Hot Potato (song)

Infobox Single |
Name = Hot Potato


Artist = La Toya Jackson
from 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
Chart position = * #43 (US R&B), #38 (US Dance)
* #92 (UK) [http://mjjcharts.com/UKJermainechartruns.htm UK chart position] retrieved on July 28, 2007]
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Last single = "Heart Don't Lie"
(1984)
This single = "Hot Potato"
(1984)
Next single = "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.

Known Versions

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

References