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July reminds me of the song, The Heat Is On, and of the weather that's about to slam bang Singapore into a sultry mode. So get ready guys, it's another hot, hot, hot month, a warning from the forecast on the website.
The song also reminds me of Eddie Murphy in the forefront, slam banging his way into the hearts of the crooked in one of the US cities. He's the famous African American, Beverly Hills Cop. Hollywood?
The late music genius Glenn Frey, one my favourite singers, leader of The Eagles, recorded it in 1984 and it became a hit at #2. But the melody and lyrics etched in my mind for years and when the weather turned red in Singapore, the fan in my mind started to whirl non-stop, grinding the vinyl [image below] that I used to own.
*"The heat is on, on the street, Inside your head, on every beat, And the beat's so loud, deep inside, The pressure's high, just to stay alive, 'Cause the heat is on..."
For me, this song's always a hit and in heat!
But don't call the cops!
Get an electric fan or turn on the air-conditioner!
[In Singapore and Asia the word heat now means any food item that's chilli hot. There's a programme on CNA (Channel News Asia) called, 'In Search of Heat', where the topic discusses different types of Asian food that uses lots of chilli and spices for its dishes.]
This blog welcomes comments.
Songwriters:
*Harold Faltermeyer / Keith Forsey. The Heat Is On lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC.
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I thought he was talking about the temperature.
ReplyDeleteYes Both I guess.
ReplyDeleteYou sweat when the heat arrives.
I thought HEAT is ghetto slang for POLICE,,, mainstream didn't catch on till much later, certain way after THE HEAT IS ON... I think.
ReplyDeleteMovie is BEVERLY HILLS COP.
ReplyDeleteYes, but GLENN FREY was a country rock singer... not sure if he had intended for HEAT to mean police or TROUBLE, as in the movie... I think HEAT really means TROUBLE n, not police specifically... can't find any mention of HEAT as police on Google.
ReplyDeleteOK accepted.
ReplyDeleteFound this...
ReplyDeleteGun. In certain parts of the USA, HEAT is slang for a gun, usually a handgun. For example: They'll be coming tonight and they'll be packing HEAT.
Yes, this I am aware. As with trouble, etc. But means COPS too I remember.
ReplyDeleteAnyway HEAT to me is, have AIR-CONDITIONER on!
It could also mean, and most of us know this, that it's a 'birds and the bees' thingy. That animals, including humans, are in HEAT when they are ready to indulge.
Cheers!!!
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ReplyDeleteThis song brings to mind the alternative HEAT I guess. IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT?
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This is one of my favourites. It is rejuvenating. You feel young again each time you hear it. Lively beats. This is music as it should be.
ReplyDeleteReally?
ReplyDeleteWow!
I didn't know you appreciate such songs.
Thanks Eddy.
I really love it. They don't make music like this anymore.
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Hi, you must be my long lost sister. Thanks for writing in. I think this column is the best place for you to write. No need for friend request... Enjoy my blog connections. CHEERS
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ReplyDeleteI hope we can sit in a kopi tiam one fine day n allow me to have d pleasure inviting U to sip a hot cup of kopi O,, ha ha ha with God's Kind Blessings
Have A Safe N Happy Week,,
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I hope so too;
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I bought the Allnighter album when it was released in 1984.. Glenn Frey went through a phase of solo projects and this album remains his most successful solo effort.
ReplyDeleteApart from The Heat Is On, other singles from the album were Smuggler’s Blues and Sexy Girl. Perhaps the most memorable for me was when Glenn reunited with The Eagles and gave two concerts in Singapore, 2004 and 2011.
I was so grateful I got to see these concerts, as it was the last tour Glenn Frey ever performed in Singapore. This makes me sad, but also extremely happy that I got to see him live, one more time.
Thank you Brother Andy for putting this post out for us to remember Glenn Frey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irstI3xDwMU
hey, thanks for another heavy weight comment. Your supportive reply to complement the post is worth 1,000 LIKES from FB supporters.
ReplyDeleteThat's one of the reasons why it's still being read.
Thank you, thank you.
I heard this song at the live karaoke session at Two Friends, in Key West Florida this morning and I would like to share it with everybody here. One must be pretty old to know the full names of all the people and the songs mentioned in it - I was so moved when I heard it!!!
ReplyDeleteDo enjoy it, everybody!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxHjRqnY7zA
Freda Hanum
ReplyDeleteLoved that song Heat is on...listened to it quite often before it moved your soul....but really can't stand the real heat ...makes you sweat & runs your makeup down hehehe 😄
Andy Young
Freda Hanum ah! Your honesty 🙂 Yes, it does run the make-up... Thanks for the visit.
It could also mean, and most of us know this, that it's a 'birds and the bees' thingy. That animals, including humans, are in HEAT when they are ready to indulge.
ReplyDeleteCheers!!!
Andy Young
Hi JAMES KWOK, thanks for the laughter emoji. In Singapore it's best to explain meanings of certain words using polite terms... 🙂