This Magic Moment is a song that was recorded by Jay and the Americans in 1969. The song was written by the famous songwriting team of Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. It was released as a single and became one of the biggest hits for the group, reaching number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is a nostalgic ballad about a magical moment in time that is remembered fondly. It talks about a special moment when everything seems perfect and magical, and how that moment can make everything else fade away. The lyrics describe a feeling of being transported to a different world where time stands still and all worries are forgotten.
The six Rangers look at one another in console area while Adam, Rocky & Aisha stand behind them.
The Viewing Globe shows some generic stock footage of a dude in a Santa suit petting a reindeer, and I hope you like generic stock footage because this special is loaded with it. Camera slowly lowers to the ground as Alpha looks upward, walking in place with arms held up at elbows, lower hands and raising them while talking briefly.
The lyrics describe a feeling of being transported to a different world where time stands still and all worries are forgotten. The song is known for its beautiful melody and heartfelt lyrics, as well as the soulful vocals by lead singer Jay Black. It has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including The Drifters, Lou Reed, and Damien Rice.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
The complete program, to end of Saban logo, lasts roughly 23:15;04.
Ending is about 0:40; by itself.
Number of uses this episode: 12 (including a smiling variant).
Number of uses this episode: 3.
Standard Command Center exterior.
Recycled; fades in from black; fades out.
Distant shot beside/behind Viewing Globe, as Alpha stands in middle of console area, turning to our left briefly, raising arms while facing our way and talking.
Recycled; fades in from black.
Camera slowly lowers to the ground as Alpha looks upward, walking in place with arms held up at elbows, lower hands and raising them while talking briefly.
Once the camera reaches the bottom, Alpha turns around to face Viewing Globe, and holding arms up at elbows, shakes hands in air.
Santa feeds a reindeer out of the palm of his hand. You'd think he'd have elves to do that kind of job.
Altered to fit in Viewing Globe.
Alpha, back to console, looks to our left, moving arms. Zordon watches, Alpha says something while appearing happy.
Downward-ish angle on Alpha at main console, leaning back to look upward, arms raised, elbows bent, fretting and talking, before typing a lot.
Close up of Alpha's hand flicking switch on console bottom then second button from right on top.
Tower Bridge, at night, as ships pass below it and cars over it.
Fades in; fades out.
Slow push in on upper right corner of a two-story house.
Even though it wasn't shot for PR, this was previously used as Trini's house exterior. Fades in; fades out.
The road to France. Or something like that. Hey, why is night everywhere in the world at once?
Fades in; fades out.
Some house in the woods somewhere at night. Looks like a funeral home, to me.
Fades in; fades out.
Child is kidnapped by Alpha from upper left room of two-story house that used to be Trini's.
Energy teleportation effect added.
Two children are kidnapped from England, passing by Tower Bridge.
Recycled; Energy teleportation effect added.
John Boy is kidnapped from the upper floor of the Walton's house.
Recycled; Energy teleportation effect added.
French child is kidnapped, but gets a nice view of the Eiffel Tower while he or she is at it.
Energy teleportation effect added.
Night exterior of the Christmas-decorated Command Center as five balls of light streak in and enter it.
Recycled, but Christmas lights and teleportation balls added.
Pair of horses pull a sleigh full of children on a snowy day.
Altered to fit in Viewing Globe; fades in, fades out.
Jeez, got enough kids on that thing yet? It'd be quicker to walk!
Altered to fit in Viewing Globe; fades in, fades out.
Reminds me of an Anheuser Busch commercial. Wassail for everyone!
Altered to fit in Viewing Globe; fades in, fades out.
Another generation of children are left extra thankful for covered cars and their heating systems.
Altered to fit in Viewing Globe; fades in, fades out.
The proverbial "one horse, open sleigh". Pan down in an effort to see the horse poop on the snow.
Altered to fit in Viewing Globe; fades in, fades out.
"Alpha, Rita has kidnapped children from all over the world!" "No, Zordon, that's me." ". Ohh. Uhh. Carry on, then."
The six Rangers look at one another in console area while Adam, Rocky & Aisha stand behind them.
Altered to fit in Viewing Globe; fades in, fades out. Previously deleted footage from "Zedd Waves".
Close on Red Ranger in Command Center, glancing to our right briefly.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Close on Rocky, facing our left, smiling as he turns to our slight left.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out. Previously deleted footage from "Zedd Waves".
White Ranger takes off his helmet, revealing Tommy, saying, "Guess who's back?"
Slowed; Fades in, fades out. Alternate footage from "White Light, Part II".
Close on Alpha in Command Center, talking while raising arms, bent at elbows.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Tommy slam dunks basketball into hoop.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out. Alternate footage from "The Wanna-Be Ranger".
Tommy sullenly smiles between Red Ranger wearing the Dragon Shield and Pink Ranger.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Close-up on Adam, smiling widely outside Youth Center.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out. Previously deleted footage from "The Ninja Encounter, Part I".
Billy does a complete flip while dunking basketball into hoop.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out. Alternate footage from "The Wanna-Be Ranger".
