americans, too. That last one – woo boy – don’t know what he was trying to do, but I didn’t like it. 🙂
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Glad you agree on the Jay & the Americans version! Lou Reed’s was….well, Lou Reed!
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I really like your write-up on this wonderful and romantic song. I listened to all 3 version and have to say I enjoy each of them.
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Glad you enjoyed them! For me, the jury is still out on Lou Reed’s version LOL
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He does sing to the beat of a different drummer 🙂
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LOL
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Love this song. I didn’t realize who sang it first. Nice to hear the covers as well.
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Love this song!
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Jay and The Americans were outstanding, and this was a fantastic song. Good choice!
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I love this song! I get chills every time I hear it. Still. Excellent!
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That’s my version too . And what a romantic BF you had … doesn’t sound like B.S. to me.
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