1980 Temperature Rising

Temperature Rising, written by Mark Fielding Darden in 1982
Copyright #PAu 424-248; July 25, 1982

As recorded by the Boat Rockers, this song was all about a particularly foxy young lady that used to come to see us play. She would come up to the stage, toss her hair over her head, smile, flash those red lips, and then melt back into the crowd. I could never find her during the breaks... but if I did, I think her name would have been Page Hankin.

Catchy melody. I love the lyrics. They make me remember when I was young and handsome. I think this was recorded by The Boat Rockers, with Mike Haskins on guitar, Milton Gore on bass, and me playing drums and singing.

I’m not sure where it was recorded, but it was in Raleigh and it wasn’t at the Choke Monkey Lounge. I didn’t use compression like this particular version has on it.

Mfd: drums, vocals, song, video (2022)
Milton Gore: bass
Mike Haskins: guitar