"1 - 2 - 3" | ||||
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Single by Len Barry | ||||
from the album 1 - 2 - 3 | ||||
B-side | "Bullseye" | |||
Released | October 1965 | |||
Format | 7" single | |||
Genre | Blue-eyed soul, pop | |||
Label | Decca 31827 Brunswick 05942 (UK) |
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Writer(s) | John Medora, David White, Len Barry | |||
Producer | John Medora, David White | |||
Len Barry singles chronology | ||||
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"1 - 2 - 3" is a 1965 song written and recorded by Len Barry. The song was co-written by John Medora and David White. The recording's chorus and accompaniment was arranged by Jimmy Wisner. The single was released in 1965 on the American Decca label.[1][2] There is a rumor, that the song is a rework of "Ask Any Girl" released by The Supremes as the B-side to their single "Baby Love", and written by Holland-Dozier-Holland.
"1-2-3" reached #2 in the US Billboard chart and #3 on the UK Singles Chart[3] "1-2-3" also went to number eleven on the US R&B chart.[4]
It sold over one and three quarter million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.[5]
Chart (1965) | Peak position |
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United States (Billboard Hot 100) | 2[6] |
United States (Billboard R&B Singles Chart) | 11[6] |
United Kingdom (Record Retailer) | 3[7] |
United Kingdom (NME) | 1[8] |