"Boogie Body Land" is a song written by the band members of
the Bar-Kays
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. It was released in 1980 by
Mercury Records
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. "Boogie Body Land" was included in their 1980 album ''As One'' which was produced by
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*Allen Jones (artist) (born 1937), British pop artist
*Allen Jones (record producer) (1940–1987), American record producer
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. As a single it peaked at number 7 on the ''
Billboard
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''
Black Singles
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and number 73 on the
Dance chart. Lowest position was 74 on the latter.
Track listing
1980 releases
;7" vinyl
* US: Mercury / 45-76088
Personnel
* Performer: Bar-Kays
* Songwriters: Allen Jones, Charles Allen, Frank Thompson, Harvey Henderson, James Alexander, Larry Dodson, Lloyd Smith, Mark Bynum, Michael Beard, Sherman Guy, Winston Stewart
Chart performance
References
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1980 singles
1980 songs
Mercury Records singles