1-2-3 (Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine song)

1-2-3 123-single_cover.jpg Worldwide Single Cover single Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine Let It Loose / Anything for You June 14, 1988 1987 Dance-pop Tom Breihan The Number Ones: Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine's "Anything For You Stereogum May 3, 2021 https://www.stereogum.com/2145953/the-number-ones-gloria-estefan-miami-sound-machines-anything-for-you/columns/the-number-ones/ ...the group released one more Let It Loose single, the dance track “1-2-3,” and it peaked at #3. November 11, 2023 3:28 (album version)3:36 (7" remix) Epic Gloria Estefan Enrique Garcia Emilio & The Jerks Anything for You 1988 Don't Wanna Lose You 1989 T4IWlFutwXo "1-2-3" "1-2-3" (sometimes listed as "1, 2, 3") is a 1988 song by American singer and songwriter 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. The music video was directed by Jim Yukich and produced by Paul Flattery. Released as the fifth and final single from that album in early summer of 1988, "1-2-3" peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1988, and was the band's 7th and last Top 10 hit.Whitburn, Joel (1996). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 6th Edition (Billboard Publications) In addition, the song became their fourth #1 hit on the Billboard adult contemporary chart.Hyatt, Wesley (1999). The Billboard Book of #1 Adult Contemporary Hits (Billboard Publications) 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. The single release was remixed to add more horns, a stronger rhythm track, and a different intro to the song; this version was issued on Greatest Hits and The Essential Gloria Estefan. The lyrics of "1-2-3" detail the singer's desire to have a shy suitor approach her.March 2025 In 1991, Estefan sang a children's rendition of the song with Big Bird and the Birdketeers on Sesame Street.https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=IdpXhwzVEZcYbKw4&v=Fg8Pc_-TjTo&feature=youtu.be Sesame Street: 1-2-3 with Gloria Estefan 2024-05-13 That Sesame Street Song Guy 2025-03-30 YouTube Official versions Original versions Album Version — (3:28) Eric Schilling & John Haag remixes Remix — (3:36) Remix Instrumental (aka Instrumental Version) — (3:36) Extended Version — (4:42) Dub Mix — (4:44) Pete Hammond remixes The Dancing By Numbers Mix — (6:27) Chart performance Weekly charts Chart (1988)PeakpositionFlanders 28 Gloria Estefan And Miami Sound Machine 1-2-3 July 7, 2017Wallonia 17 Gloria Estefan And Miami Sound Machine 1-2-3 July 7, 2017Brazil63Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/80s/1988/M&M-1988-11-19.pdf Eurochart Hot 100 Singles Music & Media 5 47 November 19, 1988 October 21, 202533Ireland2 11 Gloria Estefan And Miami Sound Machine 1-2-3 December 22, 2017Japan (Tokyo)40Dutch100 13 Gloria Estefan And Miami Sound Machine 1-2-3 July 7, 2017New Zealand 33 Gloria Estefan And Miami Sound Machine 1-2-3 July 7, 2017Sweden 4 Gloria Estefan And Miami Sound Machine 1-2-3 July 7, 2017UK 9 Gloria Estefan And Miami Sound Machine 1-2-3 19881106 October 25, 2025Billboardhot100 3 Gloria Estefan July 7, 2017Billboardadultcontemporary 1 Gloria Estefan July 7, 2017Billboardlatinsongs 32 Gloria Estefan July 7, 2017Billboardrandbhiphop 54 Gloria Estefan July 7, 2017 Year-end charts Chart (1988)PositionTokyo (Tokio Hot 100)https://www.j-wave.co.jp/original/tokiohot100/chart_19/1988.htm 1988年のチャート ja J-Wave January 28, 2026100US Billboard Hot 10062 Formats and track listings U.S. & Canada Cassette Single (34T 07921) [June 14, 1988] 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 1-2-3 Remix Instrumental Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 U.S. & Canada 7" Vinyl Single (34 07921) [June 14, 1988] 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 1-2-3 Remix Instrumental Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 U.S. Promo 7" Vinyl Single (34 07921) [June 14, 1988] 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 U.S. Promo 12" Vinyl Single (EAS 1152) [June 14, 1988] 1-2-3 Extended Version Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 4:42 1-2-3 Dub Mix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 4:44 Europe 3" CD-Maxi Single (EPC 652958 3) 1-2-3 Extended Version Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 4:32 1-2-3 Remix Instrumental Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 Surrender Humberto Gatica Remix Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil 4:05 Europe 7" Vinyl Single (EPC 652958 7) 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 1-2-3 Remix