My Baby Must Be a Magician
The Marvelettes
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You are under my power It is the power of love Eyes that hypnotize And all it takes is just once glance Just one look at him Puts me in a lover's trance Now listen No rabbits in his hand No pigeons up his sleeve But you better believe When I prove he can do so much My baby must be a magician 'cause he's sure got the magic touch Oh my morale was low Then he appeared just like a genie His love has the power He's my private great Houdini No reading decks of cards No cords that disappear No special gear Like Alladin's lamp and such But my baby must be a magician 'cause he's sure got the magic touch Whenever I'm feeling bad My baby simply kisses me And then Presto, Chango, Alakazam I'm alright again oh yes I am Yes I am alright No mystic crystal ball No long black flowing cape But I can't escape From his tender loving touch Oh my baby must be a magician 'cause he's sure got the magic touch Say my baby must be a magician 'cause he's sure got the magic touch
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Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Song Release"My Baby Must Be a Magician" was released by The Marvelettes in 1967.
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Chart PositionThe song reached number 17 on the US Billboard R&B Singles chart.
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Billboard Hot 100It also peaked at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the group's last appearance on this chart.
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Album"My Baby Must Be a Magician" was included in the album "Sophisticated Soul" in 1968, a year after the single's release.
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SongwriterThe song was written by William "Smokey" Robinson, a celebrated American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive.
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Smokey Robinson’s InclusionThis was among the few Marvelettes' singles that also featured a male vocalist, with Smokey Robinson on the background vocals.
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Final SingleThe song is considered by some as the final single of The Marvelettes, although a couple of additional singles were released subsequently.
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ImportanceDespite not being as commercially successful as Smokey Robinson's other compositions, it became a fan-favorite and is considered a classic.
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Lead SingerWanda Young was the lead singer for the track.
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Motown ClassicThe song is considered to be a Motown classic due to the involvement of Robinson in songwriting and singing, and also for its memorable tune.
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Final Lineup"My Baby Must Be a Magician" was one of the songs that featured The Marvelettes' final lineup, with the group disbanding a couple of years later in 1970.
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Cover VersionThe song was later covered in 2003 by the funk/soul band The Dap-Kings.
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Unique Lyrical ContentThe song uses magic metaphors to talk about love; it was unique for its time and considered an innovative approach to love songs.
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Smokey Robinson’s InfluenceThis song is credited with reflecting the evolution of Smokey Robinson's songwriting sophistication and lyrical complexity.
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