Hot Luv (1995)
Hot Luv is Slade II's first single from their debut studio album Keep on Rockin', released by Columbia in March 1995. It was written by Paul Mellow (a pseudonym for Paul Despidgeleare), Dave Hill and Don Powell, and produced by Despidgeleare.
Background
In September 1994, Slade II began recording their debut album, Keep on Rockin', in Belgium with producer Paul Despidgeleare. Released in the UK and across Europe in November 1994, "Hot Luv" was picked as the album's first single and was released in March 1995. However, it was not a commercial success, failing to make a chart appearance anywhere in Europe. "Hot Luv" was largely written by Despidgeleare under the pseudonym Paul Mellow. Both Hill and Powell received co-writing credits, with Powell having helped finish the lyrics.
Release
"Hot Luv" was released as a CD single by Columbia across Europe. It was distributed by Sony Music. In addition to the main version of the song, an extended version was also included, along with another song "Wild Nites". "Wild Nites" was originally recorded by Hill as part of his solo project Blessings in Disguise in 1989, as the B-side of the single "Crying in the Rain", featuring Noddy Holder on vocals.
Critical reception
Contemporary reviews
Formats
CD single
Personnel
Slade II
Additional personnel
Background
In September 1994, Slade II began recording their debut album, Keep on Rockin', in Belgium with producer Paul Despidgeleare. Released in the UK and across Europe in November 1994, "Hot Luv" was picked as the album's first single and was released in March 1995. However, it was not a commercial success, failing to make a chart appearance anywhere in Europe. "Hot Luv" was largely written by Despidgeleare under the pseudonym Paul Mellow. Both Hill and Powell received co-writing credits, with Powell having helped finish the lyrics.
Release
"Hot Luv" was released as a CD single by Columbia across Europe. It was distributed by Sony Music. In addition to the main version of the song, an extended version was also included, along with another song "Wild Nites". "Wild Nites" was originally recorded by Hill as part of his solo project Blessings in Disguise in 1989, as the B-side of the single "Crying in the Rain", featuring Noddy Holder on vocals.
Critical reception
Contemporary reviews
- In a February 1995 issue of the pan-European magazine Music & Media, a review of the single commented: "Geez, wot's going on round 'ere? Advice your listeners to throw away their expensive tuners. Slade stuff - old and new alike - sounds much better on old transistor radios from the '70s."
Formats
CD single
- "Hot Luv" - 3:20
- "Wild Nites" - 5:21
- "Hot Luv (Extended Version)"
Personnel
Slade II
- Steve Whalley - lead vocals, guitar
- Dave Hill - lead guitar, backing vocals
- Trevor Holliday - bass, backing vocals
- Don Powell - drums
Additional personnel
- Paul Despidgeleare - producer