While SAW are the credited writers, Princess co-wrote the bridge and arranged the backing vocals.
Features a distinct "huwoahwoah" vocal run that became a trademark for Princess. 📈 Chart Performance United Kingdom: Peaked at #7 on the UK Singles Chart.
The video was designed to emphasize Princess's "Britishness" to contrast with its American-sounding R&B production. Filmed across London. Princess - Say I'm Your Number One (1985)
🌟 Retrospective reviews, including those by The Guardian, rank it among the greatest SAW productions for its soulful authenticity compared to their later, more "manufactured" pop. If you're interested, I can: Provide the full tracklist for the 7" and 12" singles Detail the follow-up singles from her debut album
The production was heavily influenced by the "US-influenced R&B electro groove" of the B.B. & Q. Band song "Genie". While SAW are the credited writers, Princess co-wrote
Features iconic red double-decker buses and Princess wearing a traditional bowler hat.
This was the first in a massive string of hits for SAW, preceding their work with Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley. The video was designed to emphasize Princess's "Britishness"
"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.