1, 2, 3, Red Light
1910 Fruitgum Company
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Ev'ry time I try to prove I love you, One, two, three, red light, You stop me,. Baby you ain't right to stop me. One, two, three, red light, you stop me. Ev'ry time I make a move to love you, One, two, three, red light, you stop me. Baby, ev'ry night you stop me. One, two, three, red light. Stop the game, you've got too much to lose. If you stop me again, that's when we might end. So don't refuse. Ev'ry time I make a move to love you, One, two, three, red light, don't stop me. Baby you ain't right to stop me, One, two, three, red light won't stop me. Ev'ry time I try to prove I love you, One, two, three, red light won't stop me. When I know I'm right don't stop me. One, two, three, red light.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"1, 2, 3, Red Light" by 1910 Fruitgum Company was released in 1968.
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Chart RankingThe song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Song Classification"1, 2, 3, Red Light" is categorized as bubblegum pop, a genre of pop music which is simple, upbeat, and catchy.
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Album DetailsThe song features on the album of the same name - "1, 2, 3, Red Light". The album was the second studio album by 1910 Fruitgum Company.
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Song DurationThe original song lasts for about 1 minute and 55 seconds, making it a relatively short track for its era, as many songs at the time were closer to the 3-minute mark.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Sal Trimachi and Bobbie Porecca.
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Follow-Up Hit"1, 2, 3, Red Light" was the follow-up hit to their famous hit song "Simon Says", which also categorizes into the bubblegum pop genre.
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Album SalesThe "1, 2, 3, Red Light" album reportedly sold over a million copies, earning it the status of a Gold Disc by the R.I.A.A in March 1969.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by other artists including Ramones, a popular American punk rock band in their album "Acid Eaters" released in 1993.
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Influence of the SongDespite its relatively simple lyrics and melody, "1, 2, 3, Red Light" has been deemed influential in the genre of bubblegum pop and was even used in television advertisements.
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