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Some Like It Hot (song)

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B-side
  
"The Heat Is On"

Genre
  
Funk rock

Released
  
1985

Label
  
Parlophone – R 6091

Length
  
3:43 (7") 5:05 (LP version)

Writer(s)
  
Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Robert Palmer

"Some Like It Hot" is a song recorded by The Power Station. It was the first single released from the group's 1985 eponymous debut album. Released by Parlophone Records in 1985, the song features heavy drum beats from Tony Thompson and vocals from Robert Palmer. It was the band's biggest hit, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The video featured the transgender model Caroline Cossey (a.k.a. Tula). The song was featured in the 1985 movie National Lampoon's European Vacation. It was also featured in "It's a Trap!", the Family Guy parody of Return of the Jedi.

Contents

Track listing

7"
Parlophone / R 6091 (UK)
  1. "Some Like It Hot"  – 3:45
  2. "The Heat Is On"  – 3:20
12"
Parlophone / 12 R 6091 (UK)
  1. "Some Like It Hot and the Heat Is On"  – 6:36
  2. "Some Like It Hot"  – 3:45
  3. "The Heat Is On"  – 3:20
  • also released as a 12" picture disc (12RP 6091)

    • Cover versions

    In 2009, the band Chin Chin released a cover version on Definitive Jux Records.

    References

    Some Like It Hot (song) Wikipedia
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