Hot Stuff

The Rolling Stones

About Hot Stuff

"Hot Stuff" is a song by the English rock and roll band The Rolling Stones on their 1976 album Black and Blue. "Hot Stuff", written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, was recorded in March, October and December 1975 during the Black and Blue sessions, and is heavily influenced by the disco/funk sounds of the day, with Charlie Watts laying down a heavy drum pattern accompanied by Ollie E. Brown on percussion, Bill Wyman adding a funky bassline, and extensive use of the Wah-wah pedal by guest guitarist Harvey Mandel, formerly of Canned Heat. Mandel plays the lead guitar parts on the song and was one of the guitarists in consideration for replacing the departed Mick Taylor's slot as the Stones' lead guitarist, a position eventually filled by Ron Wood. Billy Preston plays piano on the recording and contributes backing vocals along with Richards and Wood. The video, however, features Wood on guitar playing Mandel's part. The second and final single from Black and Blue (following the worldwide top 10 hit "Fool to Cry") "Hot Stuff" was not as successful as its predecessor, reaching #49 in the United States. Despite the relative failure of the single, the band continued to explore the disco/funk sounds heard on the recording with later albums and singles - their next single, the disco-infused "Miss You", reached the top position in the US two years later. 


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1977
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Hot stuff, can't get enough 
Hot stuff, hot stuff, can't get enough 
The music is mighty, mighty fine 
Hot stuff, hot stuff can't get enough 
Hot stuff, can't get enough 
Hot stuff, can't get enough 
Hot stuff, can't get enough 

Music is mighty fine
Hot stuff

Hot stuff, I can't get enough
I can't get enough 
The music is what I want
My body always moving, ah, stick it
Hot stuff

Everyday I get another dose
I can't stand it when the music stops
Hot stuff

All the people in New York City
I know you're all going broke, but you're tough
Yeah, hot stuff, hot stuff 

To everybody in Jamaica
That's working in the sun
Your hot, your hot stuff
Shake it up, hot stuff

Hot stuff
Hot stuff
Hot stuff

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The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… more »

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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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11 facts about this song

Album Release
"Hot Stuff" is a song featured on the album "Black and Blue" which was released by The Rolling Stones in 1976.
Chart Performance
The song performed well on the charts. It peaked at number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 in America, while reaching number 33 in the United Kingdom.
Song's Genre
"Hot Stuff" is a funk and disco song, which was a departure from the traditional rock and roll genre that The Rolling Stones was known for.
Band Transition
This song is significant as it was The Rolling Stones' transition phase between the departure of Mick Taylor and the addition of Ron Wood as the band's guitarists.
Lead Guitarist
The song features Keith Richards on the bass guitar whereas the band's newest member, Ron Wood, played the lead guitar.
Billy Preston's Contribution
Billy Preston, a renowned keyboardist, who had collaborated with the Beatles, also played on this track. His submissions of synths and piano gave a distinct touch to the song.
Live Performances
Although "Hot Stuff" was a commercial success, it was performed live by the band only occasionally, with notable performances during their 1976 European tour and 1997's Bridges to Babylon tour.
Extended Version
There exists a longer, extended version of "Hot Stuff" that runs for over 12 minutes, which shows off more of the band's instrumental prowess.
Song's Theme
Unlike the band's other hit songs, "Hot Stuff" doesn't possess a straightforward narrative. Its lyrics are more abstract and ambiguous with a recurring theme of lust and desire.
Reviews and Reception
Critical reception to "Hot Stuff" was generally positive, with special praise given to its funk and disco style which stands out in the Stones' discography.
Music Video
The original music video of "Hot Stuff" depicts The Rolling Stones' studio jam session, highlighting the band's transformation and experimentation with new genres.

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