Body II Body
Samantha Mumba
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted and peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart, a follow-up to the success of Mumba's debut single.
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Song Content"Body II Body" is a pop song that features a sample of David Bowie's 1983 song, "Ashes to Ashes."
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Song CreditsThe 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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Body II Body" was filmed in Miami and shows Mumba dancing on a beach and by a swimming pool.
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Notable RecognitionDespite 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.
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Cover VersionIn 2019, Australian vocalist Amastro released a cover of "Body II Body".
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Album PerformanceThe 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.
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Song ReleaseIn 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.
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CollaborationThe 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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