Blue Magic (1978) Four Leaf Clover

On their fourth and final album of the 1970s and their first without the original lineup (The Sawyer Brothers having parted ways after the poorly received Mystic Dragons album) it saw them record in LA. With Skip Scarborough as producer and songwriting assistance from Phillip Bailey the album has the sleek funk of Earth, Wind and Fire but also mixing in their extensive use of flutes and horns. The album is bears some of their strongest compositions in the closing two tracks; the sensual piano driven Sweet Woman and the successful Blue Magic/EWF collaboration, I Waited though most of the album still featured the usual set of ballads some attempted disco. While the guitar riff oriented Purple Passion is too lacking in feeling, Four Leaf Clover is the cut that works best at complimenting BM's style with a disco beat. The rocking bassline drives the song with layered harmonies and an upbeat vibe that still emphasised the lush, high harmonies of the group known for tear jerkers than floor fillers.