The Lovin’ Spoonful – Do You Believe in Magic
“Do You Believe in Magic” is a song written by John Sebastian and originally recorded by his group, The Lovin’ Spoonful, in 1965. It was released as the lead single from their debut album of the same name. The song reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number eight on the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
“Do You Believe in Magic” was written by John Sebastian in 1965. The song is a folk rock ballad about the power of music to transport the listener to another place and time. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet evocative, and they paint a vivid picture of a world where anything is possible.
Recording and production
“Do You Believe in Magic” was recorded at Bell Sound Studios in New York City in 1965. The song was produced by Erik Jacobsen.
The recording features John Sebastian on lead vocals and acoustic guitar. Sebastian’s vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“Do You Believe in Magic” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by John Sebastian.
- It was released as the lead single from The Lovin’ Spoonful’s debut album in 1965.
- The song reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number eight on the UK Singles Chart.
- “Do You Believe in Magic” has been covered by many artists, including The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, and Jerry Garcia.