One-Two-Five
Today, we want to delve into a topic that concerns us all: One-Two-Five. Whether we are talking about the importance of One-Two-Five in our daily lives, or the challenges One-Two-Five faces in the modern world, it is a topic that deserves our attention. From its origins to its impact on today's society, One-Two-Five offers us endless possibilities to reflect and learn. Therefore, it is crucial that we explore this topic in depth, analyzing its different facets and seeking to draw conclusions that allow us to better understand its relevance in our daily lives.
| "One-Two-Five" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by 10cc | ||||
| from the album Look Hear? | ||||
| B-side | "Only Child" | |||
| Released | 7 March 1980[1] | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:01 (single version) 5:21 (album version) | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
| Songwriters | Eric Stewart Graham Gouldman | |||
| Producer | 10cc | |||
| 10cc singles chronology | ||||
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"One-Two-Five" is a song by 10cc released as a first single in 1980 from the album Look Hear?. It is a reference to disco's 125 beats per minute tempo.[2]
Release and promotion
"One-Two-Five" was released as a first single outside America ahead of the album Look Hear?. The song was promoted by a music video directed by Russell Mulcahy based on the Eric Stewart's idea of 'disco-ectomy'.[2]
The single failed to chart in the band's native UK, which was the first time since 1974's The Original Soundtrack that a lead single wouldn't become a hit. However, the song became a top 10 hit in Norway.
Personnel
- Eric Stewart – lead vocals, electric guitar
- Graham Gouldman – second lead vocals, bass, electric guitar
- Rick Fenn – electric guitar
- Duncan Mackay – Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer
- Paul Burgess – drums, percussion
- Stuart Tosh — percussion, backing vocals
Chart performance
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 82 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 29 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[5] | 9 |
References
- ^ "Music Week" (PDF). p. 30.
- ^ a b Newton, Liam (2020). The Worst Band in the World. Rocket 88. ISBN 9781910978450.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "10cc – One-Two-Five" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "10cc – One-Two-Five". VG-lista.