Just an Illusion
1982 single by Imagination
"Just an Illusion" is a song by the British trio Imagination. Co-written by Steve Jolley, Tony Swain, Ashley Ingram and Leee John, the song was a major European hit, peaking at number 2 in the group's native UK. In the United States, "Just an Illusion" went to number 27 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The song also peaked at number 15 on the dance charts.
Track listing
7" single
"Just an Illusion" – 3:55
"Just an Illusion" (Instrumental) – 3:40
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Weekly charts
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Samples
"Get Your Number", co-written by Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Johntá Austin, and Bryan-Michael Cox and recorded by Carey on her album The Emancipation of Mimi (2005), samples the song.
On the live telecasts of the PBA Tour on USA Network from 1982 to 1984, the instrumental track was used as background music during the in-between round segments.
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