Instrumental Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 Europe 12" Vinyl Single #1 (EPC 652958 6) 1-2-3 Extended Version Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 4:32 1-2-3 Remix Instrumental Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 Surrender Humberto Gatica Remix Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil 4:05 Europe 12" Vinyl Single #2 (EPC 652958 1) 1-2-3 The Dancing By Numbers Mix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 6:27 Anything for You English / Spanish Version Gloria M. Estefan 4:03 Surrender Humberto Gatica Remix Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil 4:05 U.K. CD-Maxi Single (652958 2) [October 1988] 1-2-3 Extended Version Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 4:42 1-2-3 Dub Mix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 4:44 Surrender Humberto Gatica Remix Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil 4:05 Primitive Love Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil 4:41 U.K. 7" Vinyl Single (652958 7) [October 1988] 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 Surrender Humberto Gatica Remix Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil 4:05 U.K. 7" Vinyl Single (Limited edition poster package) [652958 0] {October 1988} 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 Surrender Humberto Gatica Remix Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil 4:05 U.K. 12" Vinyl Single #1 (652958 8) [October 1988] 1-2-3 Extended Version Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 4:32 1-2-3 Dub Mix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 4:44 Surrender Humberto Gatica Remix Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil 4:05 U.K. 12" Vinyl Single #2 (652958 1) [October 1988] 1-2-3 The Dancing By Numbers Mix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 6:27 Anything for You English / Spanish Version Gloria M. Estefan 4:03 Surrender Humberto Gatica Remix Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil 4:05 Spain Promo 7" Vinyl Single (ARIE 2145) 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 Spain Promo 7" Vinyl Single (ARSP 0001) 1-2-3 The One, Two, Three Mix (aka Remix) Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 The Pasadenas - The Pasadenas Medley The Pasadenas, Pete Wingfield 4:06 Mexico 7" Vinyl Single (SC-652958) 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 1-2-3 Remix Instrumental Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 Mexico Promo 7" Vinyl Single (PRSC-652958) 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 1-2-3 Remix Instrumental Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 Brazil Promo 12" Vinyl Single (52.127) 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 Australia & New Zealand 7" Vinyl Single (652958 7) [November 1988] 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 Surrender Humberto Gatica Remix Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil 4:05 Australia & New Zealand 12" Vinyl Single #1 (652958 6) [November 1988] 1-2-3 Extended Version Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 4:32 1-2-3 Remix Instrumental Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 Surrender Humberto Gatica Remix Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil 4:05 Philippines 7" Vinyl Single (ES-20122) 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 Love Toy Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil 4:31 Japan 7" Vinyl Single (07•5P-481) [July 1, 1987] 1-2-3 Album Version Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:29 Body To Body Suzi Carr, Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo 3:56 Japan Promo 12" Vinyl Single (QY•3P-90123) 1-2-3 Album Version Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:29 The Megamix Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Conga, Dr. Beat, Betcha Say That, Bad Boy Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique E. Garcia, Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil 9:59 Japan 3" CD Single (10•8P-3032) [July 21, 1988] 1-2-3 Remix Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 1-2-3 Remix Instrumental Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique Garcia 3:36 Release history Region Date U.S. 1988 6 14 Japan (7" Vinyl) 1987 7 1 Japan (3" CD) 1988 7 21 U.K. 1988 10 Australia 1988 11 References Category:1987 songs Category:1988 singles Category:Epic Records singles Category:Gloria Estefan songs Category:Music videos directed by Jim Yukich Category:Songs written by Enrique Garcia (songwriter) Category:Songs written by Gloria Estefan Category:Song recordings produced by Emilio Estefan