Strange Magic
Electric Light Orchestra, Part II, Electric Light Orchestra
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You're sailing softly through the sun In a broken stone age dawn You fly so high I get a strange magic Oh, what a strange magic Oh, it's a strange magic Got a strange magic Got a strange magic You're walking meadows in my mind Making waves across my time Oh no, oh no I get a strange magic Oh, what a strange magic Oh, it's a strange magic Got a strange magic Got a strange magic Oh, I'm never gonna be the same again Now I've seen the way it's got to end Sweet dream, sweet dream Strange magic Oh, what a strange magic Oh, it's a strange magic Got a strange magic Got a strange magic It's magic, it's magic, it's magic Strange magic Oh, what a strange magic Oh, it's a strange magic Got a strange magic Strange magic Oh, it's a strange magic Oh, it's a strange magic Got a strange magic Strange magic Oh, what a strange magic Oh, it's a strange magic Got a strange magic Strange magic You know I got a strange magic Yeah I got a strange magic Strange magic
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Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Strange Magic" is a song written and performed by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). It was originally released on their 1975 album 'Face the Music'.
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Song PopularityThe song peaked at No.14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, and reached No.38 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Writer & CreditsThe song was penned by ELO's lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Jeff Lynne. It is often regarded as one of Lynne's finest compositions.
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Song Recording"Strange Magic" features a complex and intricate arrangement, employing multiple overdubs and layered vocal harmonies which became synonymous with ELO's distinctive sound.
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Lengthy CompositionThe studio version of "Strange Magic" runs for over four minutes, an unusual length for pop songs in the mid-1970s.
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Theme & LyricsThe song is known for its romantic lyrics, backed by a lush and dreamy musical backdrop, giving the song a surreal and ethereal vibe that carries the theme of 'strange magic'.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Strange Magic" has been covered by a number of different artists and bands, demonstrating its enduring appeal and impact on pop culture.
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RecognitionThis song is often cited as a classic example of progressive rock. Its orchestral rock sound and complex arrangement are characteristic of this genre.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song also appears on the soundtrack of the 2015 animated movie "Strange Magic" by Lucasfilm, where it plays a prominent role in the plot of the film.
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Song's Distinctive Factor"Strange Magic" stands out for its marrying of classical instruments with rock music, a signature factor of ELO's songs.
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