Blue Magic

Let the sideshow begin!  SoulMusic Records and TSD are proud to unveil a new 6-CD box set dedicated to the sweet 'n funky soul stylings of Philly quintet Blue Magic ("Sideshow," "Three Ring Circus," "Welcome to the Club," "What's Come Over Me").  Stop to Start: The Atco and WMOT Recordings brings together expanded editions of the group's five albums for the labels plus all of their released live performances at the Latin Casino with Margie Joseph and Major Harris:

• Blue Magic (1974) plus seven bonus tracks;
• The Magic of the Blue (1974) plus three bonus tracks;
• Thirteen Blue Magic Lane (1975) plus five bonus tracks;
• Mystic Dragons (1976) plus two bonus tracks;
• Blue Magic / Margie Joseph / Major Harris, Live! (Highlights) (1976); and
• Message from the Magic (1978) plus one bonus track.

The set features a total of 74 tracks including 18 bonus tracks: non-LP singles, edits, and remixes by Tom Moulton and Mike Maurro.  TSD's Joe Marchese has penned the new liner notes which include interviews with producer/WMOT co-founder Alan Rubens and songwriter Vinnie Barrett.