Hot Pants
James Brown & His Famous Flames, James Brown
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One-two One-two-three uh! Hot pants, hey hot pants uh! Smokin' Hot pants, smokin' that, hot pants That's where it's at a-that's where it's at Take your fine self home It looks much better than time My fever keeps growin' Girl you're blowin' my mind Thinkin' of losin' that funky feelin' don't uh! 'Cause you got to use just what you got To get just what you want-a Hey hu! Hot pants! Hey! Hot pants smokin'! Hot pants make ya sure of yourself, good Lord You walk like you got the only lovin' left hey So brother, if you're thinkin' of losin' that feelin' Then don't, ha 'Cause a woman got to use what she got To get just what she wants hey! Hey hot pants A-look a-hot pants won't make ya dance But as slick as you are-ah! You make the pants Uh! Hey brother, do ya like it? The girl over there with the funky pants on ha! She can ah! Do the chicken all night long The girl over there with the hot pants on uh! She can do the Funky Broadway all night long The girl over there with the hot pants on Filthy MacNasty all night long Get down hu! The one over there With the mini dress ha! I ain't got time, I still dig that mess Get down! But I like the hot pants Hey! I like a hot pants Ooooh! Bring it home! One more! Hit me! Aaay! Bring it home! Bring it home! Oh uh! Bring it on home Bring it on home...
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Written by: JAMES BROWN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Song Creation"Hot Pants" was recorded in 1971 and written by the legendary James Brown himself, showcasing his unique touch in music writing.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was notably successful, reaching number one on the R&B charts and claiming the number fifteen spot on the Pop Charts in the U.S.
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Multiple Versions"Hot Pants" exists in various versions, including an unedited version that lasts nearly ten minutes and two shorter versions that were released as a two-part single.
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AlbumThe song is the title track of James Brown's 1971 album, "Hot Pants", released on his own record label, People Records.
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Music Elements"Hot Pants" is a classic example of Brown's funk style, featuring a strong rhythm section, sharp horn lines, and Brown's distinctive vocal performance.
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In-depth LyricsThe lyrics of "Hot Pants" are about fashion and its impact on attraction, particularly women wearing hot pants, which was a trendy piece of clothing of that era.
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PersonnelJames Brown recorded "Hot Pants" with members of his backing band, The J.B.'s, including Bootsy Collins on bass, Jabo Starks on drums, and Fred Wesley on trombone.
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Live Performances"Hot Pants" was regularly included in Brown's live performances, showcasing his dynamic stage presence and energetic performance style.
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Legacy"Hot Pants" is considered a classic James Brown song and continues to be popular among fans of funk and R&B music.
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SamplingThe beat and instrumental arrangements in "Hot Pants" have been frequently sampled by hip-hop artists, underscoring the song's enduring influence.
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Cover SongsIt has been covered by a number of artists including The Pussycat Dolls during their "Doll Domination Tour."
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Critical AcclaimThe song is recognized as one of the most commercially successful and iconic tracks in James Brown's career.
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Shared VocalsUnlike many of his other songs where Brown performs solo, "Hot Pants" features shared vocals with Bobby Byrd.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Brown himself, showcasing his prowess not only as a songwriter and performer but also as a music producer.
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