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"Could It Be Magic" is a song written by Adrienne Anderson and composed by American singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, inspired by Frédéric Chopin's Prelude in C minor, Opus 28, Number 20. The song was initially released in 1971 by Featherbed (a group of session musicians featuring Barry Manilow), produced and co-written by Tony Orlando .
After the success of Manilow's second album Barry Manilow II, the album was re-released as Barry Manilow I in 1975 by Arista - the label that took over Bell Records' roster of artists. Four songs of the original album were reworked for this version, including "Could It Be Magic" which served as the single for the re-release. [3]
The single "Could It Be Magic" was a Top 5 hit in the Netherlands. The album did not fare so well in the UK where it reached only the no. 41 spot in September, six months after its initial release. [5] Likewise the single "Could It Be Magic" which only reached no. 40. [6]
Barry Manilow is an American singer–songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, and conductor.His discography consists of 31 studio albums, 6 live albums, 17 compilation albums, and 57 singles (13 #1's).
It's a Miracle" was followed by "Could It Be Magic". In Canada, "It's a Miracle" was a number one hit, spending two weeks at the top spot. [3] It was his second and final number one song in that nation, and is ranked as the 25th biggest Canadian hit of 1975. [4] The song describes the rigors of a long concert tour across America.
1975 "Lady of the Night" 1975 "Love to Love You Baby" 1976 "Try Me, I Know We Can Make It" 1976 "Could It Be Magic" 1976 "Spring Affair" 1976 "Autumn Changes" 1976 "Winter Melody" 1977 "I Remember Yesterday" 1978 "Last Dance" 1978 "Fairy Tale High" 1979 "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" 1979 "Bad Girls" (not official - TV appearance) 1979
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US Billboard 1975 #178, US Hot100 #23 for 2 weeks, 11 total weeks, Top Rock 1975 #1, Grammy Hall of Fame 2003, ... "Could It Be Magic" – Barry Manilow