When You're Hot, You're Hot
Jerry Reed
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Well me and Homer Jones and Big John Talley Had a big crap game goin' back in the alley And I kept rollin' them sevens , winnin' all them pots My luck was so good I could do no wrong I jest kept on rollin' and controllin' them bones And finally they jest threw up their hands and said "When you hot, you hot" I said "Yeah?" When you're hot, you're hot And when you're not, you're not Put all the money in and let's roll 'em again When you're hot, you're hot (La la la la la la la) (La la la la la) (La la la la la la la, when you're hot, you're hot) Well, now every time I rolled them dice I'd win And I was just gettin' ready to roll 'em again When I heard somethin' behind me I turned around and there was a big old cop He said "Hello, boys" and then he gave us a grin 'n' said "Look like I'm gonna hafta haul you all in And keep all that money for evidence" I said, "Well, son when you hot, you hot" He said "Yeah" When you're hot, you're hot And when you're not, you're not You can 'splain it all down at City Hall I say, yeah, when you're hot, you're hot You're hot (La la la la la la la) (La la la la la) (La la la la la la la, when you're hot, you're hot) Well, when he took us inta court I couldn't believe my eyes The judge was a fishin' buddy that I recognized I said "Hey, judge, old buddy, old pal" "I'll pay ya that hundred I owe ya if you'll get me outta this spot" So he gave my friends a little fine to pay He turned around and grinned at me and said "Ninety days, Jerry, when you hot, you hot" 'n' I said "Thanks a lot" When you're hot, you're hot And when you're not, you're not He let my friends go free and throwed the book at me He said "Well, when you're hot, you're hot" I said "well I'll tell ya one thing judge, old buddy, old pal" "If you wasn't wearin' that black robe I'd take out in back of this courthouse "And I'd try a little bit of your honor on" "You understand that, you hillbilly?" "Who gonna collect my welfare?" (When you're hot, you're hot") "Pay for my Cadillac?" Whadda you mean 'contempt of court'?" (When you're hot, you're hot") "Judge"
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14 facts about this song
Song Release Details"When You're Hot, You're Hot" was released in March 1971 as a single by Nashville recording artist Jerry Reed.
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Album CompilationThis song is also the titular track of Jerry Reed's 1971 studio album "When You're Hot, You're Hot".
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Chart Performance"When You're Hot, You're Hot" was a hit song that peaked at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles charts and remained there for five weeks.
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Cross-Genre SuccessThe song also reached number 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, illustrating its popularity beyond just country music listeners.
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Grammy Achievement"When You're Hot, You're Hot" earned Jerry Reed the 1972 Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
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Due CreditJerry Reed not only performed but also wrote "When You're Hot, You're Hot", showcasing his talent as a songwriter.
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Song DurationThe official track "When You're Hot, You're Hot" lasts for 2 minutes and 18 seconds, making it a relatively brief but impactful song.
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Label AffiliationJerry Reed was signed with the label RCA Victor when he released the chart-topping song.
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Live PerformancesThe song was performed by Jerry Reed on numerous television appearances including on The Ed Sullivan Show.
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Film Inclusion"When You're Hot, You're Hot" was included in the soundtrack for the 1971 film, "Smokey and the Bandit," in which Jerry Reed also acted.
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Unique Song ContentThe song's lyrics narrate a humorous conversation between a gambler and a law enforcement officer, thus standing out for its unique storytelling approach.
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Tribute CoversAfter Jerry Reed's death in 2008, numerous artists have covered "When You're Hot, You're Hot" as tribute, highlighting the song's lasting significance in country music.
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Versatile Talent"When You're Hot, You're Hot" highlights not only Jerry Reed's singing skills but also his guitar playing ability, making it a prime example of his musical versatility.
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Popular Phrase UsageThe song's title "When You're Hot, You're Hot" has since entered popular vernacular, reiterating Jerry Reed's influence on pop culture.
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