I don't think there is a better, smoother and cooler storytelling choreography than that of Blue Magic... Best of all, they all have great lead singing voices of their own, with their lead singer Ted The Wizard being one of thee greatest singers of all time at that.
@@MrGoldenthroat and Russell Thompkins jr lead singer of Stylistics for over 35 years. Blue Magic had fantastic choreography. Ted Millss such a great voice. Could he everholdthat long note and taper off to a far away cry. At 5:18...
Yes, the same choreographer who taught them He showed o j's deer choreography many of the motown artist he showed them They're choreography, his name is Charlie Atkins, the late Charlie Atkins, hes a great coy. Actually, he was a dance, a great dancer back in the 50s. So if anybody wanna know what you see them do on stage? It's because of Charlie Atkins.
So proud that Blue Magic representing my hometown of Philly. They are one of the great groups from Philly, along with The Stylistics,Harold Melvin’s Bluenotes,Intruders,the Futures, Patti Labelle,Delfonics,Phyllis Hyman and so many more. Ted “The Wizard Mills was also a fantastic Songwriter along with having a beautiful Falsetto. Long live The Music Of the Magic Of The Blue, Blue Magic 💙🎤🎶🎹🎵👏🏾👏🏾
I used to bawl my eyes out to this as a little girl. I understood the weight of the lyrics then but now understand the key of the song that triggered my tears, the profound talent and delivery of the song. Such a gem. Grateful I was alive to download it into my memory. 🖖🏾💕
My old man used to sing this around the house all the time. I remember feeling so melancholy hearing this song. He passed away a few months ago right before his 75th bday. His last few months, we would go for drives listening to all his old school favs. Crazy because today we did Wreaths Accross America and I was able to put a wreath on his grave at the National Cemetary.
This was a wonderful time in this world to grow up with singing groups such as this - I did my share of doing shows with singing groups singing these songs.
I mean.. I couldn’t have said it any better. This is phenomenally coordinated. And the bassists improv is deadly. Horns matching the octaves perfectly… ❤
I'm a Philly girl and I gotta say... there's something rare and unique about Philly's R&B groups of the 70's. The voices were pure, harmonies were tight & the choreography was on point! They don't make music like this anymore... 🎶💙
In my opinion? The smoothest steppers of all time. Keith Beaton, did the choreography. They killed it every time I saw them perform. Every. Single. Time. Ted Mills was as lethal as they come!
These professional performers sound amazing. Ted Wizard and his unique voice as the lead singer just touch your heart. Excellent show and the band was outstanding. Wonderful music from the best era of the 70s. ❤❤❤❤❤ Luv Blue Magic
I had the pleasure of singing with Ted in NJ a few years ago and let me tell you this man is a musical genius they just dont make them like him anymore very serious about his craft
It took me forever to get through this video because I kept rewinding to look at those steps. From the choreography to the vocals to the fits, everything about is this was Magic. RIP Richard Pratt.
I’m breathless! Thank you soooo much for posting this! Going total boomer here, but back in the day it was just kind of expected that you could sing, dance and perform live with a backing band. This is even better than the studio version. The performance energy and the choreography is incredible!
This group started the year I graduated from high school so I instantly fell in love with them. I was already a hopeless romantic and loved music, thanks to my dad. ❤
Dedicating this to my cousin Lovelace Rufus Thurman whose dream was for us to form a group………he was a great tenor and unmatched as a choreographer…..Love ya Lovelace and miss you too
Along with his beautiful singing voice, I loved Ted Wizard Mill's facial expressions as he delivered those lines. Ted Wizard Mills is such an animated entertainer ❤❤❤❤❤
Oh my....Ted Mills.....he really was the Wizard. I love the album " 3 Tenors of Soul" he cut with Russell Thompkins jr of Stylistics, and Will Poogie Hart of Delfonics Masters of soul. Those 3 together. Wow.. . You are really missed in the Blue Magic group. Wish you would reunite. ! 🎶🎤🎶
Look on you tube. You will probably find what you are looking for. Blue Magic in concert. Bits and pieces. Probably each song separately like this one.
@@ronniebobbyedition993 yes it is. TED Mills and Blue Magic Sideshow. rare TV live performance. Type that in. Ted has on white suit and hat and it's beautif performance. I just watched it again.
@@ronniebobbyedition993 haven't found any except after they split and both Sawyer brothers started their own groups. Vernon has concert on here. You just have to watch bits and pieces of Ted Mills live with the group. People had no cell phones back then to record concerts like now. I love Blue Magic Chasing Rainbows live on midnight special.
