Hot in the City

Billy Idol

About Hot in the City

"Hot in the City" is a 1982 song by Billy Idol, released on his self-titled album. It charted at No. 23 in the US and No. 58 in the UK. A re-release of the song in the UK in 1987 reached No. 13.


Year:
1982
3:38
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Stranger, stranger, stranger, stranger

It's hot here at night, lonely, black and quiet
On a hot summer night
Don't be afraid of the world we made
On a hot summer night

Cause when a long-legged lovely walks by
Yeah you can see the look in her eye
Then you know that it's

[Chorus]
Hot in the city, hot in the city tonight, tonight
Hot in the city, hot in the city tonight, tonight

Stranger, stranger

For all the dreams and schemes, people are as they seem
On a hot summer night
Don't be no fun, don't forget you're young
On a hot summer night

A sometime someone you're not
Don't wait to see what you got
Cause you know that you're

[Chorus]

We'll walk until my feet drop
I'm a train when I'm hateful
Yeah, lay right down now
And ride until your head breaks
I'm a-walking till my brain pops
I will move with the beat now
I'm a chain 'round an A-bomb
I'm a ribbon in the heat now
New York!

[Chorus: Repeat to fade}

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Billy Idol

William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), better known by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English rock musician. A member of the Bromley Contingent of Sex Pistols fans, Idol first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. He then embarked on a successful solo career, and was a member of the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States. A series of music videos for songs such as "White Wedding", "Rebel Yell" and "Eyes Without a Face" made him one of the first MTV stars. Idol continues to tour with guitarist Steve Stevens. more »

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Written by: Billy Idol

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Hot in the City” was composed by Billy Idol himself, showing off his songwriter skills besides his vocalist prowess.
Album Placement
The song is included in Idol's debut self-titled studio album "Billy Idol" released in 1982, providing listeners with an energetic and upbeat tune.
Chart Success
"Hot in the City" charted Number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Number 58 in the UK Singles Chart, marking its popular reception globally.
Multiple Versions
Billy Idol released two versions of this song. One of the versions includes a spoken word intro and uses the line "New York!" at the end. The other version doesn't differentiate between cities.
Music Video
The music video for "Hot in the City" is a bit controversial for its time, showing Billy Idol being restrained by a police officer, along with other provocative visuals.
Song Theme
The song conveys an energy and atmosphere of a hot summer night in the city, radiating an almost palpable heat.
Cultural Reference
"Hot in the City" was used in an episode of the popular TV show "Charmed", indicating the song's far-reaching cultural influence.
Re-release
The song was re-released in the UK in 1987 following the success of Idol's 1986 album "Whiplash Smile" and charted higher this time around, reaching number 13.
Featured in Films
The song has been featured in prominent Hollywood films, such as "Big" in 1988, starring Tom Hanks.
Idol's Prominence
The success of "Hot in the City" played a significant role in solidifying Billy Idol's status as a leading figure in the second British Invasion of the US music scene in the 1980s.

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