Strange Magic

Electric Light Orchestra

About Strange Magic

"Strange Magic" is a song written and performed by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). It was released on their 1975 Face the Music album. Released as a single in 1976, the single was edited in the US, whereas in the UK the song appeared as the album cut minus the orchestral intro. The US single edit can be found on the remastered Face the Music released in September 2006. The song was also included on the band's 1978 The ELO EP. A remastered version was included on the box set Flashback in 2000. The 'weeping' guitar lick was provided by keyboardist Richard Tandy while Jeff Lynne played a 12-string acoustic guitar fed through a phase shifter. 


Year:
1997
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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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Electric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are a British rock group from Birmingham, England who released eleven studio albums between 1971 and 1986 and another album in 2001. ELO were formed to accommodate Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne's desire to create modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones. After Wood's departure following the band's debut record, Lynne wrote and arranged all of the group's original compositions and produced every album. more »

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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'.
Song Popularity
The song peaked at No.14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, and reached No.38 on the UK Singles Chart.
Writer & Credits
The song was penned by ELO's lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Jeff Lynne. It is often regarded as one of Lynne's finest compositions.
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.
Lengthy Composition
The studio version of "Strange Magic" runs for over four minutes, an unusual length for pop songs in the mid-1970s.
Theme & Lyrics
The 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'.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Strange Magic" has been covered by a number of different artists and bands, demonstrating its enduring appeal and impact on pop culture.
Recognition
This song is often cited as a classic example of progressive rock. Its orchestral rock sound and complex arrangement are characteristic of this genre.
Soundtrack Appearance
The 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.
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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