Linger Awhile with Vic Damone is the thirteenth studio album by American singer Vic Damone, released in January 1962 by Capitol Records.[1] Produced by Jack Marshall, this was Damone's first project after leaving Columbia Records.
The album debuted on the BillboardTop LP's chart in the issue dated March 3, 1962, and remained on the chart for 19 weeks, peaking at number 64.[2] it also debuted on the Cashbox albums chart in the issue dated March 3, 1962, and remained on the chart for a total of 14 weeks, peaking at number 31.[3]
The album was released on compact disc by EMI Music Distribution in 1997, as tracks 1 through 12 on a pairing of two albums on one CD with tracks 13 through 24 consisting of Damone's 1963 album, My Baby Loves to Swing.[4]
Nick Dedina of AllMusic described the album as "one of his best" and noted Damone's voice is as beautiful as ever and he finds a nice balance between intimate romance and winking good humor though he throws in plenty of jazz guitar and lets listeners know that the album is really geared toward amorous conquests and romantic evenings at home.[1]
Giving it four stars to indicate "strong sales potential", Billboard notes "The set swings politely throughout most of the album in an adult dance tempo groove."[6]
Cashbox states that Damone is "demonstrating maturity" with the release and "delivers a top-notch of sturdies."[7]
Variety described the album as "a good LP", noted "he been placed in a soft, swinging mood here and with the help of Jack Marshall's Orch comes through with enough vocal kicks"[8]
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