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, 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 Black chart. 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

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications and sales

Sample

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References

1982 songs 1982 singles Imagination (band) songs Number-one singles in Spain Songs written by Ashley Ingram Songs written by Steve Jolley (songwriter) Songs written by Tony Swain (musician) Songs written by Leee John Song recordings produced by Jolley & Swain {{1980s-pop-song-stub