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| Released | November 1, 1981 [1] | |||
| Genre | Jazz fusion | |||
| Length | 43:08 | |||
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Magic is the fifth studio album by Japanese Jazz fusion band T-Square, who were then known as The Square. It was released on November 1, 1981.
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| Released | November 1, 1981 [1] | |||
| Genre | Jazz fusion | |||
| Length | 43:08 | |||
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Magic is the fifth studio album by Japanese Jazz fusion band T-Square, who were then known as The Square. It was released on November 1, 1981.
All music is composed by Masahiro Andoh, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "It's Magic" (lyrics: Linda Hennrick) | 5:15 |
| 2. | "Chou Chow" | 4:09 |
| 3. | "I'll Never Forget You" (lyrics: Linda Hennrick) | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Little Mermaid" | 4:15 |
| 5. | "Larisa" (music: Daisaku Kume) | 4:13 |
| 6. | "Chase" | 3:06 |
| 7. | "Sunshine Sunshine" (music: Daisaku Kume, lyrics: Linda Hennrick) | 4:12 |
| 8. | "Wandering Soldier" | 4:28 |
| 9. | "I LUV U" (music: Daisaku Kume, lyrics: Linda Hennrick) | 4:18 |
| 10. | "Kawaii Techno" (music: Daisaku Kume) | 5:36 |
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