How Long Has This Been Going On
Mel Torme · Other Songs - Mel Torme
Where have I been all these years?
Little wow, tell me now
How long has this been goin' on?
There were chills up my spine
And some thrills I can't define
Listen sweet, I repeat
How long has this been goin' on?
Oh, I feel that I could melt
Into heaven I'm hurled
I know how Columbus felt
Finding another world
Kiss me once, then once more
What a dunce I was before
What a break, for heaven's sake
How long has this been goin' on?
Let me dream that it's true
Kiss me twice, then once more
That makes thrice, let's make it four
What a break, for heaven's sake
How long has this been goin' on?
How Long Has This Been Going On
Mel Torme's 1972 hit 'How Long Has This Been Going On' stands as a defining track of the soft rock era, blending his signature crooning with a lush, atmospheric production. Released on the album 'Mel Torme Sings the Songs of The Beatles,' the song captures the melancholic reflection characteristic of Torme's style, drawing heavily from the melodic sensibilities of the British Invasion while maintaining his distinct vocal texture. The recording exemplifies the late 1960s and early 1970s shift toward more introspective, guitar-driven ballads, showcasing Torme's ability to reinterpret classic material with a mature, soulful approach. Its enduring popularity highlights the song's emotional resonance and its place within the broader canon of soft rock and folk-rock music from that period.