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Midnight Magic is the seventh studio album by the musical group the Commodores, released in 1979.[3] The album was certified Gold in the UK by the BPI.[4] Midnight Magic was Grammy nominated in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus.[5]
Midnight Magic | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 27 July 1979 [1] | |||
Recorded | 1979 | |||
Studio | Motown Recording Studios, Los Angeles; A&M Studios, Los Angeles | |||
Genre | Disco, R&B, funk | |||
Length | 38:57 | |||
Label | Motown | |||
Producer | James Anthony Carmichael, Commodores[2] | |||
Commodores chronology | ||||
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Singles from Midnight Magic | ||||
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [6] |
MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide | [2] |
Smash Hits | 5/10[7] |
The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul | [8] |
The New York Times stated that "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 vocal instrumental groups is extremely refreshing."[9] Smash Hits called it, "solid professional funk, but still faceless and only moderately entertaining - mainly because of a distinct threadbareness in the melody department."[10] The Bay State Banner noted that "the vocals, it is true, are rather toneless—grouped together in the mix, the textural interest of a single throat is erased—but the rhythm section plays with verve through unusual chordings that oddly parallel the vocal register."[11]
A song called "Still" became the band's second U.S. #1 single. Another single was the #4 hit "Sail On".
Record World said of the single "Wonderland" that "the vocals will mesmerize all tastes."[12] "Wonderland" reached #25.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Gettin' It" | David Cochrane, Walter Orange | 4:18 |
2. | "Midnight Magic" | Lionel Richie, Jr., Thomas McClary | 5:42 |
3. | "You're Special" | Harold Hudson, William King | 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)" | Lionel Richie, Jr., Thomas McClary | 0:59 |
Total length: | 41:17 |
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Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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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 Singles | 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 Singles | 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 Singles | 21 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Netherlands (NVPI)[19] | Gold | 50,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[20] | Gold | 100,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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