1 Thing

About 1 Thing

"1 Thing" is a song by singer Amerie, released as the lead single for her second studio album, Touch (2005) on January 18, 2005. It was written by Amerie and Rich Harrison, with production handled by Harrison. The song incorporates go-go rhythms and samples the 1970 funk track "Oh, Calcutta!" by the Meters, written by Stanley Walden. The song's lyrics focus on an unidentified "thing" that fuels a romantic attraction. In 2004, Amerie began working on her second album and collaborated with producer Rich Harrison .

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About this song

Credited to

Amerie

Album

Touch · Track 1 of 13 · Opens the album

Released

January 1, 1970

Duration

3:58

Ranking

#4 most played Amerie track on Foxsoundi

On Last.fm

761,957 listeners on Last.fm

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7. Wisdom | 1 thing (intro) - Radio Edit · 1 plays
8. Mine · 1 plays

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From the album: Touch