Hot in the City
Billy Idol
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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 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 Hot in the city, hot in the city tonight, tonight Hot in the city, hot in the city tonight, tonight 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-walkin' 'til 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! [Repeat] Hot in the city, hot in the city tonight, tonight Hot in the city, hot in the city tonight, tonight
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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.
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Album PlacementThe song is included in Idol's debut self-titled studio album "Billy Idol" released in 1982, providing listeners with an energetic and upbeat tune.
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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.
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Multiple VersionsBilly 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Song ThemeThe song conveys an energy and atmosphere of a hot summer night in the city, radiating an almost palpable heat.
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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.
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Re-releaseThe 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.
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Featured in FilmsThe song has been featured in prominent Hollywood films, such as "Big" in 1988, starring Tom Hanks.
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Idol's ProminenceThe 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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