Body (The Jacksons song)

"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^[2] while the rest of the group (excluding Jermaine Jackson) 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

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.^[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

1. Geoffrey Himes (1984-07-08). "The Jacksons Anonymous". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2019-11-04.
2. Andy Healy (2019-07-01). "The Jacksons' 'Victory' Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective". Retrieved 2019-11-04.
3. "Single Review" (PDF). Cash Box. October 27, 1984. p. 8. Retrieved December 8, 2021 – via World Radio History.
4. "The Jacksons Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-11-04.
5. "The Jacksons Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-11-04.
6. "The Jacksons Chart History: Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-11-04.

External links

• Genius: Body - Lyrics