22 Songs About Magic, from Do You Believe in Magic to Magic Shop

What is the most famous song about magic?

"Do You Believe in Magic" by The Lovin' Spoonful is the classic song about magic, comparing music itself to a magic spell. "It's a Kind of Magic" by Queen and "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police are the favorite 80s hits, and "Magic" by Olivia Newton-John was a number one in 1980.

Classic songs about magic

1. "That Old Black Magic", Louis Prima and Keely Smith: a swinging Grammy winner.
2. "Magic Moments", Perry Como: an early Bacharach and David song.
3. "This Magic Moment", The Drifters: a lush 1960 love song.
4. "Puff, the Magic Dragon", Peter, Paul and Mary: a gentle song about growing up.
5. "Do You Believe in Magic", The Lovin' Spoonful: music as magic.
6. "Magical Mystery Tour", The Beatles: an invitation to a strange trip.
7. "Magic Carpet Ride", Steppenwolf: a psychedelic rock classic.
8. "Strange Magic", Electric Light Orchestra: dreamy and orchestral.
9. "Magic", Pilot: a bright 1975 pop-rock hit.

70s and 80s songs about magic

10. "Magic Man", Heart: an enchanting older man.
11. "Magic", Olivia Newton-John: the number one from Xanadu.
12. "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic", The Police: falling hard for someone.
13. "Magic Power", Triumph: a rock song about the power of music.
14. "You Can Do Magic", America: a light, catchy 1982 hit.
15. "Abracadabra", Steve Miller Band: a 1982 number one.
16. "It's a Kind of Magic", Queen: written for the film Highlander.
17. "The Magic Number", De La Soul: a hip hop song built on a Schoolhouse Rock sample.

Modern songs about magic

18. "Magic", Bruce Springsteen: the title track of his 2007 album.
19. "Magic", B.o.B featuring Rivers Cuomo: an upbeat 2010 hit.
20. "Magic", Coldplay: a gentle song about believing in love.
21. "Black Magic", Little Mix: a love potion in pop form.
22. "Magic Shop", BTS: a song written for their fans as a place of comfort.

Why do songwriters call love magic?

Falling in love feels impossible to explain, so songwriters reach for the word magic. "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic", "This Magic Moment" and Coldplay's "Magic" all describe love that way, while songs like "Do You Believe in Magic" and "Magic Power" use the word for music itself.

Songs about magic for a wedding

For a wedding, "This Magic Moment" is a lovely choice for the first kiss or the recessional, "Magic" by Coldplay makes a soft first dance and "It's a Kind of Magic" is a fun way to open the dance floor. Some couples hire a close-up magician for the cocktail hour, and these songs make a playful soundtrack while guests are amazed. See our first dance songs for more.

Songs for a kids' magic party

For a magician-themed birthday, "Abracadabra", "Magic" by Pilot and "Do You Believe in Magic" make perfect background music for the show, and "Puff, the Magic Dragon" works for younger children. A wand, a top hat and a few simple tricks complete the theme. Let the young magician pick the song for their big final trick, so the music feels like part of the act.

The story behind It's a Kind of Magic

Roger Taylor wrote "It's a Kind of Magic" for the 1986 fantasy film Highlander, taking the title from a line spoken by the film's hero. Queen recorded a whole album of songs for the movie, and the title song became one of the band's most loved hits of the decade.

Magic songs for a Disney fan

Disney has some of the most magical music of all. "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo" from Cinderella is the Fairy Godmother's spell, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" from Fantasia shows Mickey Mouse losing control of a magic broom, and "A Whole New World" from Aladdin is a ride on a magic carpet.

Magic songs for a Harry Potter fan

For a Harry Potter fan, "Hedwig's Theme" by John Williams is the instantly recognizable sound of the wizarding world. Pair it with "It's a Kind of Magic" and "Strange Magic" for a themed birthday or movie marathon.

Magic, witches and wishes

For darker magic, see our songs about witches, and for birthday candles and shooting stars, our songs about wishes.

The story behind Puff, the Magic Dragon

"Puff, the Magic Dragon" began as a poem written by Leonard Lipton, a college student, and was turned into a song by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary. For years people claimed it had a hidden meaning, but the writers always said it is simply about the end of childhood, when a boy grows up and leaves his imaginary friend behind.

A song about the magic in your life

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