Fascination is a romantic waltz composed by Fermo Dante Marchetti with French lyrics by Maurice de Féraudy. The music began as a piano piece in 1904 called Valse Tzigane, and the French vocal version was published in 1905, first performed by Paulette Darty. An English version with lyrics by Dick Manning appeared in 1957, helping the tune become a beloved standard. Notable late 1950s recordings include Jane Morgan and The Troubadours and Dinah Shore, both of which charted on the US and Canadian lists. The song has appeared in many films and soundtracks, including Love in the Afternoon (1957), The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946), and Gigi (1949). Genre-wise, Fascination sits as a melodic waltz and pop standard that has been recorded in numerous languages and styles across decades.
