Magic Moments
Perry Como
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I love my Dinah (Dede Dinah) Love my Dinah (Dede Dinah) There ain't no girl that is fine-ah Than my rockin', rollin' Dinah Dede Dinah, Dede Dinah Love to squeeze 'er (Dede Dinah) Love to tease 'er (Dede Dinah) No one else can have my Dinah 'Cause my Dinah is-a mine-ah Pretty Dinah, pretty Dinah Bony Maronie, Peggy Sue Ain't got that love so very tru-ue But, with my Dinah, I sure knew There's nothing for me she wouldn't do, do-do-do-do Oh, that's my Dinah (Dede Dinah) My own Dinah (Dede Dinah) There's no girl I know can beat 'er When it comes to bein' sweeter than my Dinah Dede Dinah Bony Maronie, Peggy Sue Ain't got that love so very tru-ue But, with my Dinah, I sure knew There's nothing for me she wouldn't do, do-do-do-do Oh, that's my Dinah (Dede Dinah) My own Dinah (Dede Dinah) There's no girl I know can beat 'er When it comes to bein' sweeter than my Dinah Dede Dinah Dede Dinah, Dede Dinah Dede Dinah, Dede Dinah
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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Magic Moments" is a popular song with music by Burt Bacharach and lyrics by Hal David. Perry Como recorded the song.
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Chart PerformancePerry Como's recording, made on January 15, 1957, was number one on Billboard's Most Played by Jockeys chart for four weeks in 1958.
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Pop GenreThe song belongs to the Pop genre and is appreciated for its classic pop tune and nostalgic lyrics.
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UK Chart Success"Magic Moments" hit the top of the UK Singles Chart in February 1958, where it remained for eight weeks, becoming the biggest hit of Perry Como's career in the UK.
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Film AppearanceIt appeared on the soundtracks of several films, such as "Cookie" in 1989 and "Joker" in 2019.
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Extended PlayThe song was also included in a seven-track RCA Victor EP, "Perry Como Sings Hits from Broadway Shows" released in 1958.
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Billboard RankingIt was 3rd on the Billboard chart in 1958, and 47th on the annual UK Singles Chart.
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Advert UseThe song was used in the 1990s in UK adverts for Quality Street chocolates.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by several artists over the years, including Cliff Richard and Sarah Vaughan.
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Songwriter AccoladesBurt Bacharach, the composer of "Magic Moments", is a six-time Grammy Award winner and three-time Academy Award winner. He is one of the most important composers of 20th-century popular music.
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Perry Como's Signature songThis charming and whimsical song is considered one of Como's signature tunes, reaffirming his status as a pop idol.
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