Bertie Higgins - Casablanca -

"Oh, a kiss is still a kiss in Casablanca / But a kiss is not a kiss without your sigh"

"I guess there are many broken hearts in Casablanca / You know I’ve never really been there, so I don’t know" Bertie Higgins - Casablanca

The Casablanca lyrics tell the story of a couple whose romance is mirrored by the classic movie playing in the background at a drive-in. Key Lyric Example "Oh, a kiss is still a kiss in

When he finished the track, he played it for her; she was so moved that she accepted his marriage proposal . While it was not a massive chart-topper in the U

Bertie Higgins ' 1982 song is a soft-rock romantic ballad that pays tribute to the legendary 1942 film of the same name. While it was not a massive chart-topper in the U.S. compared to his earlier hit "Key Largo," it became an international sensation , especially in the Pacific Rim and China , where it earned "Song of the Year" honors. Quick Facts and Backstory

A cover version by Japanese singer Hiromi Go reached #2 on the Japanese charts, selling over 500,000 copies. Themes and Lyrical Highlights

Higgins wrote the song for his then-girlfriend, Beverly, after they watched the classic film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman together.