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Could It Be Magic
Under the melodrama of disco, the formerly ridiculous Barry Manilow song based on a Chopin melody becomes a masterpiece of excess, one of Donna's first shining moments on the dance floor.
- Eric Henwood-Greer, Victoria, Canada, 08.06.2007
Donna Summer
1976 |
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Barry Manilow
1973 |
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Comments about Could It Be Magic:
Donna Summer Hands Down - No Question About It
- D Moreno, Chicago, United States, 18.07.2007 |
Donna's cover is so much better than the original, the arrangement, her voice,... perfect.
And this is not the only one : Mac Arthur Parc, State of Independence, Lush life,...
- Dirk, Antwerp, Belgium, 18.07.2007 |
Donna made countless quality disco records including this one. When Barry "went disco" he gave us "Copacabana!" - Result = Donna wins hands down
- clooneyklone, Manchester, England, 18.07.2007 |
Let's not argue about talent! Both are Superstars with enormous talents! I will give Barry credit for composing such a wonderful song. However, Donna's version is superior to the original. The arrangement, the vocals, the energy,...No comparison. I am a true die-hard Donna Summer fan and she seldom receives credit for her contributions to modern music. Wake up everyone!!
- SF, Washington, DC, United States, 16.07.2007 |
Donna's "cover" version was so confident and so good, that Barry decided to use her (and Moroder/Bellotte's) arrangement for his own extended dance mix of the song in the late '90s. The ultimate homage when the writer changes his own style based on the success of am artist's cover? I think so.
- T-Box, LA, United States, 16.07.2007 |
Although Barry is a great songwriter, Donna makes this song absolutely shine. I truly doubt if many people would remember it, if not for Donna's cover
- Mykol, Baltimore, United States, 16.07.2007 |
Wow guys you have all gotten off track!! The questions was not about how is better Donna or Barry... it was how had the better version of Could it be Magic? I think both are good and it depends on your mood. If you just came home after a long day and wanted to unwind with a glass of wine maybe Barry's version might hit the spot ..But if you want hear the hear a song by a great song writer stepped up a few notches then no one and I mean no one can do that better than Donna!!! Lets fast foward to 1978.. McArthurs Park..I am sure to this day people think that Donna was the original artist that sang it..yes she is that good!!! Yes I am a fan of Barry but none of his music is on my IPOD>.but it's packed with Donna!! the only way to work out!!! Peace
- Jeff aka sohoman, Tampa, United States, 16.07.2007 |
Barry writes nice songs, while Donna is by far the better singer. With Donna Could It Be Magic became to a masterpiece. Actually I hate comparing, but in this case, no doubt: DONNA SUMMERs version is outstanding. Only she gave the real MAGIC to the song.
- Gus, Sofia, Bulgaria, 15.07.2007 |
The question is about these two songs - it was not a question of Donna's career vs. Barry's career. The two of them remain close friends today and each artist if busy trying to satisfy their own audience and sometimes those audiences meet - like at Elton John's benefit a few years back. Both Donna and Barry have made music history and are classics!
- C Koback, St Petersburg, FL, United States, 15.07.2007 |
Any true Barry fan should know Donna is still alive and kicking (both stars appear on Dave Koz's latest CD - and they shine). Having said that, Barry is an extremely gifted singer-songwriter while Donna has a fantastic, unmatchable voice... She hasn't hit the charts in a long time? So what? When it comes to quality and talent charts mean NOTHING.
- MusicFan, MusicLand, Other, 15.07.2007 |
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