1-2-3
Len Barry
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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 It's easy (it's so easy) Like takin' candy (like takin' candy) from a baby, yay 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, yay 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
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Written by: Leonard Borisoff, David White, John Madara
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Date of Release"1-2-3" was released by Len Barry in 1965.
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PerformanceIt reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the UK Singles Chart.
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GenreThe song best fits into the genre of blue-eyed soul, a term used for rhythm and blues or soul music performed by white artists.
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CollaborationBarry co-wrote "1-2-3" with John Madara and David White.
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Grammy NominationThe song earned Barry a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary (R&R) Vocal Performance, Male.
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Musical CompositionThe song is characterized by its punchy brass section, elegant strings, and catchy chorus, making it a dancefloor favorite during its time.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was also number one on the R&B singles chart for two weeks.
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LyricsThe lyrics of this song express a simple but universal theme of romantic infatuation.
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Plagiarism AccusationThe songwriters of "1-2-3" were sued by Motown because the company claimed the song's melody was too similar to Holland-Dozier-Holland's song "Ask Any Girl" released by The Supremes in 1964. The case was settled out of court.
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Record SaleThe song was one of the very few in the 60's era that sold over 1 million copies.
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Popular CoverIn 1980, the song was covered by the Bay City Rollers on their album "Voxx", with the song itself being released as a single.
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Music VideoThe music video for "1-2-3" features Len Barry performing the song in a TV studio. It reflects the typical style of mid-1960s music videos.
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