Long Hot Summer
Keith Urban
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I can't sleep, ain't no sleep a'coming I'm just lying here thinking 'bout you I'm in deep, falling deep into the picture In my mind of everything we're gonna do Over at the lake and down by the river You can feel it start to rise Wanna jump in my car, go wherever you are 'Cause I need you by my side It's gonna be a long, hot summer, we should be together With your feet up on the dashboard now Singing along with the radio, it's such a beautiful sound But when you say my name in the middle of the day, I swear I see the stars come out When you hold my hand in the back of my mind, Just waiting on the sun to go down, the sun to go down I wanna see your brown skin shimmer in the sun for the first time I try to be the one who knows just what to do to you to get me that smile One chance of meeting, you were walking by me on the street and I said hi And that was the beginning of my heart spinnin' like these wheels in my head tonight It's gonna be a long, hot summer, we should be together With your feet up on the dashboard now Singing along with the radio, it's such a beautiful sound But when you say my name in the middle of the day, I swear I see the stars come out When you hold my hand in the back of my mind, Just waiting on the sun to go down, the sun to go down The only place that I wanna be is where you are 'Cause anymore than a heartbeat away is just too far It's gonna be a long, hot summer, we should be together All I really want is more than this moment right now 'Cause when you say my name in the middle of the day, I swear I see the stars come out And when you hold my hand and I look into your eyes Oh I swear it looks like you're waiting on the sun to go down, the sun to go down I swear it's like you're waiting on the sun to go down Waiting on the sun to go down Hey, yeah oh, I'm loving thinking 'bout you I can't sleep, I'm just lying here thinkin' 'bout you
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Written by: RICHARD N. MARX, KEITH LIONEL URBAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Long Hot Summer" was officially released by Keith Urban on June 6, 2011.
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Album AppearanceThe song is part of his eighth studio album “Get Closer” which was released in 2010.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in 2011.
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Co-writerThe song was co-written by Keith Urban and Richard Marx, an American adult contemporary and pop/rock singer.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Long Hot Summer" was directed by Trey Fanjoy and debuted in August 2011.
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Syndication"Long Hot Summer" was also the theme song for the 2011 World Series broadcast on Fox Sports.
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Sound CharacteristicsThe song is notable for featuring mandolin and banjo instrumentation, which are not commonly used in contemporary country music.
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Live Performance DebutKeith Urban performed the song live for the first time at the 2011 CMT Music Awards.
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Certification"Long Hot Summer" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over one million units sold.
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Cover VersionsSeveral country artists have covered the song, including Danielle Bradbery, the season four winner of "The Voice".
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Interprative MeaningThe song tells the story of a summer romance and it is often classified as a song perfect for road trips and beach parties.
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DurationThe album version of "Long Hot Summer" is 4 minutes and 33 seconds long.
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International PerformanceIn Canada, the song reached number two on the country music charts and 46 on the Canadian Hot 100.
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ProductionDann Huff, a renowned record producer in the country and pop genres, helped produce "Long Hot Summer".
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ReceptionThe song received predominantly positive reviews from music critics, praising Urban's vocals and the catchy, upbeat nature of the track.
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