This Magic Moment

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“This Magic Moment”
Single by The Drifters
Released	1960
Label	Atlantic Records
Writer(s)	Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman

"This Magic Moment" is the title of a song written by lyricist Doc Pomus and pianist Mort Shuman. It is one of their best known hits.^[1] It was first performed by Ben E. King and The Drifters and it reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960. It was rendered anew by Jay and the Americans in 1969 and ranked even higher, hitting number 6 in early 1969 and earning gold record status.

[edit] In Popular Culture

• The song was featured in the movie The Sandlot
• Heard during the credits in the season six episode "Soprano Home Movies" of The Sopranos
• Appeared in a 1960s tribute album 60's Rock
• Heard on the May 9, 2005 episode of the Soap Opera As the World Turns
• Heard in the closing credits of episode 17, "Vision Thing", of the HBO original series Big Love
• A cover by Lou Reed appeared in both the film and on the soundtrack to Lost Highway.

[edit] Cover Versions

• The punk band, the Misfits covered This Magic Moment for their album Project 1950, an album of all classic songs that inspired the band from the 1950's and 1960's.
• The indie band, The Mountain Goats covered the song in their debut release, Taboo VI: The Homecoming.

[edit] References

1. ^ Doc Pomus - Biography. Allmusic.com. Retrieved on 2007-06-27.