Betcha Say That
"Betcha Say That" is a song from 1987 performed by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine from their 1987 album, Let It Loose. It was written by Larry Dermer, Joe Galdo and Rafael Vigil.
| "Betcha Say That" | ||||
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| Single by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine | ||||
| from the album Let It Loose / Anything for You | ||||
| B-side | "Love Toy" | |||
| Released | September 1, 1987 | |||
| Recorded | 1987 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:36 (Album Version) 3:40 (Single Remix) 7:20 (12" Version) 6:16 (Dub Version) | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lawrence Dermer Joe Galdo Rafael Vigil | |||
| Producer(s) | Emilio & The Jerks (Emilio Estefan, Jr.) (Lawrence Dermer) (Joe Galdo) (Rafael Vigil) | |||
| Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine singles chronology | ||||
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Released as the second single from Let It Loose, "Betcha Say That" was not among Estefan's bigger hits of the 1980s, peaking at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1987.[1] It was more successful on the Billboard adult contemporary chart, where the song reached #19.[2] In the UK, the single was released in September 1987 and like the previous release of Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, it failed to chart.
In the US, a single remix was released on 7", and an extended remix was released on a 12" single.
The song was not selected for inclusion on the singer's 1992 greatest hits album.
Formats and track listings
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (Single Remix) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Love Toy" | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 4:29 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (12" Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 7:20 |
| 2. | "Betcha Say That" (Dub Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 6:16 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (Single Remix) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 3:40 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (Single Remix) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Betcha Say That" (Single Remix) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 3:40 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (12" Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 7:20 |
| 2. | "Betcha Say That" (Dub Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 6:16 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (Single Remix) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Love Toy" | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 4:29 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (12" Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 7:20 |
| 2. | "Betcha Say That" (Dub Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 6:16 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (Single Remix) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 3:40 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (Single Remix) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Love Toy" | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 4:29 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (12" Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 7:20 |
| 2. | "Betcha Say That" (Dub Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 6:16 |
| 3. | "Love Toy" | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 4:29 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (Single Remix) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Love Toy" | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 4:29 |
| 3. | "The Megamix" (Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Conga, Dr. Beat, Betcha Say That, Bad Boy) | Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique E. Garcia | 9:59 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (Single Remix) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Love Toy" | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 4:29 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (12" Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 7:20 |
| 2. | "Betcha Say That" (Dub Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 6:16 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (Single Remix) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" | Gloria M. Estefan, Enrique E. Garcia | 3:54 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (Single Remix) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 3:40 |
| 2. | "You Made A Fool Of Me" | Wesley B. Wright | 2:54 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (12" Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 7:20 |
| 2. | "Betcha Say That" (Dub Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 6:16 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (Single Remix) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Love Toy" | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 4:29 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Betcha Say That" (12" Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 7:20 |
| 2. | "Betcha Say That" (Dub Version) | Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael Vigil | 6:16 |
Official versions and remixes
Original versions
- Album Version — (4:36)
Pablo Flores remixes
- Single Remix — (3:40)
- 12" Version (aka Extended Version) — (7:20)
- Dub Version — (6:16)
Release history
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| US | September 1, 1987 |
| Europe | October 1987 |
| UK | October 1987 |
| Japan | October 1, 1987 |
Charts
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[3] | 37 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[4] | 16 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5] | 50 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 36 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[7] | 19 |
| US R&R AC Top 30[8] | 25 |
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 8th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 209.
- Chart positions from allmusic.com Retrieved 03-17-2009.
- "Top RPM Singles: Issue 0899." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
- "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 8480." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
- "Gloria Estefan And Miami Sound Machine – Betcha Say That". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- "Gloria Estefan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- "Gloria Estefan Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- "One Glorious Talent". Radio & Records - July 17, 1988 (PDF). Radio & Records. p. 54. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
