About The Song

This Magic Moment is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. It was first recorded by The Drifters in 1960, with Ben E. King on lead vocals. The song reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. It has been covered by many artists, including Jay and the Techniques, Louis Armstrong, and Lou Rawls.

The song is a classic doo-wop ballad about the power of love. The lyrics describe a moment when two people are so in love that the world around them seems to disappear. The song is full of sweet, romantic imagery, such as “sweeter than wine” and “softer than the summer night.”

The Drifters’ version of This Magic Moment is considered one of the greatest doo-wop songs of all time. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998 and was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2009.

The song has been used in many films and television shows, including Dirty Dancing, The Sopranos, and Mad Men. It is also a popular choice for weddings and other special occasions.

This Magic Moment is a timeless song about the power of love. It is a beautiful and romantic ballad that will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Here are some additional details about the song:

  • The song was originally written for the musical The Girl Who Came to Supper, but it was cut from the show.
  • The Drifters’ version of the song was produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
  • The song was featured in the 1960 film The Young Savages.
  • The song has been covered by many artists, including Jay and the Techniques, Louis Armstrong, and Lou Rawls.
  • The Drifters’ version of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
  • The song was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2009.

This Magic Moment is a classic doo-wop ballad that has stood the test of time. It is a beautiful and romantic song that will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.

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Lyrics

This magic moment, so different and so new
But 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
Softer than the summer night
Everything I want I have
Whenever I hold you tight
This magic moment
While your lips are close to mine
Would last forever
Forever ’til the end of time (magic)
Oh-oh-oh (magic)
Oh-oh-oh (magic)
Oh-oh-oh (magic)
Sweeter than wine
Softer than the summer night
Everything I want I have
Whenever I hold you tight
This magic moment
While your lips are close to mine would last forever
Forever ’til the end of time (magic)
Oh-oh-oh (magic)
Magic moment (magic)
Magic moment (magic)
Magic moment, (magic)
Oh-oh-oh, (magic)
Oh-oh-oh, (magic)