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Do You Believe in Magic

The Lovin' Spoonful · 1965

30 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · pop rock

A vibrant blend of folk rock and pop that radiates youthful exuberance and infectious melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of joyful energy
  • for carefree afternoons
  • sing-along vibes with friends
  • playful melodies for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, introspective albums
  • seek deep emotional narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1965, 'Do You Believe in Magic' was The Lovin' Spoonful's debut album, marking their entry into the music scene. At this point, the band was quickly gaining popularity, having already released the title track as a single that became a hit. This album solidified their signature sound and laid the foundation for their successful career in the mid-1960s.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Do You Believe in Magic 2:04
  • 2 Blues in the Bottle 2:13
  • 3 Sportin' Life 4:06
  • 4 My Gal 2:38
  • 5 You Baby 2:57
  • 6 Fishin' Blues 2:02
  • 7 Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind 2:00
  • 8 Wild About My Lovin' 2:37
  • 9 Other Side of This Life 2:30
  • 10 Younger Girl 2:21
  • 11 On the Road Again 1:52
  • 12 Night Owl Blues 2:57

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