[3] Following the success of the rock-orientated track "Talking in Your Sleep", Bucks Fizz were keen to replicate it with the release of this similar-themed song.

With the public still familiar with their clean-cut pop image, the move was unsuccessful and "Magical" became the group's lowest charting single.

[6] The single was significant in that it was the first release with new member Shelley Preston, who had joined a few months earlier, although she didn't perform on the recording.

An alternative edit of the song, featuring vocals by departed member Jay Aston was uncovered during production for the album The Lost Masters 2 - The Final Cut.

Years later, Aston commented on the incident and was angered by the time and money that had been spent re-recording it[citation needed].