When he finished the track, he played it for her; she was so moved that she accepted his marriage proposal .
Higgins wrote the song for his then-girlfriend, Beverly, after they watched the classic film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman together. Bertie Higgins - Casablanca
"I fell in love with you watching Casablanca / Back row of the drive-in show in the flickering light" When he finished the track, he played 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 While it was not a massive chart-topper in the U