Noticed a shout in wants for Melba Moore--Magic Touch.I Have the Bobby Fuller Four Version on a Mustang Demo copy.Whats the story on this track i once heard it was a big Cleethorpes Pier spin and is it the original version of the track

BOBBY FULLER FOUR - THE MAGIC TOUCH

Bobby, a Texan who relocated to Los Angeles, has one of the most tragic stories in the entire history of pop music. Obviously murdered, his death was ruled a suicide by the LAPD, and the murder has never been solved.

Bobby (along with his brother Randy) fronted a band that took strong inspiration from Buddy Holly, and also incorporated sounds from more contemporary sources. Their brief recording career is full of gems, and this single, with its strong r&B drive, is probably my favorite.

There's also a great demo version of this song (which was not released at the time it was recorded) by Melba Moore.

This was Bobby's final release, and inexplicably it did not hit the charts. This song should have been MASSIVE.

from 1966...

BOBBY FULLER - THE MAGIC TOUCH I didn't know the Bobby Fuller Four's version of the song. But concerning the Melba Moore's one, it have been included on the release of The 100's Club Anniversary compilation this year with other lost soul gems truly appreciated in the England Northern Soul circuit and which worth checking.

Anyway, thank's for posting it.

melba moore

The Magic Touch - 1966 (recorded 17-May-1966 --- unissued in U. S. A. on vinyl at the time, it was released in the U. K. on a 100 Club Anniversary Single 6T2 in 1986,

some info hope it helps.

ricky.

Not forgetting their original version of 'I Fought The Law'....absolute Garage classic!!!

I believe when Bobby was murdered he was made to drink petrol, you can guess the rest.

Edited February 18, 201114 yr by Soul-Slider

Thanks for the replies but does anyone know if this got much action,was it a cleggy spin and did it get any wigan spins,and has anyone heard it out in recent times

Aye up Patto I've played it out on occasion its a great record I havent heard other people play it out much tho. Unless Im going to the wrong places.

The Bobby Fuller Four version of the Magic Touch is really poor in comparison to Melba Moore.

Aye up Patto I've played it out on occasion its a great record I havent heard other people play it out much tho. Unless Im going to the wrong places.

Nice one mate great to see a good young DJ giving it an Airing,Always liked it great feel good factor dancer.Love Melba's version also but curious about when and where Bobby got the most action.

The Bobby Fuller Four version of the Magic Touch is really poor in comparison to Melba Moore.

Yikes, bite your tongue.

bobby fuller was spun at wigan by allan rhodes and maybe richard....circa 78...regards mark

bobby fuller was spun at wigan by allan rhodes and maybe richard....circa 78...regards mark

Thanks Mark thats the info i wanted,was told it got plays at cleggy also

Cheers--Patto