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Englishfor "It's Nasty" (1982). Mariah Carey for her #1 hit "Fantasy" (1995). Latto for the hit "Big Energy" (2021).
Tom Tom Club (released June 23, 1981 in the UK; October 1981 in the US).
Typically featured the track "Lorelei" (often an instrumental version on 12" releases).
"Genius of Love" is the second single from the 1981 self-titled debut album by , a side project formed by Talking Heads members Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz. Released in late 1981, the song became a global dance hit and one of the most sampled tracks in music history. Key Release Details (1981)
The track is famous for its playful, high-pitched vocals by Tina Weymouth and its homage to funk and soul legends like James Brown and Bootsy Collins. It has been sampled by numerous artists, most notably:
The 12" "Long Version" has a duration of 7:26 .