Canned Heat

Jamiroquai

About Canned Heat

"Canned Heat" is the second single from British funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai's fourth studio album, Synkronized, released in 1999. The song was their second number-one on the US Dance Chart and peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart as well as number 2 in Spain. The music video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund. The song is used in the film Napoleon Dynamite, as background music during the title character's famous dance performance before a high school assembly.


Year:
2006
5:30
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You know this boogie is for real

I used to put my faith in worship
But then my chance to get to Heaven slipped
I used to worry about the future
But then I threw my caution to the wind
I had no reason to be care free
No no no, until I took a trip to the other side of town
Yeah yeah yeah, you know I heard that boogie rhythm
Hey, I had no choice but to get down down down down

Dance, nothing left for me to do but dance
Off these bad times I'm going through just dance
Got canned heat in my heels tonight, baby

I feel the thunder, see the lightning
I know this anger's heaven sent
So I've got to hang out all my hang-ups
Because of the boogie I feel so hell bent, hey hey
It's just an instant gut reaction, that I got
I know I never ever felt like this before
I don't know what to do
But then that's nothing new
Stuck between hell and high water
I need a cure to make it through

Hey dancing nothing left for me to do but dance
Off these bad times I'm going through just dance
Hey got canned heat in my heels tonight baby
You know know know I'm gonna dance yeah
Off the nasty things that people say
Dance yeah but I'm gonna make it anyway
Dance yeah got canned heat up my heels tonight baby
You know I've got canned heat up my heels

You know this boogie is for real

Only the wind can blow the answer
And she cries to me when I'm asleep
She says you know that you can go much faster
I know that peoples' talk can be so cheap
I got this voodoo child inveined on me
I'm gonna use my power to ascend
You know I got these running heels to use
Sometimes there's no way I lose
I was born to run and built to last
You've never seen my feet cause they move so fast

Dance yeah, hey nothing left for me to do but dance
Off these bad times I'm going through just dance, hey
Got canned heat in my heels tonight baby

Hey I've got to dance yeah
Off the nasty things that people say
Dance yeah, but I'm gonna make it anyway
Dance yeah, got canned heat up my heels tonight baby

You know this boogie is for real, got
So much canned heat in my heels yeah
Gonna dance, gonna dance my blues away tonight
You know I'm gonna dance my blues away
You know this boogie is for real, got
So much canned heat in my heels yeah
Gonna dance, gonna dance my blues away tonight

Dance, come on got canned heat in my heels tonight
Oh oh oh oh, canned heat in my heels tonight
Oh oh oh oh, canned heat in my heels tonight baby
Got so much

Dance
Hey DJ let the music play
Let the music play
I'm gonna let this party live
I wanna let this party live
Hey DJ throw my cares away
Let the music play
I'm gonna live this party live
Hey DJ let the music play
I'm gonna let this party live
Hey DJ throw my cares away
I'm gonna let this party live
Canned heat in my heels tonight

You know, you know this boogie is for real
Got so much canned heat in my heels
Gonna dance, gonna dance my blues away tonight
Ooh
You know, you know this boogie this boogie is for real
Got so much canned heat canned heat in my heels
You know I'm gonna dance my blues away tonight

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Jamiroquai

Jamiroquai i/dʒəˈmɪrəkwaɪ/ are a British jazz funk and acid jazz band formed in 1992. Fronted by lead singer Jay Kay, Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, and the Brand New Heavies. Subsequent albums have explored other musical directions such as pop, rock and electronica. Their best known track is "Virtual Insanity", which won four awards at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards. Jamiroquai have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide and won a Grammy Award in 1998. more »

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Written by: Derrick McKenzie, Jason Kay, Simon Katz, Sola Akingbola, Toby Smith, Wallis Buchanan

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Canned Heat" was released as the second single from the band Jamiroquai's fourth studio album, "Synkronized," in May 1999.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Canned Heat" achieved significant chart success. It peaked at number one on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart and reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
Notable Performances
"Canned Heat" stood out in Jamiroquai's live performances. For instance, it was part of the set list during their performance at Woodstock '99.
Inspirations
The song was inspired by 1970s disco and funk music. Its name may have been derived from the blues/folk band Canned Heat, active during the late 60s and 70s.
Music Video
The music video for "Canned Heat" is known for its futuristic settings and lead singer Jay Kay's distinctive dance moves, which became one of his signatures.
In Media
"Canned Heat" was prominently used in the final scene of the hit 2004 movie "Napoleon Dynamite," and has been featured in several other films, video games, and commercials since.
Writing Credits
"Canned Heat" was written by Jamiroquai's lead singer Jason "Jay" Kay and keyboardist Toby Smith.
Certifications
The song has received a Gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and a Silver certification from the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP) in France.
Remixes and Covers
"Canned Heat" has been remixed several times by a variety of DJs and producers, and has also been covered by several artists in different genres.
Recognition
In addition to its commercial success, "Canned Heat" has also been praised by critics and fans alike for its infectious energy and catchy hook.

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