1-2-3

Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine, Gloria Estefan

About 1-2-3

"1-2-3" (sometimes listed as "1, 2, 3") is a popular song by Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine. The song was written by the band's drummer and lead songwriter Enrique "Kiki" Garcia along with Estefan and appears on the multi-platinum album Let It Loose. Released as the fifth and final single from that album in the late summer of 1988, "1-2-3" peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1988, and was the band's seventh Top 10-hit. It also saw a second release (outside the US) in January 1989 after the success of (out of US rereleases) "Can't Stay Away From You" and "Anything For You" in late 1988. It became the band's seventh Top 10 hit in the US. In addition, the song became their fourth #1 hit on the Billboard adult contemporary chart. On the Billboard R&B chart, "1-2-3" peaked at 54, and on the UK Singles Chart it peaked at #9. After the success of the re-releases of "Can't Stay Away From You" and "Anything For You", 1,2,3 also saw a re-release outside the US in January 1989. Although the single version was very similar to the album version, it was remixed to add more horns, a stronger rhythm track, and a different intro to the song; this version was issued on Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits and The Essential Gloria Estefan. An extended version of the song was also released on 12" single. 


Year:
1987
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They tell me you're a shy boy
But I want you just the same
Don't play innocent with me
You know it's not just fun and games
When I look into your eyes
So much passion burns inside
But if you need some coaxing
I will do it
Step by step there's nothing to it

1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting
Until you are mine

Come out of your shell, boy
You know we go like hand in glove
You're afraid of giving in
But I am never giving up on your love
And no matter what it takes
I will steal your heart away
Take a chance for once you won't regret it
Want my love just come and get it

1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting
Until you are mine

So no matter what it takes
I will steal your heart away
Take a chance for once you won't regret it
Want my love just come and get it

1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting
Until you are mine

1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
5-6-7 times
You got to give me your love
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting baby
Until you are mine

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5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11

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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, Gloria M. Estefan

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Foreign Imported Productions & Publishing

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11 facts about this song

Classification - Artist
Gloria Estefan, a Cuban-American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman, is behind the hit song "1-2-3".
Classification - Release Date
"1-2-3" was released on March 28, 1988.
Classification - Album
The song hailed from the successful album "Let It Loose" (also known as "Anything For You" in the international market).
Classification - Genre
"1-2-3" is a song in the pop and dance music genre with elements of Latin sounds.
Classification - Chart Performance
The single achieved considerable success, peaking at No.3 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Classification - Music Video
The video includes the Miami Sound Machine band and was aired on MTV and VH1.
Classification - Remix
The song was remixed for Estefan's compilation album "Gloria!". This new version was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Classification - Lyrics and Style
The song is characterized by its catchy tune and simple, repetitive lyrics, often singled out for being a percussive, upbeat dance track.
Classification - Songwriters
"1-2-3" was penned by Gloria Estefan and Enrique Garcia.
Classification - Languages
"1-2-3" was also recorded in a Spanish version for the Hispanic audience, titled "1-2-3".
Classification - Cultural Impact
This song has frequently been used in various media outlets, further cementing Estefan's status as a pop icon.

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