This is one of those guilty pleasures. Some People diss Barry as being too syrupy, pop love songs. But when I first heard THIS! WOW! BTW, the original recording is just haunting, even more beautiful.
Nothing to be guilty about, he may not be the hippest out there, but he is an accomplished artist, and this is a beautiful song. The real guilty pleasure is the TakeThat version, and I love it!
No, that's wrong, when Barry Manilow first started he was considered a very good and respected singer. It was only several years later that he slipped into that Las Vegas showbiz performer, his early stuff is held in high esteem.
It makes me so happy to see people appreciate Barry Manilow. It takes me back to my teenage years when there was absolutely no one else I listened to! Could it be Magic is one of my favorite songs and I know exactly how you felt when you heard it because that’s been me for the last 40 years. Great reaction. Thank you so much for doing this.
I was in Las Vegas over the weekend and took my 60 year-old mother to his show for her birthday and that was such a beautiful song when he sang it live. Listen to his song Mandy too. Barry is a true legend.
This is beautiful music that’s timeless.I love his music because when you hear it you can feel the instruments and the genuine lyrics. That (feeling) I see on your face, you get it. The music captures your heart and your ears. That’s the ultimate love for someone.
I remember seeing this exact show when I was as only 12 years old, and instantly falling in love with this song. I’ve longed for this kind of love my whole life.
Barry Manilow is a well-known jingle writer. He wrote the band-aid jingle, ‘I am stuck on Band-Aid…’, as well as McDonald’s ‘You deserve a break today…’ and he won awards, too. So talented…
Your facial expressions reflect every emotion I feel whenever I listen to this true masterpiece. A love song of the highest order and as such, definitely has a tear jerking quality. Comparing this to most other "love songs" is like comparing Wuthering Heights to an everyday romcom...
I'm a rock/blues guitarist and admitting I love this song is quite something but it's just a beautiful song 🎵 and extremely well written. Love it and yeah guilty pleasure. Hats off to Chopin also...
Those of us who are Musicians have our musical preferences but we can listen to a song and view it differently from the general public. We hear the intricacies and nuances in a song that people miss yet we appreciate in a profound way. I agree that this is very well written song.
"He was my singer when I was a teenager. Today, at the age of 58, I come across a song and an interpretation like that 🙌.. it's fantastic!.. thank you, Barry! For existing and sowing love for people!" Hugs from Brazil 🎷👏👏👏 Goodnight 🌹🙏
"Could It Be Magic" is a song with lyrics by Adrienne Anderson and music by Barry Manilow, based on Frédéric Chopin's Prelude in C minor, Opus 28, Number 20, so this song was based on a classic by Chopin. Donna Summer did her version in 1976.
Barry Manilow has such a special voice. Every one of his songs are great. Please listen to more. Listen to I Write The Songs and Nights In New England.
I was introduced to Barry Manilow's music by my oldest sister. He writes the most beautiful, romantic love songs I've ever heard. Could It Be Magic is my favorite. It's a melancholy, hauntingly song. Every time I listen to it, it takes me somewhere, like I'm in a trance. He has such a nice voice, and he is one of my favorite pop singers. He's gotten much older now, still performing, and even though I'm much, much younger, I still and will always remain a fan .
That song. He just gently pulls you in, and delicately builds up to this intense crescendo of music and emotion, then surprisingly brings you right back down to the beginning. He is a true talent.
This is a great take. Much love and respect. 🧡 I have a pet peeve with reaction channels and only clicked on this cause I love the song and you are the first reaction channel that didn’t stir up any of the pet peeve. It’s clear you are just simply yourself enjoying the music in a transparent way without adding unauthentic over dramatic expressions for clicks and views. THANK YOU.
I love how artists like Barry, ABBA or The Carpenters were dissed even at the height of their popularity for being too sappy, i guess they were just ahead of their time because here we are, appreciating them now probably more than ever. Loved your reaction, this performance was so moving and Barry is so special, a legend.
Saw him live in a music theater/opera hall with comfy seats and perfect acoustics when this still on the charts. He did a great show, but seeing this live that way a full 2,500 seat theatre and a real OMG moment. IMO his very best
The studio version of the song is even more beautiful! ❤️My favorite Barry Manilow songs..."Read em and Weed", "Weekend in New England' Loveeee his music!
Bad boy track smh Barry is one of thoses rare artists whoses songs really leave a lasting impression truly legendary and all credits deserved for his integrity. Outstanding
Every song he sings feels like he is singing it to you personally. I have followed his music since he began his singing career and have had the chance to see him several times in concert! Love me some Barry!!!
My dear, i have a genuine respect and desire for Barry Manilow's music. It has pulled me through many romances and emotional times. I thank the Lord Jesus for this artist.
I was living outside of San Francisco when Foul Play was released. One of the TV stations in SF had a big "Premier" and Chevy and Goldie were there. I got all star struck. That movie is still one of my favorites.
Yup. It's the build in this song -- vocally and instrumentally rising in each successive chorus -- that makes this song. It's also among the most "rock," (lol), songs Barry Manilow ever sung.
Have you previewed Barry Manilow’s I am your child? It’s this song I dance with at my wedding with my dad. My dad has passed but the song is absolutely beautiful. I love your reaction to his music. I’ve loved him since I was about six years old. He’s amazing man with an amazing voice. Please listen to it
From my childhood.First heard it in 1975 in short version.Even in Sept 4th 2021,still just as special as the first time.1973 was a great year.This song's beginning.
THANK YOU JAYY, I just knew you would like Barry. I've been a fan since I was 10. Barry also has a more upbeat version of Could it be Magic. I'm a huge fan. Fanilow.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ By the way Barry wrote this song. The backup singers are called Lady Flash. They were his singers back then.
And this is why I love his music. It moves me and tells so many stories of my life. The sounds mesh so magically and beautifully but the lyrics, omg, they are what seals the deal
So this was her first time hearing that song?, well it is amazing how Jayy picked up on how amazing this song is right off. It takes a while to get going, but those chords are important and I think they got her good! lol But as the song goes the intensity builds then slows down and the tears were beautiful. The lyrics are so powerful. Listen to the recorded version which is flawless and it is amazing.
I'll be 54 in may this year my mom got me into barry manilow you have to play his song this one for you that will make you cry but my favorite song from him will always be could it be magic I first heard this song when I was younger I was at great adventure with my best friend karen god rest her soul we was on the ride the runaway train for the first time it was night so pretty the stars where out while we was riding this ride could it be magic came on to me it felt like it was magic the ride that barry made you felt how beautiful life is that's why I'll always love this song and remember my best friend karen when we heard this song🙏🙏💃💃⭐🌟🌟🌌
So many amazing songs. He was my mother’s favorite singer and so it’s been passed down. My teenagers know most of his songs. Weekend in New England, Mandy, Old Songs, One Voice, I write the songs, Copacabana, Trying to that feeling again, I made it through the rain, ready to take a chance again, even now, can’t smile without you. He is an amazing performer. He was Bette Midler’s piano player.
