Move That Body (Technotronic song)

"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.

"Move That Body"
Single by Technotronic
from the 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)
Songwriter(s)	Rejane Magloire, Thomas de Quincey, Jo Bogaert
Producer(s)	Thomas de Quincey, Jo Bogaert
Technotronic singles chronology
"Turn It Up" (1990) "Move That Body" (1991) "Work" (1991)
Music video
"Move That Body" on YouTube

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 Chart (1991) Position Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[17] 83