"Imaginary Lover" is a 1978 hit single by the

Atlanta Rhythm Section Atlanta Rhythm Section (or ARS) is an American Southern rock band formed in 1970 by Rodney Justo (singer), Barry Bailey (guitar), Paul Goddard (bass), Dean Daughtry (keyboards), Robert Nix (drums) and J. R. Cobb (guitar). The band's current ...

, the first release and greatest hit from their album ''

Champagne Jam ''Champagne Jam'' is an album by the Southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section, released in 1978. The single "Imaginary Lover" was the band's second Top 10 hit, peaking at #7 in the U.S. and #9 in Canada. The album itself was the band's most com ...

''. The song reached #7 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #9 in Canada. It is the group's second greatest hit, just behind " So in to You". "Imaginary Lover" extols the virtues of fantasy and " private pleasure" as being an easy way to guaranteed satisfaction in the absence of an actual lover. It also implies the superiority at times of imaginary lovers to real ones, eliminating the complications of relating to an actual partner as well as the possibilities of disagreement, rejection, or boredom.

Nancy Sinatra Nancy Sandra Sinatra (born June 8, 1940) is an American singer and actress. She is the elder daughter of Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra ( Barbato), and is best known for her 1966 signature hit " These Boots Are Made for Walkin'. Nancy Sinat ...

included this on her 1998 album, ''Sheet Music''.

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* 1977 songs 1978 singles Atlanta Rhythm Section songs Polydor Records singles Songs written by Buddy Buie {{1970s-rock-song-stub