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- aflem
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What "Do You Believe In Magic" & Martha & The Vandellas Have In Common
According to the website "American Songwriter," The Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastian admits he 'borrowed' the opening chords of Martha & The Vandellas "Heatwave," which he sped up and used as the opening for his first big hit.
I love finding out stuff like that and I'll be sure to listen for that the next time I hear that classic.
John Sebastian on “Do You Believe in Magic”
- It's me Karen
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Re: What "Do You Believe In Magic" & Martha & The Vandellas Have In Common
That's a fun fact. I don't hear it, though.
"Do You Believe In Magic" was one of the summer's hits, that when as a third grader I discovered radio. I have a vivid memory of swinging from a tree in my backyard and hearing this song. I just remember thinking it was one of the most astounding and yes, magical songs I'd ever heard. That classic stands up today and will never go out of style.
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Re: What "Do You Believe In Magic" & Martha & The Vandellas Have In Common
This is going to sound bizarre BUT: I've listened to both, back-to-back, and it STILL sounds like Sebastian SLOWED the tempo down, not sped it up. I get the sound, yeah there's a resemblance IF you slow the tempo.
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