January 20, 1978 - Hot Legs

was the second single from his 1977 album Foot Loose & Fancy Free. The single had moderate success on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 28, but fared better on the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number 5. In the UK, "Hot Legs" and "I Was Only Joking" were released together as a double A-side.

In 1993, Stewart recorded a live version during his MTV Unplugged session, which was included on the album Unplugged...and Seated. Since the original recording, the lyrics in the final verse have been altered.

The lead guitar, prominent throughout the song, was played by Billy Peek, a native of Saint Louis, Missouri, who was part of Stewart's band in the mid-seventies.

Billboard described "Hot Legs" as a "blistering blues rocker" comparable to the best songs by the Rolling Stones. Cash Box noted it as a "solid kicker from the proven Stewart rock n' roll good-time format." Record World commented that Stewart's "voice and sense of humor are intact, while his L.A. session all star cast lays down a satisfyingly raunchy backup."

Country: Netherlands

Catalogue: WB 17.089

Country: France

Catalogue: 17 063