Fascination
Jane Morgan & The Troubadours Lyrics
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And it might have ended right there at the start
Just a passing glance, just a brief romance
And I might have gone on my way empty-hearted
It was fascination, I know
Seeing you alone with the moonlight above
Then I touched your hand and next moment I kissed you
The lyrics to Jane Morgan's song, Fascination, describe the powerful and all-consuming feeling of falling in love. The singer recounts how the initial attraction could have easily passed by without any further interaction, but instead, a brief romance emerges. The singer then goes on to describe a powerful moment where, while alone under the moonlight, they touch and kiss for the first time, and the feeling of fascination transforms into something deeper – love. The lyrics are simple, direct, and evocative, encapsulating the rush of emotion that comes with the early stages of a relationship.
The song was released in 1957 and became a popular hit at the time, beloved for its catchy melody and moving lyrics. Despite being over six decades old, the song has remained a classic, and its popularity has endured through numerous covers and adaptations. The song has been performed by artists such as Nat King Cole, Dinah Shore, and the Four Aces, among many others.
Line by Line Meaning
It was fascination, I know
I was completely captivated by you from the very beginning
And it might have ended right there at the start
Our connection could have been a fleeting moment and nothing more
Just a passing glance, just a brief romance
Our interaction could have been a momentary attraction without any substance
And I might have gone on my way empty-hearted
I could have left without finding anything special, but instead I found something meaningful
It was fascination, I know
I was still completely captivated by you
Seeing you alone with the moonlight above
I was struck by your beauty in a serene and romantic moment
Then I touched your hand and next moment I kissed you
Our physical touch deepened my feelings and led to a passionate moment that solidified my emotions
Fascination turned to love
My fascination transformed into an all-consuming love that I cannot deny
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Dick Manning, Fermo F.D. Marchetti
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It was fascination, I know
And it might have ended right there at the start
Just a passing glance, just a brief romance
And I might have gone on my way empty-hearted
It was fascination, I know
Seeing you alone with the moonlight above
Then I touched your hand and next moment I kissed you
Fascination turned to love
Katay smith
This gives me chills. Sad that music like this is basically gone today.
Lee Wilson
😊
David Barnett
This song just popped into my brain, thus here I am. Haven't heard this since 1957.
Rakib Fiha
It's 2021 and I am 27, hearing it for the first time.
Big One
Ooh Wow! Keep enjoying the song. Beautiful
Scribe _
My parents danced to this song... Classics like these are timeless!
Aldona Barr
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Jon Peirce
A most unusual song in that the instrumental and vocal parts get just about equal billing. They enhance each other. This has remained one of my favorite songs because it is so simple--and so sweet.
Haidegger Ernst
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Gary K. Nedrow
The 1950s were not all about rock n' roll. Radio was far more diverse in those days, and TV was in its infancy. Consequently, instrumentals by the big bands and ballads by truly accomplished singers got lots of air time and were equally popular with American audiences. Jane Morgan was one of the best vocally, with a purity of sound and effortless range few could match, as demonstrated in this lovely song and her equally big hit, The Day That the Rains Came Down, which is available in French (Le Jour Ou La Pluie Viendra) as well as in English on YouTube. Both versions are superb, and her French is flawless.
Jane Morgan (Florence Catherine Currier), born in Newton, Massachusetts, began singing competitively in grade school, studied opera for a time, and attended Julliard. Her mother taught her to speak and sing in French and Italian as a child. She began singing in night clubs in NYC. French society bandleader, Bernard Hilda, selected her to sing with his orchestra in Paris because she sang perfectly in French. She became a sensation in France well before she became a recording star in the USA and had a very wide repertoire of French songs, some of which she recorded in the USA. She had a long and successful career in both countries. She is now 96 and still very much alive.