"Body II Body" (pronounced "body to body") is a song by Irish singer Samantha Mumba, released as the second single from her debut album, Gotta Tell You (2000), on 16 October 2000. David Bowie's 1980 song "Ashes to Ashes" is sampled heavily in the song. "Body II Body" reached number two in Ireland, number five in the United Kingdom, number nine in Iceland, and number 14 in Australia.

Track listings UK and Australian CD1 "Body II Body" – 3:57 "Believe in Me" – 3:31 "The Way It Makes You Feel" – 3:30 "Body II Body" (CD-ROM video)

UK CD2 "Body II Body" (radio edit) – 3:15 "Body II Body" (Robbie Rivera's vocal mix) – 7:10 "Body II Body" (Tall Paul vocal mix) – 6:32

UK cassette single "Body II Body" (radio edit) – 3:15 "Body II Body" (Oxide mix) – 5:23

European CD single "Body II Body" (radio edit) – 3:15 "Body II Body" (Soul Inside Bounce mix) – 5:42

French CD single "Body II Body" (radio edit) – 3:15 "Gotta Tell You" – 3:20

Australian CD2 "Body II Body" (radio edit) – 3:15 "Body II Body" (Robbie Rivera's vocal mix) – 7:10 "Body II Body" (Soul Inside Bounce mix) – 5:42 "Body II Body" (Soul Inside Smooth mix) – 6:32 "Body II Body" (Flex mix) – 7:32

Credits and personnel Credits are lifted from the UK CD1 liner notes.

Studios Recorded at The Strongroom, Stanley House (London, England), and Bluetone Studios (Somerville, Massachusetts) Mixed at Stanley House (London, England) Mastered at 777 Productions (London, England)

Personnel

Lukas Burton – writing, production Sacha Skarbek – writing, co-production David Bowie – writing ("Ashes to Ashes") Michelle John Douglas – backing vocals Jayne Tretton – backing vocals Charlie Casey – guitar Lawrence Johnson – additional vocal production Yan Memmi – recording engineer, mix engineering Chris Wyles – recording engineer Phelan Kane – digital services Arun Chakraverty – mastering Donald Christie – photography

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2000–2001)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)22Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)9Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)4

Year-end charts Chart (2000)PositionIreland (IRMA)48UK Singles (OCC)156

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom16 October 2000Australia8 January 2001CD126 February 2001CD2

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