They are easily the best dancing group ever - beyond a shadow of a doubt!!! Ted Mills vocals are incredible especially at the end of the performance!!!
Big Jase! I met The lead singer Years ago in Bklyn. Ted/ Taalib is an awesome brother. Genuine and personable. I was telling him how nobody sings like Ted!!! Didnt realize it was him dressed so humble and normal!😳😳👊🗯😁😂.I'm telling him only me and Ted hit those notes! Lmfao He loved it! I had one of my older god brothers vouching for me! I apologized but he said keep that confidence! I should have listened! I got a little bit left!😉😂🤕🤔🤔😉😁😂😂
Richard Pratt, Vernon Sawyer. Wendell Sawyer and Keith Beaton ( also choreographer) and lead Singer Ted Wizard Mills. Great song. Ted's voice so controlled.amazing tone and can hold a note till the sun sets. 🎶🎶 Still loving this song...Siðeshow.2024
Blue Magic......the most entertaining choreography of any group. Ted Mills voice is the Magical part....Just let the sideshow begin...hurry hurry.... 🎪🎡🎪🎠
Motown came into the seventies full steam with Rick James, Marvin and Stevie but the Philly Sound soon took over with groups like this. Philly presented a more soulful sound with slick orchestration. More than anything the songwriting was just spectacular. The two sounds never really competed since Philly Sound came after than Motown sound. I think that it was more of a matter of making music for the times no doubt. Philly soon found their sound fading coming the mid 1980s.
Russell Tompkins Jr - Stylistics William Hart - The Delphonics Ted Mills - Blue Magic Phillip Bailey - E.W.F Jasper Phillips - The Temprees Johnny Carter -The Dells Eddie Kendrick - The Temptations Prince Eldra Debarge, honorable mention to Eddie Holman and Skip Mahoney!
@@a.c.6475 We have many variations of- extremely- great falsetto singers with GREAT groups that we have all witnessed. Let no one put not ONE down for they ALL did their artistry magnificently in THEIR OWN WAY. Absolutely beautiful. ALL OF THEM
@@TurboMan51 hmm!....I just listened to em'. What?....you from D.C? I grew up in San Diego/Los Angeles, I remember Shoe, Shoe Shine but that was the only strong hit I heard from them!
@@a.c.6475 HUH?? well they only recorded 2 albums.."The Dynamic Superiors" and "Pure Pleasure" heeyy Ashford and Simpson don't 🐂💩 They only recorded 2 albums with Motown cause that piece of 💩 berry gordy gave them a raw deal so Ashford and Simpson took their 💩 elsewhere and then their lead singer Tony Washington passed away. I saw them live in concert whatta show. You need to get your hands on those 2 albums you won't be sorry btw I live near Augusta Ga.😎
Eu aprendi a gostar desta musica em 1974 quando tinha apenas 14 anos de idade,hoje 50 anos depois a admiraçao por ela eh mesma, tive a oportunidade ve-los ao vivo em Nova York no ano de 1991 sempre fui fanatico do chamado 'Som da Filadelfia", Blue Magic forever!
Wow, this is such a great song and performance. Came across it randomly on Spotify through a list called ”Philly Soul”. Love this kind of music; has anyone got recommendations for similar bands and singers? Love from Sweden.
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I don't think there is a better, smoother and cooler storytelling choreography than that of Blue Magic... Best of all, they all have great lead singing voices of their own, with their lead singer Ted The Wizard being one of thee greatest singers of all time at that.
Ted is easily one of the absolute greatest vocalists ever along with Johnny Moore!! Of course there are others.
@@MrGoldenthroat and Russell Thompkins jr lead singer of Stylistics for over 35 years.
Blue Magic had fantastic choreography. Ted Millss such a great voice. Could he everholdthat long note and taper off to a far away cry. At 5:18...
Yes…so underrated
Yes Indeed!
Yes, the same choreographer who taught them He showed o j's deer choreography many of the motown artist he showed them They're choreography, his name is Charlie Atkins, the late Charlie Atkins, hes a great coy. Actually, he was a dance, a great dancer back in the 50s. So if anybody wanna know what you see them do on stage? It's because of Charlie Atkins.
So proud that Blue Magic representing my hometown of Philly. They are one of the great groups from Philly, along with The Stylistics,Harold Melvin’s Bluenotes,Intruders,the Futures, Patti Labelle,Delfonics,Phyllis Hyman and so many more. Ted “The Wizard Mills was also a fantastic Songwriter along with having a beautiful Falsetto. Long live The Music Of the Magic Of The Blue, Blue Magic 💙🎤🎶🎹🎵👏🏾👏🏾
Choreography was on point! Real singers, hurry hurry, can’t afford to pass them by.
