DONNA GARRAFFA - ONE, TWO, THREE 12’’ EXTENDED MIX 1985

29 мар. 2024 г. DONNA GARRAFFA - ONE, TWO, THREE [12’’ EXTENDED MIX 1985] Label: Silver Blue Records – none Format: File, FLAC, Single, Reissue Country: Worldwide Released: Oct 26, 2019 Genre: Electronic Style: House Composed By – Len Barry Producer – Joel Diamond Remix – Shep Pettibone “1 - 2 - 3“ is a 1965 song originally recorded by American blue-eyed soul singer Len Barry, who also co-wrote it with John Madara and David White (the latter two produced the original recording). The recording’s chorus and accompaniment were arranged by Jimmy Wisner. The single was released in 1965 on the American Decca label. The writers were sued by Motown Records at the time, claiming that the song is a reworking of Holland-Dozier-Holland’s “Ask Any Girl“ released by The Supremes as the B-side to their single “Baby Love“ the year before. They denied the claim, but after two years of litigation, agreed to give the Motown writers 15% of the song’s writing and publishing royalties. Holland-Dozier-Holland are listed as co-authors by BMI. The personnel on the original recording included Vinnie Bell, Bobby Eli, and Sal DiTroia on guitars; Joe Macho on bass; Artie Butler on percussion; Leon Huff on piano; Artie Kaplan on sax; Bill Tole and Roswell Rudd on trombones; Lee Morgan on trumpet; Fred Hubbard on clarinet; and Bobby Gregg on drums. “1-2-3“ reached number 2 in the US Billboard chart (“I Hear a Symphony“ by The Supremes kept it from the number 1 spot). “1-2-3“ also went to number 11 on the Billboard R&B chart. Overseas, the song peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart. In addition, it was also a Top 10 hit in Ireland, where it went to number 8. It sold over million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. LYRICS: 1-2-3 Oh, that’s how elementary It’s gonna be C’mon, let’s fall in love It’s easy (It’s so easy) Like takin’ candy (Like takin’ candy) from a baby A-B-C (A-B-C) Fallin’ in love with you was Easy for me (Easy for me) And you can do it, too It’s easy (It’s so easy) Like takin’ candy (Like takin’ candy) from a baby Baby, there’s nothin’ hard about love Basically, it’s as easy as pie The hard part is livin’ without love Without your love, baby, I would die (1-2-3) (1-2-3) It’s easy (It’s so easy) Like takin’ candy (Like takin’ candy) from a baby, yeah One and one are two (One and one are two) I know you love me and oh, oh How I love you (How I love you) Don’t try to fight it ’Cause it’s easy (It’s so easy) Like takin’ candy (Like takin’ candy) from a baby, yeah 1-2-3 (1-2-3) Oh, that’s how elementary It’s gonna be (It’s gonna be) C’mon, let’s fall in love It’s easy (1-2-3) Oh, that’s how elementary [Songwriters: John Madara, David White, Leonard Borisoff]