At its heart, the song is a simple, powerful testimony to the transformative power of a single moment—specifically, a first kiss.
Jay and the Americans took the song to even greater heights nearly a decade later. Their 1968 version—featuring a faster tempo and a more dramatic arrangement—hit #6 on the charts in 1969 and earned gold record status. What Makes it Magic? This Magic Moment
The song was penned by the legendary songwriting duo and Mort Shuman . They were a powerhouse team in the 1950s and '60s, also responsible for hits like "Save the Last Dance for Me." At its heart, the song is a simple,