Turn the Beat Around

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"Turn the Beat Around" is a disco song written by Gerald Jackson and Peter Jackson and popularized by Vicki Sue Robinson in 1976 (see 1976 in music), originally appearing on her debut album, Never Gonna Let You Go. Released as a single, the song went to #10 on the Billboard pop charts, and Robinson received a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocal. The track, considered a disco classic, is featured on many compilation albums.

Laura Branigan was the first major artist to cover the song, and the version she co-produced appeared on her 1990 album Laura Branigan. Never officially released as a single, several remix versions released to DJs as a promo garnered significant play in Hi-NRG clubs.

Contents 1 Gloria Estefan version 1.1 Formats and track listings 1.2 Charts 1.3 Official versions 1.4 Certifications

[edit] Gloria Estefan version

“Turn the Beat Around”
Single by Gloria Estefan from the album Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me
Released	September 23, 1994 October 3, 1994 October 27, 1994
Format	CD single CD Maxi single Cassette single 7" Vinyl Maxi Single 12" Vinyl Maxi Single
Recorded	1993-1994
Genre	Dance-Pop
Length	03:52
Label	Epic Records
Gloria Estefan singles chronology
"Mi Tierra De Tradición" (1994) "Turn the Beat Around" (1994) "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" (1994)

In 1994 (see 1994 in music), the song was recorded by Gloria Estefan for the soundtrack to the film The Specialist. Released as a single, it became a hit reaching #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is also featured on Estefan's fourth solo album Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me. She also sang the song as her opening performance in VH1's first ever Divas Live. She also took the song to the top spot on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart, making it her first number-one song on that chart in English.

[edit] Formats and track listings

U.S. CD Maxi Single (49K 77631)

1. "Turn the Beat Around" (Album Version)
2. "Turn the Beat Around" (7" Remix)
3. "Turn the Beat Around" (Def Radio Mix)
4. "Turn the Beat Around" (Damien's Radio Edit)
5. "Turn the Beat Around" (Def Conga Mix)
6. "Turn the Beat Around" (Turn the Bass Around Mix)

Europe CD Maxi Single (660682 2)

1. "Turn the Beat Around" (Album Version)
2. "Turn the Beat Around" (7" Remix)
3. "Turn the Beat Around" (Def Radio Mix)
4. "Turn the Beat Around" (Damien's Radio Edit)
5. "Turn the Beat Around" (Def Conga Mix)
6. "Turn the Beat Around" (Turn The Bass Around Mix)
7. "Turn the Beat Around" (Pablo's 12" Remix)

[edit] Charts

Chart (1994)	Peak position
Australia Singles Chart	8
Germany Singles Chart	51
Netherlands Singles Chart	33
New Zealand Singles Chart	18
UK Top 75 Singles Chart	21
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	13
U.S. Billboard Hot Recurrent Singles	9
U.S. Billboard Top 40 Mainstream	20
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	1
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales	4
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary	4
U.S. Billboard Top 40 Rhythmic	31
U.S. ARC Weekly Top 40	3

[edit] Official versions

Original versions

1. Album Version — 4:06
2. Single Version - 3:52

Remixes

1. 7" Remix - 3:55
2. Def Tragic Mix - 12:00
3. Def Conga Mix - 7:42
4. Def Classic Mix - 7:40
5. Def Radio Mix - 3:50
6. Def Drums - ?
7. Damien's Super Jazz Mix - 9:40
8. Damien's Radio Edit - 4:19
9. Damien's Super Jazz Mix - 9:00
10. Damien's Fountainbleau Mix - 7:19
11. Turn The Bass Around Mix - 6:06
12. Pablo's 12" Remix - 7:25

[edit] Certifications

Country	Certification	Sales
Australia	Gold	35,000
United States	Gold	500,000

Preceded by "Movin'" by Brass Construction	Billboard Hot Dance Club Play number-one single (Vicki Sue Robinson version) March 20, 1976 - April 10, 1976	Succeeded by "Love Hangover" by Diana Ross
Preceded by "What I Need" by Crystal Waters	Billboard Hot Dance Club Play number-one single (Gloria Estefan version) November 12, 1994	Succeeded by "Dreamer" by Livin' Joy