Carol Douglas - Youre Not So Hot

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Review by Margaret Russell

Album Review: Carol Douglas – You're Not So Hot Let’s get this straight—Carol Douglas wasn’t messing around when she dropped You’re Not So Hot in 1982. This record is a funky, boogie-fueled time capsule that oozes late-night vibes and dancefloor swagger. It’s like someone took the best parts of disco, threw in some electronic bleeps, and wrapped it all up with soulful vocals. And guess what? It works. The album bounced across countries like France, Germany, and even Canada, thanks to labels like Savoir Faire Records and Carrere. But don’t let the corporate shuffle fool ya—this thing feels personal. Produced by Ray Rock and written by Shapiro and Morrow (whoever they are, bless their souls), You’re Not So Hot hits hard where it counts: the groove. Now, let me tell ya about two tracks I can’t shake off. First up, the title track “You’re Not So Hot.” There’s something cheeky about how Carol delivers those lines—it’s not mean-spirited but more like a playful jab at someone who thinks they’re God’s gift to humanity. The vocal version is sharp as hell, but the long version? Oh man, it stretches out like molten gold on a turntable. That bassline just won’t quit, and neither will you once it gets into your system. Then there’s “Party Nights,” which feels like an invite to a secret club where everyone knows the moves but no one talks about it. The rhythm is infectious, slapping you awake if you’re feeling sleepy. It’s got this glossy sheen to it, like cruising down a neon-lit boulevard in a convertible with the top down. Every beat is crisp, every synth line sparkles, and before you know it, you’re nodding along like a bobblehead doll stuck on overdrive. What sticks with me most isn’t just the music itself—it’s the vibe. Listening to this album feels like stepping into another era, one where people still believed in big hair, bigger dreams, and dancing till their feet hurt. Franck Lasry and Phil Lasry mastered this baby so well that it sounds fresh even today. And props to Jonathan Fearing for mixing it all together without losing any of its raw energy. But here’s the kicker—the album doesn’t take itself too seriously. Sure, it’s polished, but it never feels stiff or forced. It’s fun. Like, really fun. And maybe that’s why it lingers in your brain long after the needle lifts off the vinyl. So yeah, You’re Not So Hot might not be perfect, but damn if it doesn’t make you wanna move. Honestly, I think Carol Douglas knew exactly what she was doing. Maybe we should’ve paid more attention back then. Or maybe...just maybe...she didn’t need us to.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Party Nights3:36
Party3:50
You're Not So Hot (Vocal)7:17
You're Not So Hot7:07
You're Not So Hot (Long Version)7:17
You're Not So Hot (Instrumental)4:39
You're Not So Hot (Short Version)4:06

Video

Carol Douglas - You're Not So Hot
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Carol Douglas - You're Not So Hot (Instrumental)
Carol Douglas - Party Nights (1982 Vinyl)
Carol Douglas - You're Not So Hot (Vocal) (1982)

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Catalog Numbers

  • 2141 719
  • NP-50010
  • 8.200
  • 13.032, 13032
  • 2044 227
  • CAT 2001
  • 8200, 8.200
  • NP 50010P

Labels

  • Carrere
  • Next Plateau Records Inc.
  • Savoir Faire Records, Carrere
  • CAT Record

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • Maxi-Single
  • 45 RPM
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • 7"
  • Single
  • Promo
  • Test Pressing

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Savoir Faire Records
Manufactured ByQuality Records Limited
Lacquer Cut AtSterling Sound
Copyright (c)Next Plateau Records, Inc.
Published ByO'Lyric Music
Printed BySNA
Produced ForSavoir Faire Records
Licensed FromSavoir Faire Records

Credits

RoleCredit
Mixed ByJonathan Fearing
ProducerRay Rock
Written-ByShapiro, Morrow
Photography ByX
Lacquer Cut ByY.D.
Mastered ByFranck Lasry, Phil Lasry
PhotographyX
Written ByMorrow, Shapiro

Notes

  • Made in West Germany
  • Manufactured in Canada by Quality Records Limited.
  • Run-out on side B partially appears as NP-50010-C PROMO, where C and PROMO were scribbled out.
  • 117 BPM (measured)
  • Manufactured in France by Savoir-Faire Records
  • Made in France - Imp. S.N.A.
  • Catalogue number 13.032 on sleeve.
  • Catalogue number 13032 on labels.
  • P 1982
  • Produced by Plateau Prod. for Savoire Faire Records
  • ℗ 1982-Savoir Faire
  • Made in France.
  • Produced for Plateau Records, Inc.
  • A Jonathan Fearing Mix.
  • Mastered at Sterling.

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Label Code: LC 1866
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): NP-50010-A STERLING
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): NP-50010-B STERLING
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 13032/1
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 13032/2
  • Matrix / Runout (Etched side A): 13032 A Y.D
  • Matrix / Runout (Etched side B): 13032 B Y.D.
  • Price Code: CA 171
  • Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
  • Rights Society: B.M.I.
  • Rights Society: SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
  • Price Code: CA 614

About Carol Douglas

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American Disco - Soul singer. Born 07 April 1948 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, USA. Cousin of . She made a one-off recording in 1963 for cutting the single "I Don't Mind (Being Your Fool)" under the name . In 1974 she was back with her hit "Doctors Order" which gained her the tag "First Lady of Disco". Among her highlights are her covers on the ' "Light My Fire

Real Name

    • Carolyn Strickland

Name Vars

  • C. Douglas
  • Carole Douglas
  • Douglas
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Aliases

  • Carolyn Cooke

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s an interesting fact: The album *You're Not So Hot* by Carol Douglas is a hidden gem from the early '80s disco and boogie scene. It was released in 1982 across five countries—France, the US, Germany, Canada, and Italy—showing its international appeal. What makes it unique? The record features multiple versions of the title track, including vocal, instrumental, long, and short edits, giving listeners plenty of ways to enjoy the groove. Plus, it was mastered by Franck Lasry and Phil Lasry, who were known for their magic touch in bringing funky beats to life.

Comments

k173905
2025-03-14
It's all about that fog machine in this video
sertic33
2025-03-13
?….....From Paris ( France )
kurniawanarif21
2025-03-12
du lourd !!!!!!! very ++++++++++++++++++++++++
sadafrahman766
2025-03-12
LOVE what she's wearing!
yugohouse
2025-03-11
enfin j'ai trouvé ce morceau qui etait si loin dans ma memoire;merci
gordonstaffordcox
2025-03-10
???✈️?✈️?❤️?????????????????✈️??????????❤️???????????❤️?❤️❤️
evafristiaa
2025-03-10
Énorme titre de 1982
araitch9
2025-03-09
?FUNKY SOUL??
jeferson534t
2025-03-08
Underrated song.
shravanikoduri16
2025-03-07
Oh my! From my "funk period" an absolute classic, never dreamed of a video!!
nelsenw
2025-03-06
(^_^)
sampathvedantam
2025-03-05
Fucking tune