I used to bawl my eyes out to this as a little girl. I understood the weight of the lyrics then but now understand the key of the song that triggered my tears, the profound talent and delivery of the song. Such a gem. Grateful I was alive to download it into my memory. 🖖🏾💕
. . Beautiful comment ! I feel likewise , and I’m an old geezer in his 60’s ! . .
@@ianhierons8001 In our 60's my goodness, oh father time slow down please.
My old man used to sing this around the house all the time. I remember feeling so melancholy hearing this song. He passed away a few months ago right before his 75th bday. His last few months, we would go for drives listening to all his old school favs. Crazy because today we did Wreaths Accross America and I was able to put a wreath on his grave at the National Cemetary.
The 70’s horn sections were epic, & the high notes 🎶 still give me the chills!
I grew up with these Cats. My first concert as a teenager at the Felt Forum, it was Blue Magic, Mandrill, and Eddie Kendricks. These Cats can blow!!!
Was it Mandrill or Brass Construction?
This was a wonderful time in this world to grow up with singing groups such as this - I did my share of doing shows with singing groups singing these songs.
More than you will ever know. It will never happen again. Heaven had a window open and God's light of truth shined upon us.
@@josephkerns1183 exactly - you are soooooo right - I don’t know you - but we shared this wonderful lifetime together
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Blue Magic has the of the smoothest of steps and harmony ever witnessed by humanity.There is ONLY one ne Blue Magic.💙💙💙💙💙
Blue Magic music will never get OLD for me❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely absolutely
Yep
For me too
I'm so glad this video exists
The choreography is on point 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Facts!🙂
Ted mills was the man back then now he's washed up besides he slept with my girlfriend no love for him
This Group deserves a Lifetime Achevement Awad and separate Award tfor Group Choreographer!
I saw blue magic live about 1985 Richmond Virginia. To this day I have not seen their equal. The crowd stood up and cheered the songs AMAZING!!
What a song this has been over many years.
Thanks for this.
The Steps were amazing. The voice of Ted Mills is mindblowing.
A millons times yes.is all in the soul.
Keith Beaton did the choreography for the group.
@@nancywood9531 Yes, he did an amazing job! R.I.P. Duke!
I absolutely love the camera work. We don't have to miss any of the choreography or any of Ted's lead vocals! Excellent!
This is more significant than landing on the moon.
Bruh. Dayum. #facts 😂🖖🏾💥
I mean.. I couldn’t have said it any better. This is phenomenally coordinated. And the bassists improv is deadly. Horns matching the octaves perfectly… ❤
Incredible group and incredible voice! Loved this song as a kid.
I've seen Blue Magic live in 1991 in New York with half of its original members,Ted was not there, and they sounded pretty good.
Loved this since I was a kid. Amazing. It hit me hard then - now, more.
I'm a Philly girl and I gotta say... there's something rare and unique about Philly's R&B groups of the 70's. The voices were pure, harmonies were tight & the choreography was on point! They don't make music like this anymore... 🎶💙
In my opinion? The smoothest steppers of all time. Keith Beaton, did the choreography. They killed it every time I saw them perform. Every. Single. Time. Ted Mills was as lethal as they come!
These professional performers sound amazing. Ted Wizard and his unique voice as the lead singer just touch your heart. Excellent show and the band was outstanding. Wonderful music from the best era of the 70s. ❤❤❤❤❤ Luv Blue Magic
Those effortless notes….. what a video!
Blue Magic!
Magnificent indeed
Unbelievable ! Ted , Vernon, Wendall, Richard, and Keith. the Magic of the Blue !!!
Absolutely absolutely
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Another one of my favorite groups Blue Magic & Heat Waves tore it up every time 😊😊😊😊
The harmony is mind blowing!
50年前のディスコを思い出しました。懐かしいですね。最高でした！！ from Japan.
Love this performance! Richard Pratt & Keith Beaton on the steps 😍😍. They all were good.
They were magnificent indeed
and now Keith Beaton passed away 1/14/23
@@Brickcitygirl I know 😢😞
I had the pleasure of singing with Ted in NJ a few years ago and let me tell you this man is a musical genius they just dont make them like him anymore very serious about his craft
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I just stumbled upon this! OMG I forgot all about them! Thank you so much!!❤❤
I loved this song. We had such great story tellers back then. What a beautiful voice.
