"The Kid Is Hot Tonite" is a song by Canadian rock band Loverboy, released in 1981 as the second and final single from their self-titled debut album. The song is interpreted by some to be about up-and-coming fellow Canadian musician Bryan Adams. While not as big a chart success as their debut single "Turn Me Loose", the song still reached number 20 in Canada and number 55 in the United States.Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990.
AllMusic called it "a radio-ready rocker that slickly balances mid-tempo guitar riffs with surging synthesizer lines". Record World stated the song has "winning guitar/synthesizer strains and a smashing chorus hook."
Charts Chart (1981)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)76Canada Top Singles (RPM) 20US Billboard Hot 100Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - 55US Billboard Top Rock Tracks 42
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