Touch And Go is the progeny of an unholy alliance between television compos… Read Full Bio ↴Touch And Go is the progeny of an unholy alliance between television composer David Lowe, veteran radio presenter and music journalist Charlie Gillett and co-founder of Oval Music, Gordon Nelki.

Charlie and Gordon have wide-ranging tastes in popular music and a fondness for something just that bit different. Paul Hardcastle’s 19 was one of their earlier successes. Having worked together on the Dreamcatcher project, the trio conceived a new concept based around largely instrumental jazz-based tunes with an ‘economical’ use of lyrics — quite unconventional by today’s chart standards.

Influences for the project ranged from The Champs’ Tequila and Mongo Santamaria’s Watermelon Man to Louis Armstrong’s Dippermouth Blues. Within a few days, Dave had put together Would You…? using a sampled vocal clip and trumpet jazz licks played by James Lynch, over a Latin rhythm.

Released in October 1998, Would You…? reached number 3 in the UK charts, remained in the top ten for a month and subsequently became a hit all over Europe and many other parts of the world. The single sold half a million copies worldwide, and was included on literally hundreds of compilations whose total sales exceed ten million copies.

Touch And Go’s album, I Find You Very Attractive followed up the success of Would You…? and included three more singles Straight To Number One, So Hot, and Tango In Harlem, all of which are widely played on radio throughout Europe, especially in Eastern Europe where Touch and Go is one of the UK’s best-known acts.

About The Performers
Vanessa Lancaster, Vocalist
Vanessa Lancaster began ballet classes at the age of 4, gaining success in exams at the Royal Academy of Ballet in London. Shortly afterwards she began drama lessons in her free time and auditioned successfully for the Corona Stage School in London where she was educated until the age of 16. Vanessa completed her education at the Lucy Clayton Finishing School in London which was followed by 8 months working in the USA.

In London, Vanessa has worked as a voice-over artist for numerous UK TV commercials and has modelled both on the catwalk and for beauty products. Her other television credits include Emu’s World for ITV and the James Bond movie Octopussy.

Vanessa began singing professionally at the age of 15 when she teamed up with brother Shaz to form a band called Boys Behaving Badly whose drummer later became a member of Jamiroquai. Vanessa was, of course, the only girl member of the group! Once her vocal talents were discovered, Vanessa became a much in-demand singer on the London recording session scene, which led to a world tour with Urban Species.

Having sung on numerous jingles for producer and songwriter David Lowe, Vanessa was invited to collaborate on a new project Dave was working on which became Touch And Go, whose records have now become hits all over the world. Vanessa co-wrote the Touch And Go songs Straight To Number One, Big Beat and So Hot.

James Lynch, , Trumpet
London-based trumpeter James Lynch was educated at the City Of Leeds College of Music where he gained a first-class degree in Jazz & Contemporary Music and won prizes for Outstanding Performance, Brass and Arranging. As a former member of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, Jim won the Newman Cup at the age of 17 for Most Improved Player.

On moving to London he joined the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain eventually becoming their lead trumpet player. Jim began his professional career with society dance bands in London’s Mayfair district before moving into the freelance areas of work such as musical theatre and recording. He has played in many of London’s West End musicals including Chicago, Starlight Express, Jesus Christ Superstar, Saturday Night Fever, and My Fair Lady.

In the world of pop music Jim has played in the big bands of Robbie Williams and for Babybird, Embrace, The Freestylers, Beverly Knight and also Missy Elliot. He has also played for Shirley Bassey and Michael Ball. Jim was brass arranger and first trumpet for the Spice Girls on their last UK tour, which was broadcast live on Sky TV from London’s Earls Court Arena. Recent clients include the Matthew Herbert Big Band, London rapper Dizzy Rascal, Engelbert Humperdink and opera singer Lesley Garrett.

Jim has played on many TV shows in the UK and abroad and his trumpet can be heard on many theme tunes and TV commercials too. Recently he played on the soundtrack and wrote four arrangements for the Kevin Spacey film Beyond The Sea. He has worked with composer and producer David Lowe for a number of years and can still be heard on the theme for BBC's Cash In The Attic. He was invited by Dave to collaborate on a new project, which eventually became Touch And Go. James co-wrote the Touch And Go songs Would You…?, So Hot and Life’s A Beach.

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Straight To...Number One
Touch and Go Lyrics

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Yeah
Ten . . . kiss me on the lips
Nine . . . run your fingers through my hair
Eight . . . touch me . . . slowly
Hold it! Let's go straight . . . to number one
Seven . . . lips
Six . . . slooowly
Five . . . fingers

Four . . . play
. . . to number one
Let's go straight . . . to number one
One [repeating]
Touch me . . .
Let's go straight . . .
One [repeating]
. . . to number one
Lips
Fingers
Feel it?
One [repeating]
Ten
Nine
Eight
Seven
Six
Five
Four
Three

Touch and go . . .
. . . to number one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Touch and Go's song "Straight to...Number One" describe a passionate encounter between two people. The countdown at the beginning of the song sets the tone, as each number represents a specific action or sensation that builds on the last. The person singing the song wants their partner to kiss them on the lips (number ten) and run their fingers through their hair (number nine). They want to be touched slowly (number eight) and kissed again (number seven). As the countdown continues, the lyrics become more suggestive, with the emphasis on fingers (number five) and play (number four).

However, the song's chorus cuts through the seductive lyrics with a bold declaration: "Hold it! Let's go straight...to number one." This line suggests that the two people should skip all of the foreplay and go straight to the ultimate goal of sexual satisfaction. This theme is reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "to number one" throughout the song. The song ends with a final countdown and a repetition of the line "Touch and go...to number one."

Overall, "Straight to...Number One" is a sensual and playful song that emphasizes the physical connection between two people. The countdown structure adds a sense of anticipation and excitement to the lyrics, while the chorus provides a clear message about the ultimate goal of the encounter.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Expressing excitement

Ten . . . kiss me on the lips
Asking partner to kiss on the lips

Nine . . . run your fingers through my hair
Asking partner to run fingers through hair

Eight . . . touch me . . . slowly
Asking partner to touch slowly

Hold it! Let's go straight . . . to number one
Stopping to go further and focusing on reaching the climax

Seven . . . lips
Asking partner to focus on kissing lips

Six . . . slooowly
Asking partner to move slowly

Five . . . fingers
Asking partner to use fingers

Four . . . play
Asking partner to play in bed

. . . to number one
Reinforcing the goal to reach climax

Let's go straight . . . to number one
Reinforcing the goal to reach climax

One [repeating]
Reinforcing the goal to reach climax

Touch me . . .
Asking partner to touch

Let's go straight . . .
Reinforcing the goal to reach climax

One [repeating]
Reinforcing the goal to reach climax

. . . to number one
Reinforcing the goal to reach climax

Lips
Asking partner to focus on kissing lips

Fingers
Asking partner to use fingers

Feel it?
Asking partner if they feel pleasure

One [repeating]
Reinforcing the goal to reach climax

Ten
Starting the countdown

Nine
Countdown

Eight
Countdown

Seven
Countdown

Six
Countdown

Five
Countdown

Four
Countdown

Three
Countdown

Touch and go . . .
Asking partner to touch and continue

. . . to number one
Reinforcing the goal to reach climax

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: David Hodson Lowe, Vanessa Kathleen Lancaster

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