It took me forever to get through this video because I kept rewinding to look at those steps. From the choreography to the vocals to the fits, everything about is this was Magic. RIP Richard Pratt.
I’m breathless! Thank you soooo much for posting this! Going total boomer here, but back in the day it was just kind of expected that you could sing, dance and perform live with a backing band. This is even better than the studio version. The performance energy and the choreography is incredible!
This group started the year I graduated from high school so I instantly fell in love with them. I was already a hopeless romantic and loved music, thanks to my dad. ❤
Classic soul music!❤Love it. Legendary group.
I listen to this group everyday and the music never gets old ❤❤❤
Same Here👍 i even wear their t-shirts. older folks see me wearing them and want them lol.
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Dedicating this to my cousin Lovelace Rufus Thurman whose dream was for us to form a group………he was a great tenor and unmatched as a choreographer…..Love ya Lovelace and miss you too
Beautiful song 🎵 ❤️ love
Great song loved the 70's
Along with his beautiful singing voice, I loved Ted Wizard Mill's facial expressions as he delivered those lines. Ted Wizard Mills is such an animated entertainer ❤❤❤❤❤
Oh my....Ted Mills.....he really was the Wizard. I love the album " 3 Tenors of Soul" he cut with Russell Thompkins jr of Stylistics, and Will Poogie Hart of Delfonics Masters of soul. Those 3 together. Wow.. . You are really missed in the Blue Magic group. Wish you would reunite.
! 🎶🎤🎶
One of the best..never again to be equalled..!!
They were indeed magical!
Great video...Teddy is the MAN !!!!
Fantastic!!!!😃👍👏👏👏🇧🇷
Steps and vocals too, A real treat.
Wonderful group
When music was really music!!!! 🔊🎵🎶😉
Right on
Brooke Payne did a good job using this style of choreography for New Edition. Legend at heart.
very nice... thanks!.. always liked this song..
Such a Wonderful
performance and Lovely Singing
That was an incredible show..❤
Old School!!! I love that I lived in a time where you actually had to have good talent to be successful!!!
Blue Magic, Stylistics, Dells, Dramatics…
Can't forget the The Manhattans and Harold Mevlin and the Blue notes
Temptations
Rest In Peace Mr Bobby Eli (Songwriter)
BEST VERSION I EVER HEARD!!!!! 27 MAR 2023 TOTALLY MESMERIZING DANCE CHOREO.
I wish I could see a full length live concert of Blue Magic when they were in their prime.
Look on you tube. You will probably find what you are looking for. Blue Magic in concert. Bits and pieces. Probably each song separately like this one.
@@nancywood9531 It's not on UA-cam
@@ronniebobbyedition993 yes it is. TED Mills and Blue Magic Sideshow. rare TV live performance. Type that in. Ted has on white suit and hat and it's beautif performance. I just watched it again.
@@nancywood9531 I've seen that - and it's magnificent. But, I'm looking for a full length concert, not just Sideshow
@@ronniebobbyedition993 haven't found any except after they split and both Sawyer brothers started their own groups. Vernon has concert on here. You just have to watch bits and pieces of Ted Mills live with the group. People had no cell phones back then to record concerts like now. I love Blue Magic Chasing Rainbows live on midnight special.
dancei muito esse balanço nos anos 70
Suoerb performance!
Perfect musical❤️🔥🎤🎼
The 'Wizard' says it all-how marvelous!
Outstanding group
Sinto uma grande emoção em assistir esta raridade. Parabéns pela postagem. 👏👏👏👏
This performance was fantastic. The steps were great.
Still Loving This Song !!! ❤❤❤❤
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First time I fell in love with this song was in june 1974 and I am still pretty much in love with it in December 2023
Man they got steps just as good if not better than the Temps, Pips and Jackson 5. This was so dope
They are easily the best dancing group ever - beyond a shadow of a doubt!!! Ted Mills vocals are incredible especially at the end of the performance!!!
I’ve always said there is the Tempts and everyone else, well BM is the best of everyone else!
Is a masterpiece of art.in all times.
Big Jase! I met The lead singer Years ago in Bklyn. Ted/ Taalib is an awesome brother. Genuine and personable. I was telling him how nobody sings like Ted!!! Didnt realize it was him dressed so humble and normal!😳😳👊🗯😁😂.I'm telling him only me and Ted hit those notes! Lmfao He loved it! I had one of my older god brothers vouching for me! I apologized but he said keep that confidence! I should have listened! I got a little bit left!😉😂🤕🤔🤔😉😁😂😂
@@MrGoldenthroat are they better than Nee edition snd it’s not one person on that stage that can out dance Michael Jackson but they smooth as hell
GIVING IT TO EM!
