Hot Potato (song)

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“Hot Potato”
“Hot Potato” cover
Single by La Toya Jackson
from the album Heart Don't Lie
Released 1984
Format 7", 12" single
Recorded 1984
Genre Pop/R&B/Soul/Dance
Length 4:40 (Album Version), 3:42 (Single Version)
Label Epic
Producer Amir Bayyan
La Toya Jackson singles chronology
"Heart Don't Lie"
(1984)
"Hot Potato"
(1984)
"Private Joy"
(1984)

"Hot Potato" is a single by American singer La Toya Jackson, the third single from her successful 1984 album Heart Don't Lie. It peaked at #43 (Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks) and #38 (Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play). It also enjoyed time on the Billboard Heat Seekers chart. The single was released on 7" and 12" formats with the album track "Think Twice" on the B-side. Some singles also include a dub version.

Jackson performed this song on the US TV show "The Fall Guy" (with Lee Majors) in 1984, where she had a guest appearance.

[edit] Known Versions

  • Album Version 4:40
  • 7" Version 3:39
  • Extended Version 6:29
  • Dub Version 5:56
  • Vocal Version 6:29

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