At Long Last Love

Vic Damone · Other Songs - Vic Damone

Is it an earthquake or simply a shock?

Is it the good turtle soup or merely the mock?

Is it a cocktail, this feeling of joy?

Or is what I feel the real McCoy?

Is it for all time or simply a lark?

Is it Granada I see or only Asbury Park?

Is it a fancy not worth thinking of?

Or is it at long last love?

Is it an earthquake, or simply a shock?

Is it the good turtle soup, or is it merely the mock?

Is it a cocktail, this feeling of joy?

Or is what I feel the real McCoy?

Is it for all time or simply a lark?

Is it Granada I see or only Asbury Park?

Is it a fancy, not worth thinking of?

Or is it at long long long last love?

At Long Last Love

Vic Damone's 1957 recording of "At Long Last Love" stands as a defining moment in pop history, blending the romantic idealism of the era with a sophisticated vocal delivery. The song, written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, was originally featured in the film "The Music Man" but found its greatest commercial success as a standalone single. Damone's performance captures the delicate tension between longing and acceptance, utilizing a lush orchestral arrangement that became a blueprint for the romantic ballad genre. Released during the height of the vocal pop era, the track exemplifies the polished production standards of the time while showcasing Damone's ability to convey deep emotion through subtle phrasing and dynamic control. Its enduring popularity reflects the universal appeal of its narrative and the timeless quality of its composition.