Don't Lose the Magic
"Don't Lose the Magic" is a 1992 dance/house song recorded by American dance/house singer Shawn Christopher, which was co-written by Mike "Hitman" Wilson, Shawn's brother Gavin Christopher and Bill Dickens, and co-produced by Wilson with Neal Howard, Chris Cooke, George Hess and engineer Goh Hotoda. The single was the follow up to "Another Sleepless Night", as well as her second number-one single on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, reaching the top spot on March 28, 1992, for two weeks.[1] On the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it peaked at number 71, while in the United Kingdom, it reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart,[2] her highest chart position there.
"Don't Lose the Magic" | ||||
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Single by Shawn Christopher | ||||
from the album Another Sleepless Night | ||||
Released | 1992 | |||
Recorded | 1991 | |||
Genre | House, dance-pop | |||
Length | 3:55 | |||
Label | Arista Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Mike "Hitman" Wilson Gavin Christopher Bill Dickens | |||
Producer(s) | Mike "Hitman" Wilson Goh Hotoda Neal Howard Chris Cooke George Hess | |||
Shawn Christopher singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Don't Lose the Magic" on YouTube |
Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard commented, "The track, which has been remixed by Mike "Hitman" Wilson, David Morales, and Todd Terry, is a slammin', R&B flavored houser that frames Christopher's fine voice with spiraling strings and a warm bass line. Guaranteed to pack dancefloors".[3] He also added that "the beats pump hard, the hook is undeniable, and Christopher proves that she is far from a one-hit wonder."[4] Music & Media wrote, "The '70s disco magic is revived."[5]
Track listings
- 12 inch single (US)[6]
- A1 Don't Lose The Magic (Hitman's 12") 7:13
- A2 Don't Lose The Magic (Dee Reprise) 3:30
- B1 Don't Lose The Magic (Morales' 12") 7:52
- B2 Don't Lose The Magic (Magic Todd Dub) 5:45
- CD promo (US)[7]
- Don't Lose The Magic (Hitman's 7") 4:01
- Don't Lose The Magic (Hitmans 12") 7:13
Charts
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) | 30 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 22 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 27 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company) | 30 |
UK Music Week Dance Singles[8] | 4 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | 71 |
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 1 |
References
- Hot Dance Club Songs, Billboard.com, issue date March 28, 1992
- Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 106. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- Flick, Larry (8 February 1992). "Dance Trax: Sledge Is Back; Sims Simmers; Abdul Exudes Club Vibe" (PDF). Billboard. p. 23. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- Flick, Larry (22 February 1992). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 76. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 28 March 1992. p. 24. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- Release Information at Discogs
- Release Information at Discogs
- "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 21 March 1992. p. 20. Retrieved 29 September 2020.