Mystic Merlin were originally a novelty act incorporating magic into their live shows before being taken seriously on the soul / dance scene.
The group were, originally known as Mystic Merlin's Magic Band.
They then became, simply, Mystic Merlin and in 1980 they signed with Capitol and released the, Charles Kipps produced, album 'Mystic Merlin'.
It featured the dance classic 'Just Can't Give You Up', a U.K. Top 20 single (the acappella from which was utilized by the U.K. group Life On Earth on their single 'Can't Give You Up').
A second album, entitled 'Sixty Thrills A Minute' followed in 1981.
Recorded in Hollywood, the album featured the original line-up with further artistic input from Paulinho Da Costa, Jim Gilstrap, Bill Champlin, Cheryl Lynn, Gene Page, Charles Veal and Ernie Watts amongst others.
After that release they added Freddle Jackson to the group, and he sang on their third Capitol album, 'Full Moon'.
The album included 'Mr Magician', popular among U.K. soul / dance fans.
The song 'Your Love' was penned by Freddie Jackson and Barry Strutt and was originally titled 'Don't Let Your Love (Love Without A Meaning)'.
It was written in the attic of Clyde Bullard's home in the Bronx.
Incidentally, Clyde's uncle is Bill Withers.
Mystic Merlin continued to record after the departure of Freddie Jackson for a successful solo career.
In 1990, they recorded a single entitled 'Dream Lover' which was released on TAPE.
They have also recorded under the name of Storm (not to be confused with the same group who recorded 'Can't Nobody Love Me Like You').
In the aftermath of the September 11th disaster, Clyde Bullard and Barry Strutt wrote a song entitled 'Standing Tall', which was performed at a rememberance service for that day.
Barry Strutt is an attorney today, although he still writes with Clyde and is in touch with Jerry Anderson.
Sadly, Leslie Dorsey was killed driving a gypsy cab.
Leslie was a classically trained singer, and sang on streets corners as part of a Black barbershop quartet.
Jerry Anderson passed away in January 2020.
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