What makes Magic Touch by Mike Oldfield notable?

'Magic Touch' gained notable attention for its chart performance, particularly in the UK where it reached the top 40. The single also signifies Oldfield's commercial pivot during the late 1980s as he explored more mainstream pop sounds, which contrasted with his earlier avant-garde compositions. Released in 1988, 'Magic Touch' came during Mike Oldfield's transition into more commercially oriented music after his groundbreaking debut, 'Tubular Bells'. This album followed the mixed reception of his previous work, 'Islands', marking a shift towards integrating pop elements into his progressive rock foundation.