Hot Blooded
Gramm, Foreigner, Jones
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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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Written by: MICK JONES, LOU GRAMM
Lyrics © SOMERSET SONGS PUBLISHING INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Release DateThe song was released in June 1978 as the third single from the band's second studio album, "Double Vision."
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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.
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Song MessageThe song is renowned for its powerful rock sound and lyrics that speak of passionate love, metaphorically representing it as being 'hot blooded'.
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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.
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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."
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Connection with NBC's Saturday Night LiveThe 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.
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Cover VersionsSeveral 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.
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Song LengthThe 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.
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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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