The Lovin’ Spoonful – Do You Believe In Magic

“Do You Believe in Magic” – Single by the Lovin’ Spoonful
Released: July 20, 1965
Recorded: June 1965
Studio: Bell Sound, New York City
Label: Kama Sutra
Songwriter: John Sebastian

The Lovin’ Spoonful’s first 7 singles all hit the top 10!  They were part of the Folk Rock and Country Rock era that started in the mid 1960’s.

This is how we were introduced to The Lovin’ Spoonful.  Their 1965 single, “Do You Believe In Magic” (#9), made you feel good.  They sang:  “Believe in the magic of a young girl’s soul, believe in the magic of rock & roll, believe in the magic that can set you free”.

The band called it “good time music”.  There was nothing else quite like it on the radio.  The songs were written by lead singer John Sebastian.  The band’s musical influences were Folk, Jug Band, Country, and Blues.  It came out as a unique mixture of Rock & Roll.  Their name came from a song by Mississippi John Hurt called “Coffee Blues”, and referred to a “Lovin’ Spoonful” of Coffee (which is different than many guesses about the origin).

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LIVE!! The Lovin' Spoonful "Do You Believe In Magic" ~ 196502:32

“Do You Believe In Magic?” este o compoziție a lui John Sebastian din 1965. A rămas probabil una din cele mai cunoscute melodii ale lor.

Melodia a fost folosită în multe reclame TV, pentru Mercedes Benz, McDonald’s, Burger King, Kohl’s, Dash Detergent.

The Lovin’Spoonful au avut o existența destul de scurtă între 1965-1968, au existat în această componentă:

John Sebastian – Lead vocals, harmonica, guitar, autoharp
Zal Yanovsky – Guitar
Steve Boone – Bass
Joe Butler – Drums

Deși au existat doar pentru doi ani, au avut un succes deosebit, în anul 2000 fiind incluși în Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Deși, la vremea Woodstock-ului grupul nu mai exista, John Sebastian a participat, una din piesele din repertoriul grupului, “Younger Generation” care a fost inclusă în documentarul despre festival.

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