- Written by Soca musician Alphonsus Celestine
Edmund Cassell, also known as "Arrow" (born 11/16/54 in Montserrat, West
Indies)
- Soco music is basically a cross between Soul and
Calypso
- Hot Hot Hot was first recorded by
Arrow in 1982
- It became an overnight anthem in
the Caribbean and a dance floor favorite
- By far the most popular version of
the song was recorded by David Johansen, who performed under the
pseudonym Buster Poindexter
- Johanson (born 1/9/50 in
Staten Island, New York) had
originally fronted the 1970s punk band The New York Dolls
- The Dolls were the darlings of the
critics' and maintained a modest cult following, but they were unable to
survive commercially
- Some allege that this was because
they were ahead of their time, and others simply feel they weren't that
interesting
- Although gratified
that the song paid the bills, Johansen later referred to the song Hot
Hot Hot as "the bane
of my life"
- Johansen is currently touring with
a new version of The New York Dolls that originally included two other
former members of the original band
- Unfortunately bassist Arthur Kane
passed away from leukemia shortly after their first reunion concert, so
the current Dolls lineup consists of Johansen and guitarist Sylvain
Sylvain
- Buster Poindexter's version of Hot
Hot Hot was released in
1987, and the song is a party classic,
but it never cracked the
Billboard Top 40
- The song is an unofficial football chant adopted by
Montserrat national football team
- It also was recorded by the popular Latin teen group
Menudo
- It was used in the movie
soundtrack to The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
- AOne of the more unusual covers of
the song was done in 1985 when it was recorded in Hindi as Kuchh Gadbad
Hai, and became a hit in India by very popular Indian duo Babla &
Kanchan
- The song remains on of the more
popular songs in the Oracle Band's repertoire, and can usually be
counted on to get a conga line going and the party heat soaring
Oracle Band MP3 / RealAudio Samples
An excerpt from a live Oracle Band performance of this song is
available as both a streaming RealAudio format, or as a higher quality
downloadable MP3. Select the version you'd prefer.
Song Lyrics - Song Title
Ole Ole Ole Ole
Ole Ole Ole Ole
FIESTA!
Me mind on fire,
Me soul on fire
Feelin' hot hot hot
Party people,
All around me
Feelin hot hot hot
Oh what to do,
On a night like this
Music's sweet,
I can't
resist
We need,
A party song
A fun, Jamaican jam
So we can boom boom boom boom
Yeah arroom boom boom boom
See people rockin'
Yeah people chantin'
Feelin' hot hot hot
Keep up the spirit
Come on let's do it
Feelin' hot hot hot
It's in the air,
Celebration time
Music's sweet,
Captivate your mind
We have,
This party song
This fun, Jamaican jam
So we can boom boom boom boom
Yeah arroom boom boom boom
Feelin' hot hot hot
Feelin' hot hot hot
Oh lord
Ole Ole Ole Ole
Ole Ole Ole Ole
Ole Ole Ole Ole
Ole Ole Ole Ole
(Spoken)
People in the party hot hot hot
People in the party hot hot hot
They come to the party
Knowin what they got
They come to the party
Knowin what they got
I'm hot,
You're hot,
He's
hot,
She's hot
I'm hot,
You're hot,
He's
hot,
She's hot
REAL HOT 4x
How you feelin'?
HOT HOT HOT
How you feelin'?
HOT HOT HOT
How you feelin'?
HOT HOT HOT
How you feelin'?
HOT HOT HOT
| Note that the lyrics posted here are
those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a
few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make
them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as
an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private
party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use. |
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Buster Poindexter
This is the
original, the album David Johansen called "the bane of my life".
Currently
out of print, it is nevertheless available from a number of
online retailers. While new copies are rather pricy, as they are
considered collector's items, the used ones generally go for
less than $5
According to Amazon.com, it
is about to be re-issued and should be available by the end of
April 2008. You can order your copy by clicking the
preview below:
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Frat Rock of the 80s
Unfortunately this CD is no longer in print, but is
available from a number of online stores, mostly at reasonable
prices.
It's
probably my favorite as it has so many great songs on it,
including:
Hot
Hot Hot
Addicted to Love
Centerfold
Goody Two Shoes
Rock This Town
...and 7 more fun 80s classics
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Party of the Millenium
This is a
great compilation album that has music from the 50s to the 90s.
A 2-CD set,
it contains 28 tracks altogether, and although it is also out of
print, it is available from a number of reputable online dealers
Tracks
include:
Hot
Hot Hot
Strokin
Freeway of Love
At The Hop
Do Wah Diddy
Rock Around The Clock
Macarena
...and 21 more!
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Rhino Instant Party
Hot Hot Hot
Yep...this
one is still in print, and is a pretty good collection of party
songs from the 80s.
It includes:
Hot
Hot Hot
I'm So Excited
Wild Thing
Stray Cat Strut
...and 10 more!
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