Midnight Magic (album)
Midnight Magic is the seventh studio album by the musical group the Commodores, released in 1979.[1] The album was certified Gold in the UK by the BPI.[2]
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | July 1979 | |||
Recorded | 1979 at Motown Recording Studios, Los Angeles; A&M Studios, Los Angeles | |||
Genre | R&B, Soul | |||
Length | 38:57 | |||
Label | Motown | |||
Producer | James Anthony Carmichael, Commodores | |||
Commodores chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Smash Hits | 5/10[4] |
New York Times | (favourable)[5] |
The New York Times stated "the Commodores, too, have their disco‐dance numbers. But this group's principal appeal would seem to be its ability to come up with classy “makeout” music. The new “Midnight Magic,” which is moving up the album charts quickly, will disappoint no one in search of just that. And as usual, the Commodores’ ability to span a wide stylistic range and to avoid some of the more tired cliches of black vocalinstrumental groups is extremely refreshing.[5]
Singles
A song called "Still" became the band's second U.S. #1 single. Another single was the #4 hit "Sail On".
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Gettin' It" | David Cochrane, Walter Orange | 4:18 |
2. | "Midnight Magic" | Thomas McClary, Lionel Richie, Jr. | 5:42 |
3. | "You're Special" | William King, Harold Hudson | 5:10 |
4. | "Still" | Lionel Richie, Jr. | 5:51 |
5. | "Wonderland" | Milan Williams | 5:28 |
6. | "Sexy Lady" | Thomas McClary | 3:30 |
7. | "Lovin' You" | Ronald LaPread | 4:36 |
8. | "Sail On" | Lionel Richie, Jr. | 5:43 |
9. | "12:01 A.M. (Reprise)" | Thomas McClary, Lionel Richie, Jr. | 0:59 |
Total length: | 38:57 |
Personnel
- Lionel Richie – vocals, piano, keyboards, saxophone
- Thomas McClary – vocals, guitar
- Milan Williams – keyboards
- Ronald LaPread – bass guitar
- William King – trumpet
- Walter Orange – drums, vocals
Charting History
Weekly Charts
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Year End Charts
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Charting Singles
Single | Chart | Position |
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"Sail On" | Belgium (VRT Top 30) | 14 |
Canada (RPM) |
3 | |
Ireland Singles Chart |
8 | |
Netherlands Singles Top 100 |
8 | |
Official New Zealand Music Chart |
6 | |
UK Singles Chart | 8 | |
U.S.Billboard Hot 100 | 4 | |
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary |
9 | |
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 8 | |
"Still" | Canada (RPM) |
2 |
Ireland Singles Chart |
3 | |
Netherlands Singles Top 100 |
16 | |
Official New Zealand Music Chart |
13 | |
UK Singles Chart | 4 | |
U.S.Billboard Hot 100 | 1 | |
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary |
6 | |
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 1 | |
"Wonderland" | Canada (RPM) |
70 |
UK Singles Chart | 40 | |
U.S.Billboard Hot 100 | 25 | |
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary |
43 | |
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 21 |
Notes
- A cover version of "Sail On" by Tom Grant was a #16 country hit in 1979. Another cover version of "Sail On" by Destiny's Child that appeared on their eponymous debut album in 1998 and produced by Cory Rooney.
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References
- The Commodores: Midnight Magic. Motown Records. 1979.
- "The Commodores: Midnight Magic". bpi.co.uk. BPI.
- Henderson, Alex. "Commodores: Midnight Magic". allmusic.com. Allmusic.
- Starr, Red. "Albums". Smash Hits (August 23 – September 5 1979): 25.
- "The Pop Life". nytimes.com. New York Times. August 24, 1979.
- "Commodores". nvpi.nl. NVPI.
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