Body Talk
Imagination
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Morning, afternoon, and night We lay together side by side Searchin' for lust Searchin' for breath Searchin' for the touch of life No words are spoken The only sound we hear Is body talk, body talk The heat of passion is such A beautiful thing as it overflows Pleasure grows all the dreams it can bring Ooh, your lips in my eyes and gentle sighs With body talk, body talk Cool and kind, so soft and pure, a touching moment Heated feelings once explode, but have melted We were two souls torn apart with bitter ages Through expression not aggression, we have become one Body talk, body talk Cool and kind, so soft and pure, a touching moment Heated feelings once explode, but have melted We are two souls torn apart with bitter ages Through expression not aggression, we have become one Searchin' for lust Searchin' for breath Searchin' for the touch of life No words are spoken The only sound we hear Is body talk, body talk, body talk, body talk, body talk Baa dee daa dee baa ree ree daa (Body talk) Ooh Now sugar (Body talk) Aah aah aah (Body talk) Oh ah (Body talk) Baa dee dee daa (Body talk) Ooh body to body
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Written by: STEVE JOLLEY, LEEE JOHN, ASHLEY INGRAM, TONY SWAIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"Body Talk" was released as a lead single from Imagination's debut album "Body Talk," in April 1981.
- The song attained 8 weeks at the top of the UK Disco Chart and peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Band Members"Imagination," the band that created this hit, comprised three talented artists: Leee John, Ashley Ingram, and Errol Kennedy.
- The trio formed the band in 1981, the same year "Body Talk" was released.
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Music Genre"Body Talk" is categorized within the genre of British soul and dance music.
- Despite being part of these genres, the song has a notable funk influence, giving it a distinct sound that made Imagination famous.
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Album SuccessBesides the song, the album "Body Talk" also became a major success.
- It reached No. 20 on the UK Albums Chart, helped by the popularity of "Body Talk" and other singles launched from the album.
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Songwriting"Body Talk" was written by the band members themselves - Leee John, Ashley Ingram, and Errol Kennedy.
- The song, like many of their tracks, has a sensual undertone, which was a characteristic feature of Imagination's music.
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Music Video"Body Talk" also had a music video that featured the band members.
- Leee John, the band's lead singer, was particularly noticeable in the video due to his distinctive and flamboyant style.
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International SuccessWhile it was a major hit in the UK, "Body Talk" also charted in several other countries.
- It reached Top 10 in the charts in Belgium and the Netherlands, indicating the band's international appeal.
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Legacy"Body Talk" started a successful run for the band Imagination, with multiple chart-topping hits following it.
- The song continues to be played in retro music channels and disco-themed parties, nearly 40 years after its release.
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