Hot Lips
Paul Whiteman
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There's a boy that's in our band And how he blows that horn Finest since you're born When he starts you're gone They all call him "Hot Lips" for He blows real red-hot notes And ev'rybody on the floor just floats (That's what they say) He's got hot lips when he plays Jazz He draws out steps like no one has You're on your toes and shake your shoes Boy, how he goes when he plays Blues I watch the crowd until he's through He can be proud they're "cuckoo," too His music's rare you must declare The boy is there with two hot lips He's got hot lips when he plays Jazz He draws out steps, like no one has You're on your toes, and shake your shoes Boy, how he goes when he plays Blues I watch the crowd until he's through He can be proud they're "cuckoo," too His music's rare you must declare The boy is there with two hot lips Heard him play the other night And old man Oscar Clive who is eighty five Sure as you're alive Got so frisky when he started out to do his stuff Was told to sit right down for being rough (And then he said) He's got hot lips when he plays Jazz He draws out steps, like no one has You're on your toes, and shake your shoes Boy, how he goes when he plays Blues I watch the crowd until he's through He can be proud they're "cuckoo," too His music's rare you must declare The boy is there with two hot lips
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Written by: HENRY BUSSE, LOUIS DAVIS, HENRY LANGE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Hot Lips" by Paul Whiteman is a classic jazz composition that reflects the popular style of the Jazz Age in the early 20th century.
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Historical SignificanceThe song was recorded in 1922, making it nearly a century old. This makes it a significant piece in the history of recorded music and jazz.
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Band LeaderPaul Whiteman, known as the "King of Jazz", was an esteemed orchestra leader known for blending symphonic music and jazz.
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Original Composition"Hot Lips" was originally composed by jazz musicians Henry Busse, Henry Lange, and Lou Davis.
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Popular Song UseThe song was commonly used as dance music during the Roaring Twenties, often played in speakeasies and dance halls.
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Recording InformationThe song was recorded on June 23, 1922, and was released the same year by Victor Talking Machine Company.
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Unique SoundWhiteman's version of "Hot Lips" is known for its unique blend of big band swing and classical influences.
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Technological ImpactThe song was recorded and distributed on phonograph records, a technology which was relatively new at the time of its release.
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Accompanying MusiciansFamous Bix Beiderbecke, a prominent jazz cornet player, was one of Whiteman's band members when "Hot Lips" was recorded.
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Other VersionsThough Whiteman's is arguably the most renowned, "Hot Lips" has been covered by other artists such as Duke Ellington and Bob Wills.
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Cultural Impact"Hot Lips" is often remembered for reflecting the carefree and rebellious spirit of the Roaring Twenties. It helped popularize jazz, a distinctly American genre, among mainstream audiences.
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Current AvailabilityA digitally remastered version of Paul Whiteman's "Hot Lips" is available on various music streaming platforms for modern listeners.
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