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10 Hot Songs For A Hot Summer

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Take your mind off the heat wave that’s settled in the Kansas City area with a few songs that make the heat sound good.

1. “Summer in the City” by the Lovin’ Spoonful suggested by @feminaveritas and @absurdhumanity2. “The Heat is On” by Glenn Frey suggested by @wallacewilson3. “Hot Hot Hot” by Buster Poindexter suggested by @KCSSara4. "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash5. “Heat Wave” Marilyn Monroe suggested by @lauraspencer6. “Hot in Herre” by Nelly suggested by @mariacarter7. “Cruel Summer” by Bananarama8. "Some Like It Hot" by Power Station9. "Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis10. “White Light/White Heat” by the Velvet Underground

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