"Just an Illusion" is a song by the British trio Imagination. Co-written by Steve Jolley, Tony Swain, Ashley Ingram and Leee John, the song was a major European hit, peaking at number 2 in the group's native UK. In the United States, "Just an Illusion" went to number 27 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The song also peaked at number 15 on the dance charts.
Track listing 7" single "Just an Illusion" – 3:55 "Just an Illusion" (Instrumental) – 3:40
Chart performance Weekly charts Chart (1982)PeakpositionAustralian (Kent Music Report)64France (IFOP)3Italy (FIMI)2South Africa (Springbok Radio)3Spain (AFYVE)1US Billboard Hot Black Singles27US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play15
Year-end charts Chart (1982)PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)65France (IFOP)7Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)87Netherlands (Single Top 100)83South Africa (Springbok Radio)9UK (OCC)25
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Samples "Get Your Number", co-written by Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Johntá Austin, and Bryan-Michael Cox and recorded by Carey on her album The Emancipation of Mimi (2005), samples the song.
On the live telecasts of the PBA Tour on USA Network from 1982 to 1984, the instrumental track was used as background music during the in-between round segments.
See also List of number-one singles of 1982 (Spain)
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