Richard Pratt, Vernon Sawyer. Wendell Sawyer and Keith Beaton ( also choreographer) and lead Singer Ted Wizard Mills.
Great song. Ted's voice so controlled.amazing tone and can hold a note till the sun sets. 🎶🎶
Still loving this song...Siðeshow.2024
Thank you for posting this. Beautiful 😍
Amazing choreography
Words fail me, the Magic of the Blue.
Whomever posted this, thank u VERY much. Now i am convinced that old school is truly the best school.
This is entertainment. Class act.
THE GREATEST, BLUE MAGIC!!!!
And that's how it's done. Outstanding.
Great vocals from Ted the Wizard. 😁
Blue Magic......the most entertaining choreography of any group. Ted Mills voice is the Magical part....Just let the sideshow begin...hurry hurry.... 🎪🎡🎪🎠
Ted wizard mills underrated lead singer ever..one of greatest voices
Such a beautiful tune indeed
My all time favorite group period…..❤❤❤
They have so much class!
The choreography!!
I agree. The choreography was no joke!👏
Motown came into the seventies full steam with Rick James, Marvin and Stevie but the Philly Sound soon took over with groups like this. Philly presented a more soulful sound with slick orchestration. More than anything the songwriting was just spectacular.
The two sounds never really competed since Philly Sound came after than Motown sound. I think that it was more of a matter of making music for the times no doubt. Philly soon found their sound fading coming the mid 1980s.
This is awesome...sing it, Ted!
Such a Wonderful Performance !!! 2022
Will it EVER be settled who had the better falsetto out of these 70s bands???!!!! It is soooo hard to pick a winner lol but Ted has to be in the top 3
Russell Tompkins Jr - Stylistics
William Hart - The Delphonics
Ted Mills - Blue Magic
Phillip Bailey - E.W.F
Jasper Phillips - The Temprees
Johnny Carter -The Dells
Eddie Kendrick - The Temptations
Prince
Eldra Debarge, honorable mention to Eddie Holman and Skip Mahoney!
@@a.c.6475 We have many variations of- extremely- great falsetto singers with GREAT groups that we have all witnessed. Let no one put not ONE down for they ALL did their artistry magnificently in THEIR OWN WAY. Absolutely beautiful. ALL OF THEM
@@a.c.6475 HUH??..Tony Washington of the Dynamic Superiors..what say you?👍💯😎
@@TurboMan51 hmm!....I just listened to em'. What?....you from D.C? I grew up in San Diego/Los Angeles, I remember Shoe, Shoe Shine but that was the only strong hit I heard from them!
@@a.c.6475 HUH?? well they only recorded 2 albums.."The Dynamic Superiors" and "Pure Pleasure" heeyy Ashford and Simpson don't 🐂💩 They only recorded 2 albums with Motown cause that piece of 💩 berry gordy gave them a raw deal so Ashford and Simpson took their 💩 elsewhere and then their lead singer Tony Washington passed away. I saw them live in concert whatta show. You need to get your hands on those 2 albums you won't be sorry btw I live near Augusta Ga.😎
Saudades da minha adolescência, tempo bom, esses caras eram maravilhosos. SAUDADES,SAUDADES,SAUDADES !
Eu aprendi a gostar desta musica em 1974 quando tinha apenas 14 anos de idade,hoje 50 anos depois a admiraçao por ela eh mesma, tive a oportunidade ve-los ao vivo em Nova York no ano de 1991 sempre fui fanatico do chamado 'Som da Filadelfia", Blue Magic forever!
I love this new side show performance. I play this song everyday. Love the newbe.
Always my group.
Still Loving This
❤ SONG ❤
🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
4 - 15 - 24
Whoa! Amazing performance.
Great performance and the lead singer is all that and a bag of chips! I never got to see them perform, I missed a great act!
keith beaton unsung as a choreographer him and larry demps of the dramatics
Wow Incredible live performance Ted mills great!
Wow what a treat to see
The absolute best.
Twelve seconds on that ending note it might be 15 honestly crazy breathe control idk how to describe it, talented that's all I can say
Yes!
Amazing ~
So Smooth !!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
LOOKING Good !!!
Sounding Good !!!
4 - 15 -24
Love these guys
Wow, this is such a great song and performance. Came across it randomly on Spotify through a list called ”Philly Soul”. Love this kind of music; has anyone got recommendations for similar bands and singers? Love from Sweden.
ONE OF MY FAVORITE GROUP OF MEN... LOOK ME SOME TED...