5,6,7,8
Steps
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It's time to begin - now count it in 5-6-7-8 My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy My obsession from a Western, my dance floor date My rodeo Romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe Wanna make you mine, better get in line 5-6-7-8 My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy My obsession from a Western, my dance floor date My rodeo Romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe Wanna make you mine, better get in line 5-6-7-8 Foot kickin', finger clickin', leather slapping, hand clappin' Hip bumpin', music thumpin', knee hitchin', heel and toe Floor scuffin', leg shufflin', big grinnin', body spinnin' Rompin' stompin', pumpin' jumpin', slidin' glidin', here we go My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy My obsession from a Western, my dance floor date My rodeo Romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe Wanna make you mine, better get in line 5-6-7-8 Tush pushin', thunder footin', cowgirl twistin', no resistin' Drums bangin', steel twangin', two steppin', end to end Hardwood crawlin', some four wallin', rug cuttin', cowboy struttin' Burnin' yearnin', windin' grindin', let's begin the dance again You're mine, all mine now, bubba Gonna rope you in, so count me in 5-6-7-8 My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy My obsession from a Western, my dance floor date My rodeo Romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe Wanna make you mine, better get in line 5-6-7-8 My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy My obsession from a Western, my dance floor date My rodeo Romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe Wanna make you mine, better get in line 5-6-7-8 My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy My obsession from a Western, my dance floor date My rodeo Romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe Wanna make you mine, better get in line 5-6-7-8
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Written by: STEPHEN ANDREW CROSBY, BARRY JOHN UPTON
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15 facts about this song
Musical Genre"5,6,7,8" is a dance-pop song that also combines elements of country and western music.
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Debut SingleSteps released "5,6,7,8" as their debut single on 16th November 1997 in the United Kingdom.
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Successful Chart PositioningDespite receiving mixed reviews, the song successfully peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Effects on Steps' CareerThe song became a big hit in clubs around the UK and laid the foundation for Steps' successful pop career.
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Song MeaningUnlike many of Steps' later songs, "5,6,7,8" does not have romantic or emotional lyrics. Instead, it is a line dance song with instructions in the lyrics.
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Notable LyricsThe lyrics of the chorus – "My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy" – are widely recognized and often quoted.
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Track ProducersEsteemed producers and songwriters Barry Upton and Steve Crosby wrote and produced "5,6,7,8".
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Music VideoIn its music video, the Steps members perform a coordinated line dance to go along with the song.
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International SuccessBeyond the UK, the song also found success internationally. It peaked at number 2 on the Australian Singles Chart.
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Album Inclusion"5,6,7,8" was later included in Steps' debut album, 'Step One', which topped the UK Albums Chart and achieved multi-platinum certification.
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Popular PerformanceThe song remained a popular performance number for Steps, and they included it in the setlist for several of their tour performances.
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Steps ReunionDuring the Steps reunion in 2011, the song was remastered and included in their ultimate collection album.
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Dance RoutineThe accompanying dance routine became iconic, contributing to the track's popularity in nightclubs and at events.
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Best Selling SingleDespite a relatively modest chart position in the UK, "5,6,7,8" is one of Steps' best selling singles.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been used in several television shows, movies, and commercial advertisements, attesting to its cultural impact.
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