Body II Body
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"Body II Body" is a song by Samantha Mumba
, released as the second single from her album Gotta Tell You
in the autumn of 2000. The chorus from David Bowie
's "Ashes to Ashes
" is sampled heavily in the song. The single reached the top 5 in the UK and #2 in Ireland. The single wasn't released in the US. Parts of it were featured in a seatbelt awareness commercial
in Ireland
.
UK CD2
12" vinyl
Cassette
Samantha Mumba
Samantha Tamania Anne Cecilia Mumba is an Irish singer and actress.Her first album was released in 2000. Her most notable role was Mara in the 2002 film The Time Machine. She has also appeared in a number of Irish independent films.-Early life, education and early career:Mumba was born in Dublin,...
, released as the second single from her album Gotta Tell You
Gotta Tell You
"Gotta Tell You" is the debut single by Irish singer Samantha Mumba, released in 2000. The song was written and produced by the Swedish team BAG & Arnthor . It was an international hit, peaking at number four on the U.S...
in the autumn of 2000. The chorus from David Bowie
David Bowie
David Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
's "Ashes to Ashes
Ashes to Ashes (David Bowie song)
"Ashes to Ashes" is a single by David Bowie, released in 1980. It made #1 in the UK and was the first cut from the Scary Monsters album, also a #1 hit. As well as its musical qualities, it is noted for its innovative video, directed by Bowie and David Mallet...
" is sampled heavily in the song. The single reached the top 5 in the UK and #2 in Ireland. The single wasn't released in the US. Parts of it were featured in a seatbelt awareness commercial
Advertising
Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience to take some action with respect to products, ideas, or services. Most commonly, the desired result is to drive consumer behavior with respect to a commercial offering, although political and ideological advertising is also common...
in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
.
Track listing
UK CD1/Australian CD single- "Body II Body"
- "Believe in Me"
- "The Way It Makes You Feel"
- "Body II Body" (Video)
UK CD2
- "Body II Body" (radio edit)
- "Body II Body" (Robbie Rivera's Vocal Mix)
- "Body II Body" (Tall Paul Vocal Mix)
12" vinyl
- Tall Paul Vocal Mix
- Tall Paul Instrumental Mix
- Flex Mix
- Oxide Mix
- Sweet P Remix
Cassette
- "Body II Body" (radio edit)
- "Body II Body" (Oxide Mix)
Charts
Charts (2000/2001) | Peak position |
---|---|
Australian Singles Chart | 14 |
Belgium Singles Chart | 40 |
French Singles Chart | 53 |
Irish Singles Chart | 2 |
New Zealand Singles Chart | 45 |
Swedish Singles Chart | 40 |
Switzerland Singles Chart | 58 |
UK Singles Chart | 5 |
U.S Billboard Hot Dance Songs | 30 |