The Magic of Sarah Vaughan

The Magic of Sarah Vaughan
The Magic of Sarah Vaughan
Studio album by Sarah Vaughan
Released	1959
Label	Mercury
Sarah Vaughan chronology

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Billboard	positive^[1]
Billboard	positive^[2]
Billboard	positive^[3] (1964 reissue)

The Magic of Sarah Vaughan is a studio album by Sarah Vaughan released in 1959 on Mercury Records.

Track listing

12-inch LP (Mercury – MG 20438, SR 60110)

Side 1
No.	Title	Length
1.	"That Old Black Magic"	2:50
2.	"Careless"	2:05
3.	"Separate Ways"	2:20
4.	"Are You Certain"	2:12
5.	"Mary Contrary"	2:38
6.	"Broken-Hearted Melody"	2:15

Side 2
No.	Title	Length
1.	"I've Got the World on a String"	3:05
2.	"Don't Look at Me That Way"	2:10
3.	"Love Is a Random Thing"	2:47
4.	"Friendly Enemies"	2:15
5.	"What's So Bad About It"	1:55
6.	"Sweet Affection"	2:01

References

↑ "Reviews of this week's LPs". Billboard. 11 January 1959. p. 37. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
↑ "Showcase of new and outstanding LPs". Billboard. 1 February 1960. p. 56. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
↑ "Album reviews". Billboard. 15 August 1964. p. 24. Retrieved 14 April 2026.

[Billboard_11_January_1959-1] "Reviews of this week's LPs". Billboard. 11 January 1959. p. 37. Retrieved 14 April 2026.

[Billboard_1_February_1960-2] "Showcase of new and outstanding LPs". Billboard. 1 February 1960. p. 56. Retrieved 14 April 2026.

[Billboard_15_August_1964-3] "Album reviews". Billboard. 15 August 1964. p. 24. Retrieved 14 April 2026.

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Sarah Vaughan
Albums Singles
Studio albums	Sarah Vaughan (1950) Sarah Vaughan (1955) In the Land of Hi-Fi After Hours Sassy Swingin' Easy Sarah Vaughan in a Romantic Mood Sarah Vaughan and Billy Eckstine Sing the Best of Irving Berlin Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin Sarah Vaughan Sings Broadway: Great Songs from Hit Shows No Count Sarah Vaughan and Violins The Magic of Sarah Vaughan Close to You Dreamy The Divine One My Heart Sings Count Basie/Sarah Vaughan After Hours You're Mine You The Explosive Side of Sarah Vaughan Sarah Sings Soulfully Sarah + 2 Snowbound Sweet 'n' Sassy Star Eyes Sarah Slightly Classical Vaughan with Voices Pop Artistry of Sarah Vaughan The Lonely Hours ¡Viva! Vaughan Sarah Vaughan Sings the Mancini Songbook The New Scene It's a Man's World Sassy Swings Again A Time in My Life Sarah Vaughan with Michel Legrand Feelin' Good Send in the Clowns I Love Brazil! How Long Has This Been Going On? The Duke Ellington Songbook, Vol. 1 The Duke Ellington Songbook, Vol. 2 Copacabana Songs of the Beatles Send in the Clowns Crazy and Mixed Up The Planet Is Alive...Let It Live! Brazilian Romance
Live albums	At Mister Kelly's After Hours at the London House Sassy Swings the Tivoli Live in Japan Sarah Vaughan with the Jimmy Rowles Quintet Ronnie Scott's Presents Sarah Vaughan Live Gershwin Live! One Night Stand – The Town Hall Concert 1947 In the City of Lights Linger Awhile: Live at Newport and More Divine Lady of Song
Compilation albums	Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi Sarah Vaughan's Golden Hits
Other album appearances	2:00 AM Paradise Cafe Back on the Block
Extended plays	Hot Jazz The Divine Sarah Sings
Songs	"Tenderly" "Nature Boy" "It's Magic" "Black Coffee" "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)" "I'm Crazy to Love You" "Our Very Own" "(I Love the Girl) I Love the Guy" "Thinking of You" "These Things I Offer You (for a Lifetime)" "Vanity" "Sinner or Saint" "Make Yourself Comfortable" "How Important Can It Be?" "Whatever Lola Wants" "Experience Unnecessary" "C'est la vie" "Mr. Wonderful" "The Banana Boat Song" "Passing Strangers" "Broken Hearted Melody" "Smooth Operator" "Misty" "Eternally" "A Lover's Concerto" "Autumn in New York" "Body and Soul" "Dancing in the Dark" "Don't Blame Me" "Everything I Have Is Yours" "I've Got a Crush on You" "If You Could See Me Now" "Moonlight in Vermont" "My Funny Valentine" "Poor Butterfly" "Send In the Clowns" "Someone to Watch Over Me" "With These Hands"
Related topics	The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan Sarah: Dedicated to You Unmarked Van: A Tribute to Sarah Vaughan