Tamla-Motown had a big impact on my life as a teenager, and quite a few of the songs released by that company will feature here. Written by Smokey Robinson, and recorded by The Marvelettes in 1967, this was a classic song for radio or juke boxes; under three minutes long, and with a catchy chorus. I didn’t hesitate to buy it the same day I first heard it.

You are under my power
It is the power of love
Eyes that hypnotize
And all it takes is just once glance
Just one look at him
Puts me in a lover’s trance
Now listen, no rabbits in his hand
No pigeons up his sleeve
But you better believe (You better believe)
When I prove he can do so much
My baby must be a magician
‘Cause he’s sure got the magic touch
Oh, my morale was low
Then he appeared just like a genie
His love has the power
He’s my private great Houdini
No reading decks of cards
No cords that disappear
No special gear (No special gear)
Like Alladin’s lamp and such
But my baby must be a magician
‘Cause he’s sure got the magic touch
Whenever I’m feeling bad
My baby simply kisses me
And then Presto, Chango, Alakazam
I’m alright again
Oh, yes I am
Yes, I am alright
No mystic crystal ball
No long black flowing cape
But I can’t escape (I can’t escape)
From his tender loving touch
Oh, my baby must be a magician
‘Cause he’s sure got the magic touch
Say, my baby must be a magician
‘Cause he’s sure got the magic touch
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: William Robinson Jr.