Stanley Clarke - Best Hot Fun

Review by Ramesh patidar

Stanley Clarke’s Best Hot Fun: A Wild Ride Through Jazz and Rock Vibes Alright, let me just say this upfront—Stanley Clarke's Best Hot Fun isn’t your typical jazz or rock album. Released in 1999 under Zounds (outta Germany), it’s like he took all the rules, crumpled 'em up, and said, “Nah, we’re doing it my way.” And honestly? That’s what makes it so damn memorable. Now, I gotta talk about "Hot Fun" because how could I not? It’s the title track, and dude, it SLAPS. The groove hits you right away, like that first sip of coffee when you're dead tired. Clarke's basslines are front and center here, bouncing around with this funky swagger that feels alive. You can almost picture him grinning while laying down those notes. It’s playful but sharp, kinda like when someone tells a joke so good you don’t know whether to laugh or nod seriously. This one sticks with me because it’s impossible NOT to move to it. Like, try sitting still while this plays—I dare ya. Then there’s "School Days," which is just... wow. If "Hot Fun" is the life of the party, "School Days" is the quiet kid in the corner who suddenly starts telling stories that blow your mind. There’s something nostalgic yet fresh about it. Maybe it’s the way the melody unfolds, slow and steady, like flipping through old photos. Or maybe it’s how Clarke lets the music breathe, giving every note room to echo in your soul. Either way, it’s one of those tracks where you forget everything else for a minute. Pure magic. The rest of the album keeps the energy high without ever feeling forced. Tracks like "Desert Song" and "Danger Street" bring their own flavors too—like little surprises tucked into a big box of chocolates. And yeah, okay, some songs lean more jazz-heavy while others scream rock, but somehow it all fits together. Kinda like mismatched socks that actually look cool together. Here’s the thing though: listening to Best Hot Fun feels like hanging out with an old friend who always has wild tales to share. It doesn’t feel polished or perfect—it feels REAL. Like Stanley Clarke sat down, shrugged, and thought, “Let’s just make something fun today.” And maybe that’s why this album works so well. In a world full of overproduced beats and cookie-cutter tunes, Best Hot Fun reminds us that music doesn’t need to follow a formula to hit hard. Oh, and random thought: if Pit Bulls were really an endangered species, would people start treating them better? Food for thought after blasting "Pit Bulls (An Endangered Species)."

Artist: Stanley Clarke
Album: Best Hot Fun

Germany

1999

Rating: 3.75

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Wild Dog	3:30
Spanish Phases For Strings And Bass	6:31
Vulcan Princess	4:00
Rock'n'roll Jelly	5:06
Hello Jeff	5:15
Justice's Groove	4:04
Stories To Tell	3:47
School Days	7:49
Pit Bulls (An Endangered Species)	4:17
We Supply	4:18
Slow Dance	3:16
Danger Street	4:51
Hot Fun	2:52
Born In The USA	4:55
Desert Song	7:29
Lords Of The Low Frequencies	6:07

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Stanley Clarke Hot Fun School Days (1976)

Hot Fun - Stanley Clarke

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2700020089 B

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Barcode: 4010427200897

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Stanley Clarke's album *Best Hot Fun*, released in 1999, is a wild mix of rock and jazz vibes. It came out in Germany under the label Zounds. The tracklist is packed with gems like "Hot Fun," "School Days," and "Born In The USA." But here’s the kicker—there’s even a bass-heavy tune called "Spanish Phases For Strings And Bass." It’s like a musical journey that keeps you guessing what’s next. Pretty cool, right?

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gruppoazionerisveglio

2025-03-13

Nobody does it better than Stanley Clarke. Only complaint, it's too short ?just when you get into it, it's over.

2ndirzafarabi

2025-03-13

awesome piece of music!

glutegirl3

2025-03-12

Steve Gadd's lesson in snare drum dynamics.

ubkediri2penyuluhanfapetub2019

2025-03-12

stomp romp....
musica para la cabeza y el cuerpo...
MUEVENSE CARAJOOS...!!!

adnanspa12

2025-03-11

Song written by Stanley Clarke - Off Album - School Days - 1976 - Epic Records - Recorded (June 1976) at Electric Lady Studios - New York N.Y. - Stanley Clarke - Bass - Steve Gadd - Drums - Ray Gomez - Guitar - David Sancious - Guitar - Brass Section - George Bohanon - Robert Findley - Lew McCreary - Gary Grant - Jack Nimitz - Buddy Childers - Dalton Smith - William Peterson - Stuart Blumberg - Albert Aarons - 13 piece String Section - Stanley Clarke - Strings Arranger - Produced by Stanley Clarke & Ken Scott

dzy4

2025-03-10

Awesome track don't know why Stanley Clark doesn't pull this one out more when on tour....maybe because no one can play it like Gadd.

viaelengo28

2025-03-09

This track goes!

honeybee1309

2025-03-09

MS Word 95 Clip art though?

devinportillo12

2025-03-09

@ bomtown that one was called more hot fun I'm gonna post it soon

jclaudelson

2025-03-09

@bomtown the song u were talking about is posted type in More Hot Fun-Stanley Clarke

tiplogs

2025-03-09

Title*

mrquintana8201

2025-03-09

@211bill -17 years old??

lkeller5211

2025-03-08

1976. How old were you back then ???

ppidison

2025-03-08

Can anyone tell me... not one person has mentioned that the song' hot fun' is from the 'modern man' lp and is in my opinion better then this version. The version I am speaking of seems a little slowed down some one counts at the beggining you know 1... 2... 3.... it's really funky! I have never heard it on you tube does anyone else remember the version of hot fun I'm speaking about???, Thank you.