Aaron Neville Croons Through 'This Magic Moment'

By Rolling Stone | Rolling Stone – Mon, Feb 25, 2013 9:00 AM EST

Few can croon as gracefully as New Orleans legend Aaron Neville, and the soulful R&B singer recently stopped by Capitol Records to take part in their stripped-down "One Mic, One Take" series. Here, Neville gives his version of the 1960 classic "This Magic Moment," most famously sung by the Drifters, and adorns the agile jazz piano backing with his silky vocals.

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Neville's rework of "This Magic Moment" is from his latest album, My True Story. He's currently in the middle of a string of four shows in Washington with the Aaron Neville Duo, and will tour with the Aaron Neville Quintet starting April 12th. For more information and full tour dates, visit Aaron Neville's website.

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