Long Hot Summer

Girls Aloud

About Long Hot Summer

"Long Hot Summer" is a song by British all-female pop group Girls Aloud, taken from their third studio album Chemistry (2005). The song was written by Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins and his production team Xenomania, and produced by Higgins and Xenomania. "Long Hot Summer" was written for inclusion in the Disney film Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005), but plans fell through. Higgins later described the track as "a disaster record." Released in August 2005, it became Girls Aloud's first single to miss the top five on the UK Singles Chart. The music video drew inspiration from the possibility of inclusion on the Herbie soundtrack, taking place at a garage where Girls Aloud work as auto mechanics. "Long Hot Summer" was promoted through numerous live appearances and has since been performed on two of the group's concert tours. The "upbeat pop tune" received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics; some reviewers thought the song felt "flat." 


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I know you like to wear my dressing-gown,
When I'm not there.
I guess you like it in my shoes.

Just coz you drive a Mazarati 
And the ladies stare
Don't mean you'll go as fast as I do.

I know it's summer in the city 
And the sun is high
But you can play it cool again
Coz boy I seen you disco dancing
With your pants on fire
We need a little tropical rain

So baby, baby
Watch the needle when your heading south
You drive me crazy
Just remember you can burn me out
So get down

It's been a long, hot summer
And it's ninety five degrees in the shade
It's only Sunday morning 
And I need that Friday feeling again

You put me in a fever 50 stories high
And suddenly I'm freezing 
And I don't know why
It's been a long, hot summer 
And I'm shaking like a cool lemonade

If you want to get fresh
Get outta my car
Coz the boys up here are going to fast
I'm taking my time now

If you want to fly high
Keep outta the sun
When your fingers start to run
It's no fun
So why don't you climb now

If you want to get fresh
Then take a cold shower
Put your back on ice
Before you turn sour
Nobody can fool me

Now I'm cleaning my head
And dusting my eyes
Every time I feel the temperature rise
I need you to cool me

I'm partied out of house and home
So baby if you fight me 
How you gonna like me

Runnin down that open road 
So think before you bite me
How you gonna get back home

It's been a long, hot summer
And it's ninety five degrees in the shade
It's only Sunday morning 
And I need that Friday feeling again

You put me in a fever 50 stories high
And suddenly I'm freezing 
And I don't know why
It's been a long, hot summer 
And I'm shaking like a cool lemonade

Coz I 
So why do you bite me (x2)

A little late to take it slow
But I couldn't wait to party

At the cannon ball 
Not what I wanted
Now I've seen it all
So find me

I've ricochet 
Around the world
Drinking pink champagne
It's easy!

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Girls Aloud

Girls Aloud are an English-Irishpop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole (née Tweedy), Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor imprint. The group achieved a string of twenty-two consecutive top eleven singles in the United Kingdom, including four number ones. They also achieved six certified albums, two of them reached number one. They have been nominated for five Brit Awards, winning the 2009 Best Single for "The Promise". more »

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Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Long Hot Summer" was released on 22nd August 2005.
Album
The song was featured on Girls Aloud's third studio album, "Chemistry".
Chart Performance
It peaked at number seven in the UK Singles Chart, making this the first time the girl group did not hit top-five with a single release.
Music Video
The music video is tailored around a "Grease"-themed car mechanic workshop.
Songwriters and Producers
"Long Hot Summer" was written by the band's long-time collaborators Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins and his production team Xenomania.
B-side
The B-side to "Long Hot Summer," entitled "Real Life," was also recorded by Girls Aloud as one of the potential singles before "Long Hot Summer" was chosen.
Sponsorship
The song was used to promote a sponsorship deal with Sunsilk in 2005.
Pop Music Milestone
"Long Hot Summer" was the first track in their catalogue which saw Girls Aloud shift from straight pop to a more dance-oriented sound.
Critics' Take
Despite the song's commercial success, it received mixed reviews from music critics.
Live Performances
It was performed live during the group's 2006 Chemistry Tour, 2007 Greatest Hits Tour, and 2008 Tangled Up Tour.

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