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Magic Moments (Song)
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| “Magic Moments” | |
|---|---|
| Single by Perry Como | |
| A-side | “Catch a Falling Star“ |
| B-side | “Magic Moments” |
| Released | 1957 |
| Recorded | December 3, 1957 |
| Genre | Swing |
| Label | RCA Victor |
| Songwriter(s) | Burt Bacharach Hal David |
| Producer(s) | Joe Reisman |
| Perry Como singles chronology | |
| “Jingle Bells“ (1957)”Magic Moments“ (1957)”Kewpie Doll“ (1958) | |
“Magic Moments” is a popular song composed by Burt Bacharach and written by Hal David, being one of the first songwriting collaborations by that duo. This song was recorded by Perry Como and released in 1957 as the B-side of his “Catch a Falling Star“; it reached No. 1 in the UK in 1958.
Background
In his 2003 book Burt Bacharach, Song by Song, Serene Dominic comments:
Combined with the quizzical bassoon, the whistling and the ghastly white shadings of the Ray Charles Singers, these distant recollections must seem like occurrences on another planet to later generations.
Chart performance
The biggest hit version of the song was recorded by Perry Como and released by RCA Victor in December 1957, becoming a hit early in 1958. The record was produced by Joe Reisman. The peak position in the United States is hard to track precisely, due to the multiple charts used in Billboard magazine: On the Most Played by Disc Jockeys chart, it reached it highest peak of number four.
The song was also a 1958 hit in Italy, while in the United Kingdom it spent eight weeks at number one in the UK Singles Chart, becoming Como’s biggest ever hit there.
In Canada, the song reached number 12 on the CHUM Charts, February 3, 1958, co-charting with Catch a Falling Star.
Other recordings
- A less successful UK cover version recorded by Ronnie Hilton reached No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart, in 1958. Hilton’s version included some different lyrics than the original.
- Bing Crosby recorded the song in 1958 for use on his radio show and it was subsequently included in the album With All My Heart (2012).
- Amanda Lear recorded this song for her 1985 EP A L.
- Billy Vaughn – Magic moments
- Midern Strings Orchestra – Magic Moments (Instrumental)
- Frank Sinatra – Magic moments
- Magic Moments – Piano Cover
- Renato Carosone – Magic Moments (2005 Digital Remaster)
Other uses
- Magic Moments is also the name given to a Surprise, Surprise style show within the BBC television film Pat and Margaret. Its theme music is the song itself and as the coach carrying various members of the audience sets off at the start of the film, they start singing it.
- This song was used in the television commercial for Quality Street, a confectionery brand in the UK in the 1980s and continues to be used each year for the brand’s Christmas advertisements.
- The song is also occasionally sung by Ulster Rugby fans at away matches, particularly after ‘magic moments’ of play.
- The Perry Como version is featured in the 1998 film, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, when Raoul arrives at a Vegas hotel where Dr. Gonzo is located,
- briefly in Alex Holeh Ahavah (1986), Dogma (1999), Police Academy (1984),
- Two Weeks Notice (2002), Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004), The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005), Episode 3 of the first season of the 2012 BBC series Call the Midwife, which is set in 1957,
- and episode 9 of the 2017 Netflix series Glow.
- The song was also used as background music for a segment on the 1998 HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon featuring a meeting of NASA Astronaut Group 2 – The New Nine – all of whom booked into The Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas, with the code name “Max Peck”.
- The Erasure recording is featured in the Clive Barker film Lord of Illusions, providing the background music to a magicians’ convention.
- Song used in the Grupo Arcor commercial in 2020–21.
- The main melody and whistling section was also sampled by rapper Shotgun Willy for his song “Wendy”, a love song he wrote about the animated spokeswoman Wendy from Wendy’s.
- Connie Francis – Magic Moments & Blue On Blue
Conclusion
“Magic Moments” is a classic pop song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and first recorded by Perry Como in 1957. The song is a simple love ballad, with a catchy melody and a smooth, easygoing arrangement. Como’s vocals are perfectly suited to the song, and he delivers the lyrics with a warmth and sincerity that is simply irresistible. The song has been covered by many other artists over the years.
The song’s lyrics paint a picture of a perfect moment in time, when two people are completely lost in each other’s company. The lyrics are simple, but they are effective in conveying the sense of magic and wonder that can be found in a new love. The song’s melody is also simple, but it is incredibly catchy and memorable. The arrangement is understated, but it perfectly complements the song’s lyrics and vocals.
“Magic Moments” is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time. It is a song that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and it is a song that will continue to be loved for many years to come.
Here are some of the things that make “Magic Moments” a great song:
- The catchy melody
- The smooth, easygoing arrangement
- Perry Como’s warm, sincere vocals
- The simple, but effective lyrics
- The sense of magic and wonder that the song conveys
If you are looking for a classic pop song that is sure to put a smile on your face, then “Magic Moments” is the perfect song for you. It is a song that will transport you back to a simpler time, when love was new and everything was magical.
It is a truly timeless classic that will continue to be loved for many years to come.
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