You Can Do Magic

America

About You Can Do Magic

"You Can Do Magic" is a song by singer-songwriter Russ Ballard that was recorded as a 1982 single by folk rock duo America from their album View from the Ground. The song was one of two Ballard compositions on View from the Ground, the other being "Jody". Ballard wrote both songs specifically for America at the behest of Rupert Perry, A&R vice president for Capitol Records. Ballard also produced the tracks marking a return to record production after a four-year hiatus; although Ballard had had earlier hits as a songwriter, "You Can Do Magic" was his first major hit credit as a producer. "You Can Do Magic" proved a solid comeback vehicle for America whose last Top 40 hit—"Today's the Day"—had occurred in 1976; the second of two subsequent appearances on the Hot 100 was in 1979. "You Can Do Magic" returned America to the Top 40 in August 1982 with the track reaching #8 that October. The popularity of "You Can Do Magic" was paralleled by the success of the parent View From the Ground album which rose to #41 on Billboard's listing of the top 200 albums, the first time an album by America as a duo (rather than the original trio) had appeared in that chart's upper half. 


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I never believed in things that I couldn't see
I said if I can't feel it then how can it be
No, no magic could happen to me
And then I saw you

I couldn't believe it, you took my heart
I couldn't retrieve it, said to myself
What's it all about
Now I know there can be no doubt

You can do magic
You can have anything that you desire
Magic, and you know
You're the one who can put out the fire

You know darn well
When you cast your spell you will get your way
When you hypnotize with your eyes
A heart of stone can turn to clay

Doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo

And when the rain is beatin' upon the window pane
And when the night it gets so cold, when I can't sleep
Again you come to me
I hold you tight, the rain disappears
Who would believe it
With a word you dry my tears

You can do magic
You can have anything that you desire
Magic, and you know
You're the one who can put out the fire

You know darn well
When you cast your spell you will get your way
When you hypnotize with your eyes
A heart of stone can turn to clay

Doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo

And If I wanted to
I could never be free
I never believed it was true
But now it's so clear to me

You can do magic
You can have anything that you desire
Magic, and you know
You're the one who can put out the fire

You know darn well
When you cast your spell you will get your way
When you hypnotize with your eyes
A heart of stone can turn to clay

Doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo
You're the one who can put out the fire
Doo, doo, doo
You're the one who can put out the fire
Doo, doo, doo
You're the one who can put out the fire

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America

America is an English-American folk rock band, that originally consisted of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek. The three members were barely out of their teens, when they became a musical sensation during 1972, scoring No. 1 hits and winning a Grammy for best new musical artist. Their recording success stretched throughout the 1970s; some of the band's best known songs are "A Horse with No Name", "Sister Golden Hair" (both of which reached No. 1), "Ventura Highway", "Tin Man", "Daisy Jane", and "Lonely People". George Martin produced seven of their albums. more »

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Written by: RUSSELL GLYN BALLARD

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"You Can Do Magic" is a song by the folk-rock band America from their album "View from The Ground", released in 1982.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at no. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of November 20, 1982, making it one of America's highest-charting hits.
Songwriter
The song was written and produced by Russ Ballard, a British musician and songwriter, who was not a member of the group.
Notable Lyrics
"You Can Do Magic" features some memorable lines like "And never believe it's not so".
Band's Resurgence
This song played a big role in America's resurgence in the music scene, as their popularity had dwindled during the late 70s. This was America's first top 10 hit in five years.
Music Video
The music video for "You Can Do Magic" features the band performing the song in a mystical forest setting, adding to the song's enchanting theme.
Cover Versions
"You Can Do Magic" was covered by numerous artists across the world, like the country artist Limmie Snell.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics discuss the enchanting effect of a romantic relationship, where the singer believes their partner can "do magic".
Ballard's Influence
"You Can Do Magic" was among the first songs that America recorded which was not penned by themselves, but was instead provided by producer Russ Ballard, marking a departure from their usual song-writing process.
Album Success
The album "View From the Ground", which features "You Can Do Magic", eventually achieved gold-status, making it one of America’s successful albums.

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    Top Hot 100 Songs 1982

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