Close on Billy looking at Alpha in Command Center while both lean in on consoles.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Alpha bounces soccer ball off head in park.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out. Previously deleted footage from "The Wanna-Be Ranger".
Black, Alpha, Pink, and Blue stand in console area, watching Viewing Globe, leaping up, clapping and cheering.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Close on Aisha, facing our right, smiling as she turns her head sharply to our slight left.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out. Previously deleted footage from "Zedd Waves".
Close on Kim is classroom, smiling as Tommy smirks behind her with a hand on her shoulder.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Alpha & Green stand in console area, watching Viewing Globe, making successful hand gestures.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Close on Alpha in console area, tilting head completely to his left.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
All six Rangers stand in console area, watching Viewing Globe, Green turning to Alpha as he talks.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
The five Ranger teens leap up together in Command Center, unhuddling hands as they raise arms high as one, freeze frame at end.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in. Altered to fit in Viewing Globe. Image shrinks to whiteness.
What appears to be the Virgin Mary, holding baby Jesus, in front of some gym bleachers or something.
Altered to fit in Viewing Globe; fades in, fades out.
Close on the Virgin Mary, blinking as she looks down upon her child, who would one day grow up to be the White Ranger.
Altered to fit in Viewing Globe; fades in, fades out.
Adam, Aisha, & Rocky look right at us, smiling and waving while saying, "Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year, everybody!"
Altered to fit in Viewing Globe. New stuff shot just for this during "The Ninja Encounter, Part III".
Close on Alpha in Youth Center, facing our left while surrounded by human babes and Sherlock Billy.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Adam, Kimberly, and Aisha applaud and smile in crowd of teens.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out. Previously deleted footage from "A Monster of Global Proportions".
Tommy stands in basketball court in park, nodding, smiling, and saying something.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Close on Alpha in console area, jerking body about in emotion overload.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Billy in Youth Center turns to face us, Trini in background, as he looks to our slight left, smiling.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Pink Ranger in Command Center looks upward.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Pirate Tommy smiles.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out. Previously deleted footage from "Zedd's Monster Mash."
Mad Scientist Billy smiles.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out. Previously deleted footage from "Zedd's Monster Mash."
Jester Kimberly smiles.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out. Previously deleted footage from "Zedd's Monster Mash."
Ringside, Skull points both hands at Bulk, turns away from him, and begins to leave.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Rocky stands in Youth Center, grinning stiffly and clapping.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out. Previously deleted footage from "A Monster of Global Proportions".
Tommy lifts Kimberly up in the air and spins her around.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Close on Aisha in Youth Center, looking to our slight right with a small smile.
Slowed; Fades in, fades out. Previously deleted footage from "A Monster of Global Proportions".
The six Rangers teleport into the Command Center, right behind Alpha.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Black & Blue watch Viewing Globe, as Alpha & Pink slap each other five.
Recycled; Slowed; Fades in, fades out.
Zordon explains that Rocky, Adam and Aisha are with their families, but they left a special“Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” message on the Viewing Globe. Zordon also mentions Jason, Zack and Trini, who are still over at the Peace Conference. A neat little reference to past events, even though the continuity in this special is all shot to the Abyss Of Evil.
"This Magic Moment" has become a staple of oldies radio and is often used in movies and television shows to evoke a sense of romance and nostalgia. It continues to be a beloved song by fans of 1960s pop music and is considered one of the iconic songs of that era. In conclusion, "This Magic Moment" by Jay and the Americans is a timeless classic that captures the essence of a perfect moment in time. Its beautiful melody and heartfelt lyrics have made it a beloved song that continues to resonate with listeners today..
Reviews for "The Sound of Jay and the Americans: A Blend of Doo-wop and Pop Perfection"
1. Jane Smith - 1 out of 5 stars
This magic moment jay and the americans was a disappointing read for me. The plot was poorly developed and the characters felt one-dimensional. I struggled to connect with any of them and found myself not caring about their journey. The writing style was also lacking, with awkward sentences and inconsistent pacing throughout the book. Overall, I would not recommend This magic moment jay and the americans to others looking for a captivating and well-written story.
2. Mark Johnson - 2 out of 5 stars
I had high hopes for This magic moment jay and the americans based on the promising synopsis, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The plot felt predictable and cliché, lacking any originality. The dialogue between the characters was also lacking depth, making it difficult to feel invested in their relationships or their struggles. Additionally, the pacing of the story was uneven, with long stretches of mundane events followed by rushed and unsatisfying resolutions. While the premise had potential, This magic moment jay and the americans failed to deliver an engaging and memorable reading experience for me.
3. Sarah Thompson - 2.5 out of 5 stars
This magic moment jay and the americans had an interesting concept, but it failed to fully explore and develop its ideas. The plot felt rushed and underdeveloped, leaving many loose ends and unanswered questions. The characters lacked depth and often made decisions that felt out of character or illogical. Additionally, the writing style was average at best, with simplistic prose and a lack of descriptive details. Despite its potential, This magic moment jay and the americans did not live up to my expectations and left me wanting more from the story and its execution.