Dr. Beat

Gloria Estefan

About Dr. Beat

"Dr. Beat" is the first international single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine, led by Gloria Estefan, on their first English language, but eighth overall, studio album Eyes of Innocence (1984). The song which was written by the band's lead songwriter and drummer Enrique "Kiki" Garcia and was released worldwide in 1984 becoming a top success across Europe where the album impacted the charts with this hit.


Year:
1990
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Emergency paging Doctor Beat, emergency

Doctor I've got this feelin'
Deep inside of me, deep inside of me
I just can't control my feet
When I hear the beat, when I hear the beat

Hey Doctor could you give me somethin'
To ease the pain, to ease the pain
'Cause if you don't help me soon
Gonna lose my brain, gonna go insane

I just don't know, don't know
How I'm gonna deal with you
Doc, doc, doc, doc, Doctor Beat
I just don't know, don't know

Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
Doc, doc, doc, doc, Doctor Beat
Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
Doc, doc, doc, doc, Doctor Beat

Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
Doc, doc, doc, doc, Doctor Beat
Won't you help me Doctor Beat?

You see doctor I got this fever
That I can't control, that I can't control
Music makes me move my body
Makes me move my soul, makes me move my soul

Doctor you got to give me something
'Cause I'm burning up, yes I'm burning up
Doctor you got to find the cure
Or we're gonna die, yes we're gonna die

I just don't know, don't know
How I'm gonna deal with you
Doc, doc, doc, doc, Doctor Beat
I just don't know, don't know

Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
Doc, doc, doc, doc, Doctor Beat
Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
Doc, doc, doc, doc, Doctor Beat

Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
Doc, doc, doc, doc, Doctor Beat
Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
Doc, doc, doc, doc, Doctor Beat

If you got trouble, can't stop your feet, pay a little visit to Doctor Beat

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Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
Doc, doc, doc, doc, Doctor Beat
Won't you
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Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
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Won't you
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Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
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Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
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Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
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Won't you
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Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
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Won't you help me Doctor Beat?
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Gloria Estefan

Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan, known professionally as Gloria Estefan (born September 1, 1957) is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those in the United States alone. She has won three Grammy Awards and four Latin Grammys, and is the most successful crossover performer in Latin music to date. more »

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Written by: ENRIQUE ELIAS GARCIA

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Foreign Imported Productions & Publishing

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12 facts about this song

TRACK ORIGIN
"Dr. Beat" is the first international hit single from the Miami Sound Machine, led by Gloria Estefan.
RELEASE TIME
The song was released in 1984 from their first English language album, "Eyes of Innocence."
CHART PERFORMANCE
Upon its release, "Dr. Beat" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
MUSICAL STYLE
"Dr. Beat" blends pop music with Latin and electronic influences, symbolizing the Miami Sound Machine's distinctive style.
SONGWRITER
The song was written by Miami Sound Machine's band member and Gloria Estefan's husband, Emilio Estefan Jr.
IMPACT ON CAREER
"Dr. Beat" marked a significant milestone in Gloria Estefan's career, setting the stage for her future success as a solo artist.
IMPACT ON POP MUSIC
The tune is often credited with helping to popularize the Latin freestyle and dance-pop genres in the mid-1980s.
LEGACY
"Dr. Beat" maintains a strong legacy in popular culture, often being played at sporting events and featured in various movies and TV shows.
INTERNATIONAL RECEPTION
The song also enjoyed success on international charts, reaching the Top 10 in the UK, Belgium, Netherlands, and Spain.
USE IN MEDIA
"Dr. Beat" was prominently featured in dance-based video games like Just Dance 2015 and Konami's Dance Dance Revolution series.
REMIXES
Due to its popularity, "Dr. Beat" has been remixed by various DJs and producers over the years, further cementing its status as a dance classic.
AWARD NOMINATIONS
Although "Dr. Beat" did not win any awards upon its release, it laid the groundwork for Miami Sound Machine and Gloria Estefan's future accolades, including several Grammy Awards.

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