Rydell's performance in Bye Bye Birdie, and his recordings "Wild One" and "Volare", made him a famous show business performer of the '60s. Rydell used his talents as an impersonator and drummer mostly in pursuing a musical career rather than an acting career.
Born in Philadelphia, it was his father who encouraged him to pursue a career in show business. At the age of four, Rydell would sit in front of the TV and impersonate such performers as Milton Berle, Louis Prima and Johnny Ray. He also admired drummer Gene Krupa and began playing the drums at the age of six. At the age of seven and with his father's encouragement, Rydell began performing in nightclubs in Philadelphia.
In 1950, Rydell entered the amateur show of Paul Whiteman; his first-place win gained him a regular part on the show. He stayed with the Whiteman show for three years and then went to join several local bands in Philadelphia. It was here too that Bobby Ridarelli became the easier-to-pronounce Bobby Rydell. At 16 he began playing with local groups, landing a spot as a drummer for Rocco and the Saints. (Frankie Avalon, another Philadelphia-born musician, played trumpet for the group.) While with the band, Rydell signed a recording contract with Cameo/Parkway Records in Philadelphia. His hit "Kissin' Time," recorded in the summer of 1959, launched his musical career and made him a teen idol at the age of 17.
After making his first hit recording, he pursued a solo career, performing at the Copacabana in New York in 1961, where he was an instant hit. Rydell made his acting debut in 1962 on the television show Combat! One year later, he starred as Hugh Peabody in the famous musical Bye Bye Birdie. It was only after his acting debut that he fervently began playing the nightclub circuit.
With records like We Got Love, Wildwood Days and Sway, Rydell made himself a hit. Along with Frankie Avalon and Fabian, Bobby Rydell is known as a Philadelphia-born teen idol, known not only for his musical genius but also his handsome looks.
This Magic Moment
Bobby Rydell Lyrics
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So different and so new
Was like any other
Until I kissed you
And then it happened
It took me by surprise
I knew that you felt it too
By the look in your eyes
Softer than the summer night
Everything I want I have
Whenever I hold you tight
This magic moment
While you lips are close to mine
Will last forever
Forever till the end of time
Oh...
Oh...
Mm...
Sweeter than wine
Softer than the summer 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 till the end of time
Oh...
Magic moment...
Magic moment...
Magic moment...
The song "This Magic Moment" by Bobby Rydell talks about a moment of love that was so different and new, yet so precious and beautiful. The singer speaks about how everything was just like any other moment until he kissed the person he was with, and suddenly everything changed. He was taken by surprise with how much he felt for them, and he could sense that they felt the same way too just by looking into their eyes. The moment was magical and will be remembered always, sweeter than wine and softer than a summer night. The singer expresses how everything they ever wanted, they have in that moment, whenever they hold each other tight. The magic moment where their lips are close together will last forever till the end of time, an extraordinary moment that will never fade away.
Line by Line Meaning
This magic moment
The feeling of when they kissed was magical
So different and so new
The feeling of this moment is unique and new to them
Was like any other
But the moment initially felt like any other moment prior to the kiss
Until I kissed you
The magical moment did not happen until the kiss occurred
And then it happened
The moment they kissed, the magic happened
It took me by surprise
The magic came as a surprise to Bobby Rydell
I knew that you felt it too
He could sense that the other person felt the same magic
By the look in your eyes
The other person's eyes showed they were experiencing the same moment
Sweeter than wine
The feeling of the magical moment is as sweet as wine
Softer than the summer night
The feeling of the magical moment is gentle, like a soft summer night
Everything I want I have
Bobby Rydell has everything he wants in this moment when he holds the other person tight
Whenever I hold you tight
The magical moment occurs when he holds the other person tight
This magic moment
The feeling of the magical moment is repeated
While you lips are close to mine
The magical moment happens when their lips are close together
Will last forever
The feeling of the magical moment will stay with them forever
Forever till the end of time
The magic of this moment will last a lifetime
Oh...
Interjection expressing the emotions of the singer
Mm...
Interjection expressing the emotions of the singer
Magic moment...
The singer repeats the idea that the moment is magical
Writer(s): Mort Shuman, Jerome Pomus
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.