Magic and stuff isn’t really my thing. Depending on the context I will listen to music or watch TV shows involving it, unless it goes overboard. I’ve noticed there are a lot of songs that either involve this topic or use it as some type of allegory. And Halloween’s around the corner so I figured now would be a good time to release this list.
#10: Magic Carpet Ride- Steppenwolf
I’m gonna be honest, I was introduced to this song through the Wizards Of Waverly Place movie. There was a cover version from a group by the name of KSM featured in the film. I have heard the original version though, and I probably prefer the cover over the original. Granted you’re not gonna catch me listening to either version on a daily basis, that’s part of the reason why this is the lowest on the list. However, it’s also one of this group’s most notable songs so it wouldn’t be fair for me to not include it on this list as either a selection or an honorable mention. Side Note: did not realize this was the same group behind Born To Be Wild.
#9: Strange Magic- Electric Light Orchestra
This is another song I was introduced to through a cover. This one was featured in the very beginning of Ella Enchanted. While this is also not a song I listen to on a daily basis, I will find myself singing or humming along to it whenever it is playing (well at least the Ella Enchanted version anyway). As you can probably tell, this is another case where I prefer a cover version to the original. In my defense, Ella Enchanted is AWESOME and the film’s rendition of Strange Magic is very pleasant to listen to. The harmonies are gorgeous and extremely catchy. So that’s pretty much why this is just barely higher than Magic Carpet Ride (aside from being one of Electric Light Orchestra’s most notable songs).
#8: Magic- Olivia Newton-John
And here we have yet another song I was introduced to through a cover and through Disney. Meaghan Martin (AKA: Tess Tyler from Camp Rock) did a cover for Wizards. This is however the first track on this list where I don’t like the cover more than the original track. I have seen Xanadu, quite a few times. Obviously this is how I heard the original version. The song is relatively nostalgic, I’ll give it that. But overall I don’t think much of it. But again like the previous two songs. It’s mainly on this list because it is a notable song in its respective artist’s library. I don’t think it would be fair to not include it on the list despite not caring for the song.
#7: 24K Magic- Bruno Mars
Put Your Pinky Rings Up To The MOON! That’s probably my favorite lyric on this track. Actually this song has several lyrics I find catchy as HELL! Like most of Bruno’s library, this song is an absolute BOP. While there are definitely several that I like more than this, that doesn’t mean I won’t smile whenever I hear this play. This is just one of those songs that you can’t help but smile at or dance to. Yes it sometimes does feel like a rehash of Uptown Funk, but it’s a rehash done very well. Again, Bruno has better songs, but I don’t think I will ever get sick of listening to this. I apologize if I sound a little bit too cheesy by saying this, but the pure joy of this track will definitely make you feel #Blessed! I’ll stop now.
#6: Abracadabra- Steve Miller Band
This is actually the only song on this list that I do not know very well. I listened to it for the very first time recently. This song has a whimsical feel to it as I guess it should considering its name’s sake. So of all the songs on this list, it’s probably the most Halloween-ish out of the bunch. This is also probably the most underrated song on the list as well. And I say that because this is the track I’ve heard the least about aside from semi-recently when it was sampled for Eminem’s Houdini, which to be honest is also a decent contender for this list. But honestly I did find this song to be a relatively decent listen. Just not on a daily basis.
#5: Superstition- Stevie Wonder
I love this song. It’s one of Stevie’s best, which says a lot considering it’s FREAKIN Stevie Wonder. He hit the jackpot with that ICONIC medley. If you don’t know that medley you’ve been living under a rock. It’s catchy as HELL and instantly identifiable. And unlike most of the songs on this list, I actually listen to this A LOT! This is probably the song on this list that I listen to the most. So why is it not #1? Because as iconic as it is and as much as I love this song, the rest of the selections are in my humble opinion more iconic in terms of a magic-theme. But if this list was simply a worst to best list or if these selections were ranked based on cultural influence alone, this would undeniably top the list.
#4: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo- Cinderella
Another song on this list that everybody definitely knows. Probably the most light-hearted song on this list, Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo is just one of many things that makes Cinderella iconic as Hell. Cinderella’s dress transformation will forever be one the most important moments in animation and film history. Most of that is because of this song as well as the phrase itself. Just the phrase Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo alone in my opinion is unique for its time and perfectly captures the wonder of Cinderella’s magical transformation. I think that’s part of the reason why the song stands the test of time and remains influential. No matter how old you get, Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo is forever ingrained into our childhoods.
#3: I Put A Spell On You- Screamin' Jay" Hawkins
Black Magic- Little Mix 
The Family Madrigal- Encanto-Cute enough track -They don't talk about Bruno
Love Potion #9- Various 
Abracadabra- Lady Gaga
Houdini- Dua Lipa
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