Body and Soul (Anita Baker song)

"Body and Soul" is a song by American recording artist Anita Baker, released in August 1994 by Elektra Records, as the lead single in support of her fifth album, Rhythm of Love (1994). The song was written by Ellen Shipley and Rick Nowels, and produced by Barry J. Eastmond. It received critical acclaim, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song earned Baker another top 40 pop hit following 1988's "Just Because", which peaked to number 14 on the same chart. In Europe, "Body and Soul" charted in the UK, reaching number 48 on the UK Singles Chart.