"Body" is the third single released off the album Victory by The Jacksons. Marlon Jackson (who wrote and produced the track) sang the song’s main verses while the rest of the group (excluding Jermaine Jackson) sang the chorus.
Jermaine Jackson did not participate in the recording in any capacity, and neither Michael Jackson nor Jermaine appear in the music video. The video does feature the rest of The Jacksons: Marlon, Tito, Jackie and Randy.
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."
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)PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Hot 10047U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles39U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play73
References
External links Genius: Body - Lyrics