If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me
The Bellamy Brothers
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If I said you had a beautiful body Would you hold it against me If I swore you were an angel, Would you treat me like the devil tonight If I were dying of thirst Would your flowing love come quench me If I said you had a beautiful body Would you hold it against me Now we can talk all night about the weather Tell you 'bout my friends out on the coast I could ask a lot of crazy questions Or I could ask what I really want to know If I said you had a beautiful body Would you hold it against me If I swore you were an angel, Would you treat me like the devil tonight If I were dying of thirst Would your flowing love come quench me If I said you had a beautiful body Would you hold it against me The rain can fall so soft against the window The sun can shine so bright up in the sky But daddy always told me, "Don't make small talk" He said, "Come on out and say what's on your mind" So if I said you had a beautiful body Would you hold it against me If I swore you were an angel, Would you treat me like the devil tonight If I were dying of thirst Would your flowing love come quench me If I said you had a beautiful body Would you hold it against me If I said you had a beautiful body Would you hold it against me If I swore you were an angel, Would you treat me like the devil tonight
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Written by: DAVID BELLAMY
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10 facts about this song
Band History"If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me" is performed by the Bellamy Brothers, an American pop and country duo consisting of brothers David and Howard Bellamy.
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Release DateThe song was released in March 1979 as the second single from the album "The Two and Only."
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Musical Success"If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me" was a highly successful Bellamy Brothers' song, hitting number one on the country charts in the United States and reaching the top five in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of the song key into the aphoristic and flirtatious nature of country music. The line, "If I said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?" is both a compliment and a play on words, suggesting the singer's physical attraction to the person being addressed.
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Song InspirationDavid Bellamy, the song's composer, once mentioned that the titillating title line of the song was inspired by a quote he had heard from legendary comedian Groucho Marx.
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Multi-genre AppealDespite its origins in country music, the song has been popular across different demographics and genres due to its catchy tune and playful lyrics.
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Lasting ImpactEven four decades after its release, the Bellamy Brothers' song resonates, influencing modern popular music. Notably, Britney Spears attained considerable press and chart success with her song “Hold It Against Me” whose title was a clear nod to the original Bellamy Brothers' hit.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release in 1979, "If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me" not only topped the US country charts but also achieved success in Switzerland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered numerous times by artists around the world, demonstrating its enduring popularity. In particular, "If I Said You Have a Beautiful Body" remained a hit in Europe when it was covered by Dr. Hook in 1995.
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Award NominationsThe Bellamy Brothers were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group for this song in 1980.
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