Linger Awhile with Vic Damone is a studio album by American singer Vic Damone, released in 1962, by Capitol Records. This was his first project after leaving Columbia Records. It was produced by Jack Marshall.
The album debuted on the Billboard Top LP's chart in the issue dated March 3, 1962, and stayed around for 19 weeks, peaking at number 64.[1]
The album was released on compact disc for the first time 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 Capitol Records from January 1963, My Baby Loves to Swing.[2]
Nick Dedina of AllMusic gave the album a strong review and said, 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. lets listeners know that the album is really geared toward amorous conquests and romantic evenings at home."[3]
Billboard notes "The set swings politely throughout most of the album in an adult dance tempo groove, Jack Marshall is responsible for the compatible backgrounds."[4]
Cashbox notes Damone is "demonstrating maturity" with the release, believing he "delivers a top-notch of sturdies."[5]