Hot Hot Hot

Buster Poindexter

About Hot Hot Hot

"Hot Hot Hot" is a song written and first recorded by Montserratian musician Arrow, featured on his 1982 studio album, Hot Hot Hot. The song was a commercially successful dance floor single, with cover versions subsequently released by artists in several countries, including in 1987 by American singer Buster Poindexter. The song was Arrow's first chart hit, peaking at No. 59 on the UK Singles Chart. A remix of the song, dubbed as the "World Carnival Mix '94" was later released in 1994 and peaked higher than the original, at number 38 on the UK Singles Chart.  


Year:
1987
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Ole ole - ole ole / Ole ole - ole ole
EE-Yessa Ha-ha
Ee-yes girls

Me mind on fire -- Me soul on fire -- Feeling hot hot hot
Party people -- All around me feeling hot hot hot
What to do - On a night like this
Music sweet - I can't resist
We need a party song - A fundamental jam

So we go rum-bum-bum-bum
Yeah we rum-bum-bum-bum
Feeling hot hot hot -- Feeling hot hot hot - oh Lord

(me la la la lum bum bum)
See people rocking -- Hear people chanting -- Feeling hot hot hot
Keep up this spirit -- Come on let's do it -- Feeling hot hot hot
It's in the air - Celebration time
Music sweet - captivate your mind
We have this party song - This fundamental jam

So we go rum-bum-bum-bum
Yeah we rum-bum-bum-bum
Feeling hot hot hot -- Feeling hot hot hot - Oh Lord

Ha-ha
Ole ole - ole ole / Ole ole - ole ole
Ole ole - ole ole / Ole ole - ole ole

EE-yes girls
People in the party - hot hot hot
People in the party - hot hot hot
They come to the party know what they got
They come to the party know what they got
I'm hot -- You're hot -- He's hot -- She's hot
I'm hot -- You're hot -- He's hot -- She's hot
(Real hot) -- (Real hot) -- (Real hot) -- (Real hot)H
a-ha-ha - Oh Lord

How you feeling? (Hot hot hot)
How you feeling? (Hot hot hot)
How you feeling? (Hot hot hot)
How you feeling? (Hot hot hot)

(Hot hot hot)(Hot hot hot)
(Hot hot hot)(Hot hot hot)

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Buster Poindexter

David Roger Johansen (sometimes spelled David Jo Hansen; born January 9, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as a member of the seminal proto-punk band the New York Dolls. He is also known for his work under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter, and for playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in Scrooged. more »

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Written by: Alphonsus Cassell

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10 facts about this song

Origins and Songwriter
"Hot Hot Hot" was originally composed and recorded by Alphonsus Cassell, more commonly known as Arrow, a musician from Montserrat in the Eastern Caribbean.
Arrow's Version
The song was first released by Arrow on his 1982 album titled "Hot Hot Hot". - The energetic and upbeat rhythm of "Hot Hot Hot" makes it a staple in Soca circles, a genre derived from calypso music with influences from soul and funk.
Buster Poindexter's Version
Buster Poindexter, better known as David Johansen, a former member of the New York Dolls, performed a cover version of "Hot Hot Hot" in 1987. - Poindexter's version of the song has reached a wider international audience, and has been used in commercials and films.
Commercial Success
Despite not making a significant splash on American music charts during its original release, "Hot Hot Hot" has since become a popular party anthem.
Film Inclusion
It's been heard in variety of movies, including "Bend it Like Beckham" and "The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea".
Adoption in Popular Culture
The song has been adopted as a theme song by numerous institutions, sports teams, and carnival festivals worldwide due to its energetic, party-forward beats.
Accolades
In 1998, Arrow's original version of "Hot Hot Hot" was inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame.
Other Covers
The song has been covered and remixed by many artists globally, including Latin and pop musicians, most popularly by Buster Poindexter.
Use in Commercials
"Hot Hot Hot" was featured in a popular 1989 commercial for a British chain of DIY stores, B&Q. It was also featured in a commercial for the Betty Crocker brand.
Musical Style
The song combines a calypso melody with soca rhythms, a genre known for fast, energetic beats, which contribute to its popularity as a party and carnival song.

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