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Wikipedia article




"'Hot Potato'" is a song by American singer La Toya Jackson, the third single from her third studio album 'Heart Don't Lie' (1984). It peaked at #43 on the 'Billboard' Black Singles chart and at #38 on the 'Billboard' Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. It also enjoyed time on the 'Billboard' Heatseekers chart. It also peaked at #92 in the United Kingdom.[http://mjjcharts.com/UKJermainechartruns.htm UK chart position] retrieved 2007-07-28 The single was released on 7" and 12" formats with the album track "Think Twice" as the B-side. Some singles also include a dub version.

Performances



Jackson performed the song on "Solid Gold" which was broadcast on September 8, 1984.[http://www.tv.com/solid-gold/rick-dees-and-latoya-jackson/episode/296266/summary.html Solid Gold Other (Ended 1988)] She also performed it on the U.S. TV show "The Fall Guy" broadcast on February 13, 1984, in the episode "Rock-A-Bye Baby".

Versions



* Album version – 4:41

* 7" version – 3:51

* 12" version – 6:27

* Dub version – 5:59

* TV mix – 6:30

References



Category:1984 singles

Category:La Toya Jackson songs

Category:1984 songs

Category:Epic Records singles

Category:Songs written by La Toya Jackson

Category:Songs written by Amir Bayyan

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