Number One (Alexia song)

"Number One" is a song recorded by the Italian singer Alexia.[1] It was Alexia's third successive Number One in the Italian charts. A set of Spanish versions were released, although these were not specifically for the Spanish market. The song was released in Italy on CD and 12" (coded DWA 96.06), with releases in other European countries following. Once again the German edition would be released by ZYX, the Spanish release by Blanco Y Negro, the French release by Panic (a subsidiary of Polygram, the Finnish release by K-Tel and the Brazilian release by Spotlight. A full set of releases were commissioned for Europe by Sony Music, once again on their Dancepool label; a Maxi CD, 2 track CD and 12" release (Sony code 663995). Two remix releases followed; the 'Happy Remix and Spanish versions' remix release and a second release entitled 'remix'. All the tracks across these two vinyl releases were later released on one CD. This would be Alexia's second American release, once again through Popular Records in 1997, with "Me And You" being added on the releases. The American promotional 12" contained a new remix of Me And You, though it was mistakenly labelled the 'Extended Euromix'.

"Number One"
Single by Alexia
from the album Fan Club
ReleasedNovember 11, 1996 (Italy)
GenreEurodance
Length3:46
LabelDWA Records
Songwriter(s)Roberto Zanetti & Alessia Aquilani
Producer(s)Roberto Zanetti
Alexia singles chronology
"Summer Is Crazy"
(1996)		 "Number One"
(1996)		 "Uh La La La"
(1997)
Music video
"Number One" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that "import enthusiasts are already big fans of this fast-paced Italo-disco ditty. Alexia is a charming ingénue with the potential for great things, as evidenced in a performance that has more natural flair and earthy grit than is normally found on records like these. Producer Robyx surrounds her with a strobing dance beat and fluttering flamenco guitars, à la No Mercy's "Where Do You Go". One of several festive, hit-worthy jams on Alexia's forthcoming debut album, "Fun Club"."[2] Music & Media described the song as "vocal dreamhouse by Italo producer Robyx. In the Club Short Mix, the usual piano is replaced by an acoustic guitar which gives the song that lucky holiday feeling."[3]

Chart performance

"Number One" went on becoming a major hit on the charts in Europe. It peaked at number-one in Italy, and reached number 2 in Finland. Additionally, the single was a Top 5 hit in Spain and a Top 40 hit in Flemish Belgium and France. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it climbed to number 60 in December 1996.

Music video

The music video for "Number One" was directed by Italian director Alessandra Pescetta.[4] It first aired in January 1997.

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1996) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] 32
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[6] 60
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[5] 2
France (SNEP)[5] 36
Italy (FIMI)[7] 1
Spain (AFYVE)[8] 4

References
  1. http://www.discogs.com/Alexia-Number-One/master/40581
  2. "Billboard: Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard magazine. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
  3. "Music & Media: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  4. "Alexia: Number one". Mvdbase.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  5. "Number One", in various singles charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved April 10, 2008)
  6. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  7. Italian Single Chart Hit parade Italia (Retrieved May 30, 2008)
  8. Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
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