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Blue Magic was a popular American R&B and soul vocal group that emerged from Philadelphia in the 1970s, becoming one of the prominent voices of the "Philadelphia soul" era. Formation and Early Days: * The group was formed in 1972 when Randy Cain, a former member of The Delfonics, brought singer-songwriter Ted Mills to work with the WMOT production company in Philadelphia to create a new band. * Soon after, the group Shades of Love, featuring Vernon Sawyer, Wendell Sawyer, Keith "Duke" Beaton (Ju

Blue Magic is an American R&B and soul group that was popular in Philadelphia in the 1970s. The band was founded in 1972 by Ted Mills, Vernon Sawyer, Wendell Sawyer, Keith Beaton, and Richard Pratt. Their first four albums were released between 1973 and 1976, and a dozen of their singles made it onto Billboard's R&B chart, including the number one hit "Sideshow". Other notable songs by Blue Magic include "Spell", "What's Come Over Me", "Three Ring Circus", and "Stop to Start" | Mark Hall