Magic (The Cars song)

"Magic" is a song performed by the American rock band the Cars from their fifth studio album, Heartbeat City, released in 1984. It was released as a single and reached number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Top Tracks chart.[2] The track was written by Ric Ocasek and produced by Robert "Mutt" Lange and the Cars. Ocasek sang lead vocals.

"Magic"
Single by the Cars
from the album Heartbeat City
B-side"I Refuse"
ReleasedMay 7, 1984 (1984-05-07)
Recorded1983–1984
GenreRock[1]
Length3:56
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)Ric Ocasek
Producer(s)Robert John "Mutt" Lange, the Cars
The Cars singles chronology
"You Might Think"
(1984)		 "Magic"
(1984)		 "Drive"
(1984)

Music video

The music video for "Magic" is set at a pool party attended by an array of bizarre and comically deranged characters. It features Ocasek walking on the water of the swimming pool as the various characters gather to marvel at him. Toward the end of the video, some of the guests (perhaps in their own delusion) attempt to reach Ocasek by stepping onto the pool's surface believing that they too can walk on water, but only end up plunging into the pool. Ocasek remains standing (and dry) because, as the song title suggests, "it's magic".

The Cars shot "Magic" at the Hilton family house in Beverly Hills, which Kathy Hilton had leased to the band. A plexiglass platform sat under the surface of the water. On the first take, the platform collapsed. The platform had to be adjusted to Ocasek's weight.

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References
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