Body and Soul (Anita Baker song)

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"Body and Soul"
Body and Soul by Anita Baker (1994).jpg
Single by Anita Baker
from the album Rhythm of Love
B-side
  • "Sweet Love"
  • "Caught Up in the Rapture"
  • "Giving You the Best That I Got"
ReleasedAugust 15, 1994
Recorded1994
Genre
Length3:58
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)
  • Ellen Shipley
  • Rick Nowels
Producer(s)Barry J. Eastmond
Anita Baker singles chronology
"Giving You the Best That I Got"
(1988) 		"Body and Soul"
(1994) 		"I Apologize"
(1994)

"Body and Soul" is a song by American recording artist Anita Baker. The song was released in 1994 as the lead single in support of her album, Rhythm of Love.

Critical reception[]

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "What a pleasure it is to welcome Baker back to the fold. On this glorious peek into her new "Rhythm Of Love" opus, she gives us the beautiful tones that have set her apart from the typical R&B diva, warmly embracing a soothing retro-pop ballad arrangement. A bit more adult and sophisticated than top 40 is currently programming, but we pray that tastemakers will make room for something so creatively satisfying. It's so rare that we are given music of this high caliber."[1] Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented, "Soul music's best female balladeer gives a lesson in body language. Advise listeners of lovers' radio to dim the lights, move their body gently and let their heart speak."[2] James Hamilton from Music Week's RM Dance Update deemed it a "gorgeous bluesy piano played wailing husky gospel-jazz-soul waltz".[3]

Chart performance[]

"Body and Soul" peaked to #4 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles and #36 on Billboard's Hot 100. The song earned Baker another top 40 pop hit following 1988's "Just Because", which peaked to #14 on the same chart.[4]

Charts[]

References[]

  1. ^ Flick, Larry (August 20, 1994). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 79. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  2. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. September 10, 1994. p. 10. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  3. ^ Hamilton, James (September 17, 1994). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 6. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  4. ^ Billboard Singles Chart history.Billobard.com
  5. ^ "ANITA BAKER - BODY & SOUL" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  6. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 18 September 1994 - 24 September 1994". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  7. ^ "Anita Baker full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  8. ^ "Anita Baker Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  9. ^ "Anita Baker Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  10. ^ "Anita Baker Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  11. ^ "Anita Baker Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  12. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1994". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.

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