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Body and Soul (Anita Baker song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Body and Soul
| cover = Body and Soul by Anita Baker (1994).jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Anita Baker
| album = Rhythm of Love
| B-side =
| released = 1994
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre =
| length = 3:58
| label = Elektra
| writer =
| producer = Barry J. Eastmond
| prev_title = Giving You the Best That I Got
| prev_year = 1988
| next_title = I Apologize
| next_year = 1994
| misc =
}}
"'Body and Soul'" is a song by American recording artist Anita Baker, released in 1994 as the lead single in support of her fifth album, 'Rhythm of Love' (1994).
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."
Steve Baltin from 'Cash Box' said, "Clearly Baker from the first note, the song stands out in the crowded R&B field because of its slightly jazzy feel. A winner all the way." Caroline Sullivan from 'The Guardian' noted that "her lazy phrasing deftly lifts the string-saturated Body And Soul out of Whitney Houston-ville".Sullivan, Caroline (September 23, 1994). "Music: Pop". 'The Guardian'. 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." James Hamilton from 'Music Week's 'RM' Dance Update deemed it a "gorgeous bluesy piano played wailing husky gospel-jazz-soul waltz".
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.[ Billboard Singles Chart history].Billboard.com In Europe, it charted in the UK, peaking at #48 on the UK Singles Chart.
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References
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