Hits Magic & Rock 'N Roll
John Farnham · 1973
35 min · 12 tracks · pop rock
A vibrant blend of pop rock and soft anthems showcasing a young Farnham's soaring vocals and emotive delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everything Is Out of Season Start here — This opening track encapsulates Farnham's youthful energy with its brisk tempo and engaging lyrics about change and resilience.
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Don’t You Know It's Magic — A standout hit from the album, this track highlights Farnham's vocal prowess and catchy melody, showcasing his ability to fuse emotion with pop sensibilities.
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Rock Me Baby — This cover adds a rock element to the album, allowing Farnham to display a different side of his musical range while paying homage to classic rock influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- upbeat tracks for sing-alongs
- short bursts of nostalgia
- for casual gatherings
- playful energy throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lengthy epics
- prefer complex arrangements
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established Farnham as a solo artist and gained him commercial success.
- Career context
- Released in 1973, Hits Magic & Rock 'N Roll marked John Farnham's debut album as a solo artist after his initial success with the group The Little River Band. This album positioned him at the beginning of his long and varied career, setting the stage for future hits and establishing his presence in the Australian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Richard Marx· Michael Bolton· Air Supply
Tracklist
- 1 Everything Is Out of Season Start here 3:09
- 2 Nobody’s Fool 2:41
- 3 It’s Up to You 2:57
- 4 If You Would Stay 2:34
- 5 Sweet Cherry Wine 2:37
- 6 Don’t You Know It's Magic 3:59
- 7 Rock Me Baby 3:18
- 8 Lucille 2:52
- 9 Blueberry Hill 3:15
- 10 Johnny 'b' Goode 2:43
- 11 Diana 3:17
- 12 Memphis Tennessee 2:36
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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