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"Body" is the third single released off the album Victory by The Jacksons. Marlon sang the song’s main verses[2] while the rest of the group sang the chorus.

"Body"
Single by The Jacksons
from the album Victory
B-side	"Body (Instrumental)"
Released	October 1984 (1984-10)
Recorded	1983–84
Genre	Pop funk[1]
Length	5:06
Label	Epic
Songwriter(s)	Marlon Jackson
Producer(s)	Marlon Jackson
The Jacksons singles chronology
"Torture" (1984) "Body" (1984) "Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)" (1989)
Music video
"Body" on YouTube

Neither Michael nor Jermaine appear in the music video, however it does feature the rest of The Jacksons, including Randy.[2]

Reception

Cash Box magazine said "'Body' is a light dance song that neither disappoints nor fully succeeds. Marred slightly by overused chord patterns, the tune nevertheless has a good pulse and particularly noteworthy build-up to the chorus and features strong tracks and vocals throughout."[3]

Personnel

• Marlon Jackson – lead and background vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, Linn programming, arranging
• Jackie, Michael, Randy and Tito Jackson – background vocals
• John Barnes – arranging, Fairlight computerized keyboard, additional synthesizers
• David Ervin – additional synthesizers
• David Williams – guitar
• Greg Wright – guitar solo
• Jonathan Moffett – Simmons drums
• Bill Bottrell – engineer, mixing
• Paul Erickson, Mitch Gibson, Bino Espinoza – assistant engineers
• Nelson Hayes – project coordinator

Charts

Chart (1984–85)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[4]	47
U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles[5]	39
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[6]	73

References

External links

• Genius: Body - Lyrics

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