More Than Physical

Bananarama

About More Than Physical

"More Than Physical" is a song written and performed by English girl group Bananarama. It was one of two tracks on the group's True Confessions album produced by the Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) trio instead of Jolley & Swain. The album version of the song is different from the single version. In order to capitalize on the number-one success of previous single "Venus" (the other True Confessions track produced by SAW), "More Than Physical" was given a Hi-NRG-influenced make-over to sound similar to the dance-oriented chart-topper. Despite heavy exposure on MTV, "More Than Physical" did not duplicate the success of "Venus", stalling at number forty-one on the UK singles chart and number 73 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. It was a top-40 success in Australia, peaking at number 28 on the Kent Music Report chart, and in Ireland, peaking at number 25. Its biggest success was in nightclubs, and "More Than Physical" became a top-five hit on the U. S. Hot Dance Club Play chart."More Than Physical" was featured prominently in the 1987 British film Rita, Sue and Bob Too starring Michelle Holmes and Siobhan Finneran. The song is featured in the scene where the girls are babysitting for Bob and Michelle, and they dance around the living room while the video to "More Than Physical" plays on the television. 


Year:
1988
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#1

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Hey boy
It's a matter of fact
I've got what you want
So don't hold back.
Hey boy
So come and get it
Let's have some fun
I want to show you you're the only one.
He said: you're too keen
I said: I know what you mean.

Deep down
Down inside
It's a matter af fact.
Baby
I'm waiting anticipating
Yes
It's more than physical.
I can't disguise it
I'm so excited
Hey boy.
Hey
Hey boy
I've been watching you
Come on and show me what you can do.
Hey
Hey boy
You've got what I want
Stop wasting time
You're sending shivers up and down my spine.
Hey boy
You said: what you're doing to me?
I said: you wait and see.
Deep down
Down inside
It's a matter of fact.

Baby
I'm waiting anticipating
Yes
It's more than physical
Baby
I'm waiting anticipating
Yes
It's more than physical
Deep down
Deep down
Deep down
Deep down.
Deep down
Down inside
It's a matter of fact.

Baby
I'm waiting anticipating
Yes
It's more than physical
Baby
I'm waiting anticipating
Yes
It's more than physical
Baby
I'm waiting anticipating
Yes
It's more than physical

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Bananarama

Bananarama are an English female pop band who have had success on the pop and dance charts since 1982. Rather than relying on harmony, the band generally sings in unison, as do their background vocalists. Although there have been line-up changes, the group enjoyed most success as a trio made up of lifelong friends Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward and Sara Dallin. In The 1980s, Bananarama were listed in the Guinness World Records as the all female group with the most chart entries in the world, a record which they still hold. Since 1992, Woodward and Dallin have continued Bananarama as a Duo. more »

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Written by: Mike Stock, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Sarah Dallin, Matt Aitken, Peter Waterman

Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"More Than Physical" was released in 1986 by the English girl group, Bananarama.
Album Details
The song is featured on the group's third studio album named "True Confessions," released in the same year.
The Music Video
There was a music video produced for "More Than Physical" directed by Peter Care, who also directed videos for popular bands like Depeche Mode and Fine Young Cannibals.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 41 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 73 on the US Billboard Hot 100, showcasing moderate success.
Songwriters
"More Than Physical" was written by Sarah Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, and Keren Woodward, who were the three members of Bananarama, along with the producers Stock Aitken & Waterman.
Music Style
The song marked a pivotal turn in the band's sound from pop-rock to dance-pop, setting their music direction for their future productions.
Cover Versions
"More Than Physical" was covered in 2007 by the band Team Dresch for the compilation album "Guilt by Association Vol. 1".
Song Theme
The song, like many Bananarama songs, encourages female empowerment and indicates physical attractiveness is not the only factor in relationships.
Stock Aitken Waterman's Involvement
"More Than Physical" was one of the songs in the early career of the famous British songwriting and record producing trio Stock Aitken Waterman.
Single Formats
When released as a single, it was available in three formats: 7" single, 12" single, and even a limited edition print picture disc.

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