Lou Reed: "This Magic Moment"

"This Magic Moment" is the title of a song composed by lyricist Doc Pomus and pianist Mort Shuman. It is one of their best known successes. It was recorded first by Ben E. King with The Drifters and scored number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 during 1960. It was recorded by Jay and the Americans during 1969 and scored number 6, earning gold record status.

The song was recorded as a cover version by Lou Reed on a Doc Pomus tribute album entitled 'Till the Night is Gone, and later featured in David Lynch's Lost Highway. It was also covered by horror punk music band The Misfits for the album Project 1950.

- Lyrics:

This magic moment
So different and so new
Was like any other
Until I met you
And then it happened
It took me by suprise
I knew that you felt it too
I could see it by the look in your eyes

Sweeter than wine
Softer than a summer's night
Everything I want, I have
Whenever I hold you tight

This magic moment,
While your lips are close to mine,
Will last forever,
Forever, 'til the end of time

So why won't you dance with me?
Why won't you dance with me?

This magic moment
So different and so new
Was like any other
Until I met you

And then it happened
It took me by suprise
I knew that you felt it too
I could see it by the look in your eyes

Sweeter than wine
Softer than a summer's night
Everything I want, I have
Whenever I hold you tight