Once Upon A Time
Vic Damone · Other Songs - Vic Damone
Put her hand in mine and said she loved me so
But that was once upon a time, very long ago
Once upon a time, we sat beneath the willow tree
Counting all the stars and waiting for the dawn
But that was once upon a time; now the tree has gone
How the breeze ruffled through her hair
How we always laughed as though tomorrow wasn't there
We were young and didn't have a care
Where did it go?
Once upon a time, the world was sweeter than we knew
Everything was ours; how happy we were then
But, somehow, once upon a time never comes again
Once Upon A Time - Vic Damone
Vic Damone's "Once Upon A Time" stands as a quintessential example of the romantic pop ballad that defined his career in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Recorded in the English language, the track exemplifies the smooth, baritone delivery that characterized Damone's signature style, blending orchestral arrangements with intimate vocal performance. The song reflects the era's emphasis on polished studio production and emotional storytelling, capturing the sentiment of enduring love through a timeless melody. As a staple of his discography, the recording showcases his ability to convey deep feeling without relying on complex harmonies, making it a representative work of the romantic pop genre during its peak popularity.