The song peaked at #4 on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and #36 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first Top 40 pop hit since 1989.
Written by Ellen Shipley and Rick Nowels and produced by Barry J. Eastmond, "Body and Soul" diverged slightly from Baker’s earlier jazz-leaning hits like "Sweet Love". It embraced a more direct R&B and soul-jazz influence, characterized by enchanting, overlapping vocal harmonies and a "cool, longing" atmosphere. anita baker body and soul mp3 download
Anita Baker ’s stands as a definitive pillar of mid-90s contemporary R&B, showcasing the legendary songstress's ability to blend vulnerability with vocal mastery. Released in August 1994 as the lead single for her double-platinum fifth album, Rhythm of Love , the track marked a triumphant return to the pop charts and solidified her status as a "Songstress" for the ages. The Legacy of "Body and Soul" The song peaked at #4 on the US