"Could It Be Magic" is a popular song by the American singer and songwriter, Barry Manilow. The track was first released in 1973 and has since become one of his signature songs. It was written by Adrienne Anderson and Barry Manilow himself. The lyrics of the song tell a story of finding love and the magical feelings that come with it. Over the years, "Could It Be Magic" has been covered by various artists, but Barry Manilow's version remains the most well-known. The song's popularity was further boosted by its inclusion in Manilow's debut album, "Barry Manilow," which quickly became a commercial success.
The song's popularity was further boosted by its inclusion in Manilow's debut album, "Barry Manilow," which quickly became a commercial success. The music video of "Could It Be Magic" was not released initially, as music videos were not as prevalent at the time. However, with the rise of the internet and platforms like YouTube, fans can now enjoy the official music video on Barry Manilow's official YouTube channel.
Curae of gold
A Touch of Gold was a book I really enjoyed when I read it. A King Midas retelling and that’s something I’ve never read before. Annie Sullivan is back with the second book in this duology. A Curse of Gold is out now and I was able to get an e-ARC on Netgalley to read and review.
After barely surviving thieving, bloodthirsty pirates and a harrowing quest at sea to retrieve her stolen treasure, Kora finds readjusting to palace life just as deadly. Kora’s people openly turn against her, threatening her overthrow as heir to the throne—a cursed queen who has angered Dionysus. When Dionysus puts out a challenge to kill the girl with the golden touch and burn down her kingdom, it’s not just her future on the throne in danger. Kora’s life and entire kingdom are now on contract.
As bold and brave as ever, Kora sets out to find Dionysus, the very person who is trying to kill her, on the mysterious disappearing island of Jipper. Kora has no other choice. If she wants to save her kingdom and have any chance at reversing her father’s curse, she will have to enter into a deadly game with Dionysus, the greatest trickster the world, or the underworld, has ever seen.
Curses and queens. Pirates and kings. Gods and magic. This highly anticipated sequel to Annie Sullivan’s enchanting A Touch of Gold, the story of the daughter King Midas turned to gold, is the gripping crescendo to this sweeping fantasy adventure. The final saga of a cursed queen, a vengeful Greek god, and a dazzling kingdom in the balance.
Review
A Touch of Gold was a lot of fun and left me excited to see how Kora’s story would continue. Now that she has found her father’s gold, the next obstacle comes to stand in her way. Dionysus is threatening a war on her kingdom and she can’t let that happen. So she decides to try and stop him before he can attack everything she loves.
Greek mythology is always something I love reading about, so it was a lot of fun seeing all of those elements in this story. It was definitely an element I really enjoyed in this book. Our cast of characters that we got to know and love during the first book are back to go on that adventure in this sequel. It was great reading about everyone again. A new character, Triton, was by far my favorite and he really made this book so much fun. I’d say he’s my favorite of them all.
A Curse of Gold is action packed. It doesn’t take long for the adventure to stop and it just doesn’t seem to stop. This makes it a fast read, but it’s also something that made me love this book left. I mean of course doing what this cast of characters wants to do will cause a lot to happen, but it felt like one thing after another kept on happening. For me it felt like the characters never had a chance to reflect or to really grow. The only one who really developed in my eyes was Triton. I just wish I had seen that more of the characters we have already grown to love.
If you’re looking for a book packed with action and humor, I would definitely suggest you pick up this duology!
Even though this conclusion wasn’t everything I was hoping for, it was quite the ride. I’m happy I read this and will definitely have to check out more King Midas retellings. Have you read any good fantasy books lately? Let me know in the comments.
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After barely surviving thieving, bloodthirsty pirates and a harrowing quest at sea to retrieve her stolen treasure, Kora finds readjusting to palace life just as deadly. Her people openly turn against her, threatening to overthrow her as heir to the throne due to fear of her magical powers. When Dionysus puts out a challenge to kill the girl with the golden touch and burn down her kingdom, it’s not just her future on the throne in danger. Kora’s life and entire kingdom are now on contract.
On YouTube, the video for "Could It Be Magic" has garnered a significant number of views and positive comments from fans across the world. The video showcases Manilow's captivating stage presence and his ability to deliver a heartfelt performance. The visuals combine elements of magic and romance, enhancing the overall theme of the song. Furthermore, the YouTube algorithm recommends other related videos, allowing fans to explore more of Barry Manilow's discography, watch live performances, and discover covers of "Could It Be Magic" by other talented artists. With its timeless appeal, "Could It Be Magic" continues to captivate audiences and remains a beloved classic in Barry Manilow's extensive repertoire. Thanks to YouTube, fans can easily access and enjoy this magical song whenever they want..
Reviews for "The Diverse Covers of 'Could It Be Magic': Examining Different Interpretations"
1. Sara - 2/5 stars - I can't believe this video has so many views! The quality is terrible, the editing is amateur, and the audio is muffled. I was excited to watch a performance of Barry Manilow's "Could It Be Magic," but I was sorely disappointed. The video seemed like it was recorded on an old VHS tape and uploaded straight to YouTube without any effort to improve it. There are much better versions available online, so I would suggest skipping this one and searching for a higher quality performance instead.
2. Mark - 1/5 stars - This is by far the worst Barry Manilow video I've ever watched. The audio is completely out of sync with the video, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the song. The video quality is extremely poor, and it's as if someone recorded this performance with a potato. I'm a big fan of Barry Manilow, but this video ruined the experience for me. It's a shame that such a legendary artist has to be represented by such a low-quality video on YouTube.
3. Rachel - 2/5 stars - I was hoping to find a good performance of "Could It Be Magic" by Barry Manilow, but this video fell short of my expectations. The video quality is grainy and the audio is distorted, making it difficult to fully enjoy the song. Additionally, the video seems to be poorly edited, with awkward cuts and transitions that detract from the overall viewing experience. I would recommend looking for a different video rendition of this song to fully appreciate Barry Manilow's talent.