Blue Magic, Major Harris & Margie Joseph

Along with the Stylistics and the Delfonics, Blue Magic ensured that Philly soul was known for vocal groups with high-tenor lead vocalists as much as wailers and crooners. Featuring most prominently the exceptional voice of Ted Wizard Mills, Blue Magic enjoyed remarkable success as a quintet from 1973 through 1976, during which they released their first four albums, starting with Blue Magic, and took a dozen singles to Billboard's R&B chart, reaching number one with "Sideshow," also a Top Ten pop hit and million-seller. Known most for their plush and elaborately arranged balla...