Some Like It Hot
The Power Station
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We want to multiply, are you gonna do it I know you're qualified, are you gonna do it Don't be so circumscribed, are you gonna do it Just get yourself untied, are you gonna do it Feel the heat pushing you to decide Feel the heat burning you up, ready or not Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on Some feel the heat and decide that they can't go on Some like it hot, but you can't tell how hot 'til you try Some like it hot, so let's turn up the heat 'til we fry The girl is at your side, are you gonna do it She wants to be your bride, are you gonna do it She wants to multiply, are you gonna do it I know you won't be satisfied until you do it Feel the heat pushing you to decide Feel the heat burning you up, ready or not Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on Some feel the heat and decide that they can't go on Some like it hot, but you can't tell how hot 'til you try Some like it hot, so let's turn up the heat 'til we fry Feel the heat pushing you to decide Feel the heat burning you up, ready or not Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on Some feel the heat and decide that they can't go on Some like it hot, but you can't tell how hot 'til you try Some like it hot, so let's turn up the heat 'til we fry Some like it hot, some like it hot Some like it hot, some like it hot Some like it hot, some like it hot Some like it hot, some like it hot
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Written by: BARRY JOHN JOSEPH PALMER, CHARLOTTE THORPE, JOSEPHINE ELLEN DE SOUSA-REAY
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Some Like It Hot" is categorized as a mix of rock, dance-rock, and new wave tunes. The music integrates elements of rock with various other genres to create a unique, high-energy sound.
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Release DateThe song was released in March 1985 as the first single from the band's eponymous debut album, "The Power Station."
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Chart Performance"Some Like It Hot" reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also charted well in the United Kingdom, reaching the Top 20.
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Band FormationThe Power Station is considered a supergroup as it was formed by Robert Palmer, John Taylor, and Andy Taylor of Duran Duran, and Tony Thompson of Chic.
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song Composition"Some Like It Hot" features a prominent guitar riff and driving bass line, as well as Robert Palmer's unique and versatile voice.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Some Like It Hot" received significant airplay on MTV, further helping the song's popularity. The video features the band performing in a metal assembly-line setting, with Robert Palmer singing and the other band members playing around him.
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Post-Palmer RenditionAfter Robert Palmer left the group, the band performed the song with Michael Des Barres on vocals at the Live Aid concert in July 1985.
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Song LegacyThe song remains popular today, and it's often considered a classic of 80s rock. It is regularly played on classic rock radio stations.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Some Like It Hot," including Marilyn Manson, who incorporated elements of the song into a track on the band's 1995 album, "Smells Like Children."
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Album SuccessThe song's success helped propel the "Power Station" album to Platinum status in the United States. The album peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200.
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