Midnight Magic is the seventh studio album by the musical group the Commodores, released in 1979. The album was certified Gold in the UK by the BPI. Critical reception The New York Times stated "the Commodores, too, have their disco‐dance numbers. But this group's principal appeal would seem to be its ability to come up with classy “makeout” music. The new Midnight Magic, which is moving up the album charts quickly, will disappoint no one in search of just that. And as usual, the Commodores’ ability to span a wide stylistic range and to avoid some of the more tired cliches of black vocal instrumental groups is extremely refreshing. Smash Hits called it, "solid professional funk, but still faceless and only moderately entertaining - mainly because of a distinct threadbareness in the melody department." Midnight Magic was Grammy nominated in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus. Singles A song called "Still" became the band's second U.S. #1 single. Another single was the #4 hit "Sail On". Record World said of the single "Wonderland" that "the vocals will mesmerize all tastes." "Wonderland" reached #25. Track listing Personnel Commodores Lionel Richie – vocals, acoustic piano, keyboards, saxophones Milan Williams – keyboards Thomas McClary – vocals, guitars Ronald LaPread – bass Walter Orange – vocals, drums William King – trumpet Additional musicians Harold Hudson – horn and string arrangements (1, 3, 6) James Anthony Carmichael – horn and string arrangements (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9) The Mean Machine David Cochrane Harold Hudson Darrell Jones Winston Sims Production Commodores – producers, arrangements James Anthony Carmichael – producer, arrangements Calvin Harris – engineer, mixing Jane Clark – engineer, mixing Bernie Grundman – mastering John Cabalka – art direction Ginny Livingston – design Gene Gurley – photography Suzee Ikeda – product manager Benjamin Ashburn – management Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Singles Sales and certifications References Commodores albums 1979 albums Albums produced by James Anthony Carmichael Albums produced by Lionel Richie Motown albums Albums recorded at A&M Studios