Hot Child in the City
Nick Gilder
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Danger in the shape of something wild, Stranger dressed in black she's a hungry child. No-one knows who she is or what her name is. I don't know where she came from or what her game is. Hot child in the city, Hot child in the city, Runnin' wild and lookin' pretty, Yeah, Hot child in the city. So young to be loose and on her own. Young boys they all want to take her home. When she comes downtown the boys all stop and stare. When she comes downtown she walks like she just don't care, Yeah. Hot child in the city, Hot child in the city, Runnin' wild and lookin' pretty, Yeah, Hot child in the city. Come on down to my place baby, we'll talk about love. Come on down to my place baby, we'll make love. Hot child in the city. Hot child in the city. Hot child in the city runnin' wild and lookin' pretty, Hot child in the city. Hot child in the city Hot child in the city Hot child in the city. Hot child in the city
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Written by: James McCulloch, Nick Gilder
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"Hot Child in the City" was released in 1978, which stands as one of the classic hits from the late 70s.
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Artist InfoThe song was recorded and performed by British-Canadian singer & songwriter Nick Gilder.
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Chart Performance"Hot Child in the City" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it Gilder's only #1 hit.
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Song InspirationThe inspiration behind the song was the unsettling view of underage girls roaming around the streets of Hollywood.
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Song Genre"Hot Child in the City" is classified as a song from the Rock & Pop genre.
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CertificationThis single was certified Platinum (selling over 2 million copies) by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Album InfoThe song is the third track on the album known as "City Nights," which was released by Chrysalis Records.
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Co-writerThe song was co-written by Nick Gilder along with his longtime collaborator James McCulloch.
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Video ControversyThe music video for the song also sparked some controversy due to it featuring a young woman in provocative clothing.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "Hot Child in the City", including power pop band the Runaways.
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Use In MediaThe song has been used in numerous films and TV shows, including Sex and the City, That '70s Show, and The Simpsons.
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Slow Release SuccessInterestingly, "Hot Child in the City" gradually gained popularity, taking 20 weeks to reach #1 on the chart, which was a record at the time.
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Additional RecognitionIn 2003, "Hot Child in the City" was ranked #64 in VH1's list of the 100 Greatest One-hit Wonders.
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