Body and Soul

"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 US Billboard Hot 100. The song earned Baker another top 40 hit following 1988's "Just Because", which peaked at number 14 on the Hot 100. In Europe, the song charted in the UK and the Netherlands, reaching number 14 on the latter chart. It won an award in the category for Female R&B/soul single at the 1995 Soul Train Music Awards. The accompanying music video was directed by American director Kevin Bray and received a nomination for R&B/soul music video at the 1995 Soul Train Music Awards.