1-2-3 - Miami Sound Machine - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Miami Sound Machine’s “1-2-3” brought another burst of Latin-flavored pop to the U.S. charts in 1988, keeping the band’s momentum going after back-to-back hits. Written by Gloria Estefan and Enrique “Kiki” Garcia, the song was the fourth single from the album Let It Loose. Released in early summer 1988, “1-2-3” climbed to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It’s a playful, upbeat track about encouraging someone to open up and take a chance on love. The mix of infectious horns, danceable rhythms, and Gloria Estefan’s smooth vocal delivery helped make it a crossover success. A remix version with extended brass sections and a slightly funkier groove was also popular in clubs. “1-2-3” was one of the final singles before the band officially rebranded under Gloria Estefan’s name, and it remains one of Miami Sound Machine’s best-known tracks from the era.