Many listeners mistakenly believe "Casablanca" is the official theme song of the 1942 movie. In reality, the film's famous song is "As Time Goes By," which Higgins references in his lyrics.
When he finished the track, he played it for her; she was so moved that she accepted his marriage proposal . Bertie Higgins - Casablanca
Higgins wrote the song for his then-girlfriend, Beverly, after they watched the classic film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman together. Higgins wrote the song for his then-girlfriend, Beverly,
"Oh, a kiss is still a kiss in Casablanca / But a kiss is not a kiss without your sigh" compared to his earlier hit "Key Largo," it
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