Blue Magic is a vocal group hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They rose to fame in the 1970s with their smooth R&B sound. The group was formed in 1972 and consisted of members Ted Mills, Vernon Sawyer, Keith Beaton, Wendell Sawyer, and Richard Pratt. Blue Magic quickly made a name for themselves with their unique and soulful harmonies. Their debut album, self-titled Blue Magic, was released in 1974 and became a hit, reaching number three on the R&B charts. The album produced several successful singles, including "Sideshow" and "Stop to Start.
The album produced several successful singles, including "Sideshow" and "Stop to Start." The main idea is that Blue Magic was a vocal group known for their smooth R&B sound in the 1970s..
Blue Magic original members reunite for "Unsung" episode
(July 30, 2017) TV One's excellent musical biography show, Unsung, is filming its upcoming season, and will feature an episode on the tremendous Philly soul group, Blue Magic.
In addition to providing long overdue recognition to one of the great 70s soul groups, the show also brought together the original members of Blue Magic for the first time in three decades, as evidenced by the picture on this page (originally posted by Ted "The Wizard" Mills on his Facebook page). The members are, from left to right: Wendell Sawyer, Richard Pratt, Ted Wizard Mills, Keith Beaton, Vernon Sawyer.
(July 30, 2017) TV One's excellent musical biography show, Unsung, is filming its upcoming season, and will feature an episode on the tremendous Philly soul group, Blue Magic.
In addition to providing long overdue recognition to one of the great 70s soul groups, the show also brought together the original members of Blue Magic for the first time in three decades, as evidenced by the picture on this page (originally posted by Ted "The Wizard" Mills on his Facebook page). The members are, from left to right: Wendell Sawyer, Richard Pratt, Ted Wizard Mills, Keith Beaton, Vernon Sawyer.
The quintet was responsible for some of the most enjoyable smooth soul of that decade. Blue Magic was formed in Philadelphia and began recording for Atlantic records in 1973. The group became one of the earliest acts produced by veteran Philly guitarist Norman Harris, who spent most of the decade in the shadow of Gamble & Huff but who masterminded a number of great albums for artists from the Trammps to the Temptations.
Blue Magic's debut album included a number of quality tunes, perhaps the best of which was "Look Me Up," an infectious stepper highlighted by Mills' clear falsetto, and which created early comparisons with the Stylistics. Real crossover success came in 1974 with "Sideshow," a now classic Philly forlorn ballad that topped the Soul charts and made the Pop top 10. Over the next three years Blue Magic became know mostly for smooth ballads, and the group stayed high on the Soul charts with "Three Ring Circus," "Stop to Start," and "Chasing Rainbows," before landing a big hit with the dance tune "Magic of the Blue."
Blue Magic's fortunes faded as the 70s came to an end, and Richard Pratt left in the early 80s. However, they continued to record sporadically, landing two moderately successful comeback albums, 1983's Magic # and 1989's From Out of the Blue. By the 90s, lead singer Mills had left the group for a solo career, and he is still performing, mostly in multi-act soul music shows. He recently appeared in the touring play "Girl He Ain't Worth It" with the Manhattans, Me'lissa Morgan and Tito Jackson as well as joining Russell Thompkins Jr and William Hart on a 2008 Shanachie Records disc as the 3 Tenors of Soul. A reconstituted Blue Magic, consisting of the two Sawyers, Beaton and lead singer Wade Elliott, continued to tour in soul music shows and occasional television appearances, still sounding quite good. They are managed by Elaine Sawyer with promotional help from Sgt. Gary Nadler. Vernon Sawyer recounted many of the group's triumphs in a recent interview.
We're excited that Unsung has finally paid tribute to this all-time group, and are looking forward to seeing the episode when it is released!
By Chris Rizik
There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Blue Magic was an American R&B vocal quintet that was one of the more popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s.
2) Blue Magic was a late 1960s funk-soul band.
3) Blue Magic is a Russian band.
4) 4. Blue Magic is a remixer for OC ReMix and VGMix.
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Reviews for "A Look into the Personal Lives of Blue Magic's Vocalists"
1. Jessica - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Vocalists blue magic". The vocalists were off-key and the overall production quality was subpar. It felt like a rushed and poorly executed album. I was expecting more from such talented artists, but unfortunately, this album fell short of my expectations. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a great vocal performance.
2. Michael - 1 star - "Vocalists blue magic" was a complete letdown. The vocals lacked emotion and the songs all sounded the same. I couldn't distinguish one track from another. It felt like a generic pop album with no originality. I ended up skipping through most of the songs because they were just so forgettable. Save your money and avoid this album.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I was really excited for "Vocalists blue magic" but it turned out to be a major disappointment. The vocalists seemed to be trying too hard to sound unique and it came across as forced. The lyrics were shallow and lacked depth. The album felt like a missed opportunity to showcase true vocal talent. I would recommend looking elsewhere for good vocal performances.
4. Ryan - 3 stars - "Vocalists blue magic" didn't live up to the hype for me. While there were a few standout tracks, most of the album felt mediocre and uninspiring. The vocalists had potential, but the songs and production let them down. It wasn't a terrible album, but it didn't leave a lasting impression either. I wouldn't go out of my way to listen to it again.