Hot Blooded

Gramm, Foreigner, Jones

About Hot Blooded

"Hot Blooded" is a song by the British-American rock band Foreigner, from their second studio album Double Vision. It was released as a single in June 1978 and reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart that September. The single was also certified Platinum (one million units sold) by the Recording Industry Association of America. It is also the theme song to the truTV scripted series Tacoma FD.


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2008
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Standing in the rain, with his head hung low
Couldn't get a ticket, it was a sold out show
Heard the roar of the crowd, he could picture the scene
Put his ear to the wall, then like a distant scream
He heard one guitar, just blew him away
He saw stars in his eyes, and the very next day

Bought a beat up six string, in a secondhand store
Didn't know how to play it, but he knew for sure
That one guitar, felt good in his hands, didn't take long, to understand
Just one guitar, slung way down low
Was a one way ticket, only one way to go
So he started rockin', ain't never gonna stop
Gotta keep on rockin', someday gonna make it to the top

And be a juke box hero, got stars in his eyes, he's a juke box hero
He took one guitar, juke box hero, stars in his eyes
Juke box hero, (stars in his eyes) he'll come alive tonight

In a town without a name, in a heavy downpour
Thought he passed his own shadow, by the backstage door
Like a trip through the past, to that day in the rain
And that one guitar, made his whole life change
Now he needs to keep on rockin', he just can't stop
Gotta keep on rockin', that boy has got to stay on top

And be a juke box hero, got stars in his eyes
He's a juke box hero, got stars in his eyes
Yeah, juke box hero, stars in his eyes
With that one guitar, (stars in his eyes)
He'll come alive, come alive tonight, woah

Yeah, he's gotta keep on rockin', just can't stop
Gotta keep on rockin', that boy has got to stay on top

And be a juke box hero, got stars in his eyes
He's a juke box hero, got stars in his eyes
(Just one guitar) juke box hero, (aah aah aah) got stars in his eyes
He's just a juke box hero, aah aah aah
Juke box (stars) hero, (stars, stars) juke box hero, (stars, stars)
He's got stars in his eyes, stars in his eyes

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Foreigner

Foreigner is a British-American rock band, originally formed in 1976 by veteran English musicians Mick Jones and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald along with American vocalist Lou Gramm. Foreigner has sold over 37.5 million albums in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: MICK JONES, LOU GRAMM

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10 facts about this song

Band Background
"Hot Blooded" is a song by Foreigner, a British-American rock band known for their unique blend of hard rock and pop balladry.
Release Date
The song was released in June 1978 as the third single from the band's second studio album, "Double Vision."
Chart Success
"Hot Blooded" proved to be a huge hit. It reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of the band's most successful songs.
Song Message
The song is renowned for its powerful rock sound and lyrics that speak of passionate love, metaphorically representing it as being 'hot blooded'.
Live Performances
"Hot Blooded" is a regular fixture in Foreigner's live performances and has become an essential part of the band's legacy. It is often the closing song at their concerts.
Cultural Impact
"Hot Blooded" has often been used in popular culture, including film and television. For instance, it has been featured in shows like "The Simpsons", "That '70s Show", and movies like "Book Club."
Connection with NBC's Saturday Night Live
The song is famously connected to the iconic sketch show Saturday Night Live, as the writer, performer, and future senator Al Franken used "Hot Blooded" on a turntable as a running gag during the show's first season.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Hot Blooded" over the years, showcasing the song's enduring appeal. Among them are American rock band 3 Doors Down and country artist Trace Adkins.
Song Length
The song's running time is approximately 4 minutes and 27 seconds, but the version on some albums is slightly longer, running to 4 minutes and 59 seconds.
Writer Credits
"Hot Blooded" was written by Foreigner's lead vocalist Lou Gramm and guitarist Mick Jones. Both of them shared songwriting duties for most of the band's hits.

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