Dr. Beat

Miami Sound Machine

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.


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Emergency - paging Dr. Beat - Emergency
Doctor
I've got this feeling
Deep inside of me
Deep inside of me.
Ijust can't control my feet
When I hear the beat
When I hear the beat.
Hey doctor
Could you give me something
To ease the pain
To ease the pain
'Cause if you don't help me soon
I'm gonna lose my brain
Gonna go insane.
Ijust 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
Dr.Beat
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doctor Beat
Won't you help me
Dr. Beat.
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doctor Beat
. . .
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doctor Beat
. ..
Say
Say
Say
Doctor
I've 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.
Doc
You better give me something
'Cause I'm burning up
Yes
I'm burning up.
Doc
You've got to find a cure or we're gonna die
Yes
We're gonna die.
Ijust don't know
Don't know
. . .
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doctor Beat
. . .
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doctor Beat
. . .
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doctor Beat
. . .
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doctor Beat
. . .
Doctor
Doctor
Won't you please help me.
You gotta help me
You gotta help me.
If you got trouble can't stop your feet
Pay a little visit to Doctor Beat.
Doctor
Doctor
Won't you please help me.
You gotta help me
You gotta help me.
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doc
Doctor Beat
. . .

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Miami Sound Machine

Miami Sound Machine is an American band of Latin-influenced music that had featured the vocals of Cuban-born recording artist Gloria Estefan (née Fajardo). Established in 1975 by Emilio Estefan Jr., the band was originally known as the Miami Latin Boys before becoming the Miami Sound Machine in 1977. The band had a number of albums and a string of hit singles until 1989. The band's 1985 album Primitive Love credited the band whereas their follow-up album Let It Loose in 1987 placed Gloria Estefan at the forefront. From 1988-1989, the latter album was also repackaged as Anything For You with new cover art with the international release in Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In 1989, the group's name ceased being included on the CD or album product… 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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