Move That Body (Technotronic song) explained

Move That Body
Cover:	Move_that_body.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Technotronic
Album:	Body to Body
B-Side:	Remix + "Getting Started"
Released:	1991
Genre:	House
Length:	3:55
Label:	ARS Productions (UK, Benelux, Netherland) Mega Records (Germany)
Producer:	Thomas de Quincey, Jo Bogaert
Prev Title:	Turn It Up
Prev Year:	1990
Next Title:	Work
Next Year:	1991

"Move That Body" is a 1991 song by Belgian dance act Technotronic, released as the first single from their second studio album, Body to Body (1991). Vocals are performed by Congolese–American singer, model, and actress Réjane Magloire, credited as Reggie. The single achieved some success throughout Europe, particularly in Denmark, Finland, Ireland and Switzerland where it was a top ten hit. In the UK, it peaked at number 12.

Critical reception

A reviewer from Music & Media commented, "Pumping up the jam again. Demanding dance beats from the Belgian specialists, ready for EHR."^[1] James Hamilton from Music Week described the song as a "girl rapped pop canterer".^[2]

Track listings

These are the major formats and track listing for the releases of "Move That Body":^[3]

• 7" single

1. "Move That Body" — 3:55
2. "Move That Body" (instrumental) — 3:30

• 12" maxi

1. "Move That Body" (12" version) — 4:27
2. "Move That Body" (12" instrumental) — 3:46
3. "Getting Started" (instrumental) — 5:40

• CD maxi

1. "Move That Body" (7" version) — 3:55
2. "Move That Body" (12" version) — 4:27
3. "Move That Body" (12" instrumental) — 3:46
4. "Getting Started" (instrumental) — 5:40

• Cassette (double length)

1. "Move That Body" — 3:55
2. "Move That Body" (instrumental) — 5:40
3. "Move That Body" (12" version) — 4:27

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1991)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[4]	27
Belgium (VRT Top 30 Flanders)^[5]	20
Denmark (IFPI)^[6]	9
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)^[7]	8
France (SNEP)^[8]	25
Germany (Official German Charts)	19
Ireland (IRMA)^[9]	3
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[10]	32
Netherlands (Mega Top 100)^[11]	38
Spain (AFYVE)^[12]	14
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[13]	33
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[14]	10
UK Singles (OCC)^[15]	12
UK Dance (Music Week)^[16]	13

Year-end charts

Notes and References

1. New Releases: Singles . . 25 May 1991 . 14 . 20 October 2020 .
2. James . Hamilton . Dance . . 27 April 1991 . 12 . 3 October 2020 . James Hamilton (DJ and journalist).
3. Web site: Technotronic - "Move That Body", formats and track listings . Discogs . 6 April 2010.
4. Web site: "Move That Body", Australian Singles Chart . Australian-charts . 6 April 2010.
5. http://top30-2.radio2.be/#/search/technotronic Belgian peak
6. Top 10 Sales in Europe. Music & Media. June 22, 1991. March 21, 2018.
7. Book: Pennanen, Timo. Sisältää hitin - 2. laitos Levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla 1.1.1960–30.6.2021. 2021. Technotronic. 256. Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. Helsinki. July 8, 2022. fi.
8. Web site: "Move That Body", French Singles Chart . Lescharts . fr . 6 April 2010.
9. Web site: Irish Singles Chart, database . Irishcharts . 6 April 2010.
10. Web site: Technotronic featuring Reggie - Move That Body . Top40.nl . nl . 11 April 2021.
11. Web site: "Move That Body", Dutch Mega Top 100 . Dutchcharts . nl . 6 April 2010.
12. Book: Salaverri, Fernando. Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002. 1st . September 2005. Fundación Autor-SGAE. Spain. 84-8048-639-2.
13. Web site: "Move That Body", Swedish Singles Chart . Swedishcharts . sv . 6 April 2010.
14. Web site: "Move That Body", Swiss Singles Chart . Hitparade . de . 6 April 2010.
15. Web site: "Move That Body", Official Charts Company . . 6 April 2010.
16. Top 60 Dance Singles . . 25 May 1991 . 22 . 27 September 2020.
17. Eurochart Hot 100 1991. Music & Media. 21. December 21, 1991. January 17, 2020. 8. 51–52. American Radio History.