Blue Magic

American musical group; R&B and soul band

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Members / parts: Ted Mills
Genre: rhythm and blues
Label: Atco Records
, Atlantic Records
Country of origin: United States
Formed in: Philadelphia

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Blue Magic is an American R&B and soul group, and one of the more popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. Founded in 1972, the group's original members included lead singer Ted Mills with Vernon Sawyer, Wendell Sawyer, Keith Beaton, and Richard Pratt. From 1972 to 1976 they had 6 top twenty hits on Billboard's R&B chart. Their most notable song was a number one R&B hit single entitled, "Sideshow", which peaked at number 8 on Billboard's pop chart. "Sideshow" sold over one million units and was awarded an RIAA gold record certification. Other notable songs included, "Spell", "What’s Come Over Me", "Three Ring Circus", "Look Me Up", "Welcome To The Club" and "Stop to Start".

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TTed MillsAmerican musician

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Start of work period: 1972
Name: Blue Magic
Different from: Blue Magic criterion used: brand, trademark, band name or organization name refers to multiple entities
Website: officialbluemagic.com

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