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Too Hot (Kool & the Gang song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Too Hot'" is a song recorded by the American band Kool & the Gang for their 1979 album 'Ladies' Night'. It was written by George Brown and Kool & the Gang, and produced by Eumir Deodato and Kool & the Gang. The song reached number five on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100.
Track listing
De-Lite Records - DE-802 - 6168.772:
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Coolio version
In 1995, American rapper Coolio covered the song for his second studio album, 'Gangsta's Paradise' (1995). Major parts of the original were retained, but supplemented by independent rap passages. In the rap passages he also addresses the disease HIV/AIDS.
Music video
The accompanying music video for "Too Hot" was directed by David Nelson.Charts
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2004 version
In 2004, Kool & the Gang released 'The Hits: Reloaded' album, which features their greatest hits performed by various artists. "Too Hot" was recorded by British singer Lisa Stansfield and released as a promotional single from 'The Hits: Reloaded' in selected European countries in September 2004.
Track listings
'European promotional CD single'#"Too Hot" (Kool & the Gang featuring Lisa Stansfield) 4:32
#"Where Da Boogie At!" (Kool & the Gang featuring R.O.C. & Da Prince Hakim) 3:39
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