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"Body II Body" is a song by Irish singer Samantha Mumba, released as the second single from her album Gotta Tell You in October 2000. The chorus from David Bowie's "Ashes to Ashes" is sampled heavily in the song. It reached number two in Ireland, number five in the United Kingdom, number nine in Iceland and number 14 in Australia.


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2001
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Samantha Mumba

Samantha Tamania Anne Cecilia Mumba (born 18 January 1983) is an Irish singer and actress. She shot to fame in 2000 with the release of her debut single "Gotta Tell You", which reached the Top 10 in Ireland, UK and US. After a relatively short music career, she starred in numerous films, most notably in the 2002 film The Time Machine. She has also appeared in a number of Irish independent films. She returned to public attention when she appeared in the 2008 series of Dancing On Ice. In 2011 Mumba confirmed her retirement from music and to focus mainly on her acting career. more »

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Song Information
"Body II Body" is a song by Irish singer Samantha Mumba, released as the second single from her debut album "Gotta Tell You" in the UK on 30 October 2000.
Chart Performance
The song debuted and peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart, a follow-up to the success of Mumba's debut single.
Song Content
"Body II Body" is a pop song that features a sample of David Bowie's 1983 song, "Ashes to Ashes."
Song Credits
The song was written by Mumba, David Bowie, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen and Hallgeir Rustan, and it was produced by the Norwegian production team Stargate.
Music Video
The music video for "Body II Body" was filmed in Miami and shows Mumba dancing on a beach and by a swimming pool.
Notable Recognition
Despite peaking at only number five, "Body II Body" remained on the UK chart for a rather long period of time. Its chart performance is considered successful, and its presence on the dance floor undeniably left a mark on the early 2000s music scene.
Cover Version
In 2019, Australian vocalist Amastro released a cover of "Body II Body".
Album Performance
The album "Gotta Tell You," where "Body II Body" appeared, reached a peak of number four on the UK Albums Chart and has since been certified double platinum.
Song Release
In the United States, the song was not released as a single. However, it still generated radio airplay and was included on certain editions of the album.
Collaboration
The song represented a unique collaboration between Samantha Mumba, who was a rising pop star at the time, and David Bowie, who was a music industry veteran and an influential figure in pop and rock music.

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