The production was heavily influenced by the "US-influenced R&B electro groove" of the B.B. & Q. Band song "Genie".
Features a distinct "huwoahwoah" vocal run that became a trademark for Princess. 📈 Chart Performance United Kingdom: Peaked at #7 on the UK Singles Chart. Princess - Say I'm Your Number One (1985)
"Say I'm Your Number One" is the 1985 debut single by British R&B pop singer (born Desiree Heslop) . Produced by the legendary trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) , it became an international hit and remains Princess's signature song. 🎵 Song Overview Release Date: July 26, 1985. Genre: Soul-pop, R&B, and Electro-groove. The production was heavily influenced by the "US-influenced
This was the first in a massive string of hits for SAW, preceding their work with Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley. Features a distinct "huwoahwoah" vocal run that became
Released on Supreme Records , which SAW formed specifically for this track after major labels rejected it.
The video was designed to emphasize Princess's "Britishness" to contrast with its American-sounding R&B production. Filmed across London.
The track credits "A. Linn" on drums, which was actually a pseudonym for Pete Waterman using a LinnDrum machine. 🎥 Music Video