1, 2, 3, Red Light

1910 Fruitgum Company

About 1, 2, 3, Red Light

"1, 2, 3, Red Light" is a song written by Sal Trimachi and Bobbi Trimachi and was recorded by 1910 Fruitgum Company for their 1968 album, 1, 2, 3, Red Light. The song charted highest in Canada, going to number 1 on the RPM 100 national singles chart in 1968. In the same year in the US, it went to number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was on the charts for 13 weeks. The song went to number 2 in South Africa, number 3 on the New Zealand charts, and in Australia it reached number 7. It was named the number 39 song of 1968 on the Cashbox charts. The song was certified as a gold disc in September 1968. 


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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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1910 Fruitgum Company

The 1910 Fruitgum Company is an American bubblegum pop band of the 1960s. The group's Hot 100 hits were "Simon Says", "May I Take A Giant Step", "1, 2, 3, Red Light", "Goody Goody Gumdrops", "Indian Giver", "Special Delivery", and "The Train". Guitarist Frank Jeckell claimed to have adopted the name from a candy wrapper that he found in his attic.[citation needed] more »

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Written by: B. TRIMACHI

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"1, 2, 3, Red Light" by 1910 Fruitgum Company was released in 1968.
Chart Ranking
The song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Song Classification
"1, 2, 3, Red Light" is categorized as bubblegum pop, a genre of pop music which is simple, upbeat, and catchy.
Album Details
The 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.
Song Duration
The 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.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Sal Trimachi and Bobbie Porecca.
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.
Album Sales
The "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.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by other artists including Ramones, a popular American punk rock band in their album "Acid Eaters" released in 1993.
Influence of the Song
Despite 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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