by G. Jack Urso
Video clips of
performances by the Hot Hero Band featured here give a good sampling of the
band’s high-energy rock and the show's messaging to youth. The theme song, “Get Together, “Last Night,” “Promises,”
and “Show Your Love,” feature the band, while they back Andy Breckman on “Tommy
Two.”
“Hot Hero Sandwich Theme Song”
Music by Stephen
Lawrence and lyrics by Bruce Hart. The theme song frames just surviving the awkward
and confusing teen years as a heroic effort in itself. A catchy earworm if ever
there was one, memories of the theme song helped to sustain the show’s memory
until the Internet came along.
“Get Together”
This is the Hot Hero Band’s cover of The Youngbloods hit song produced by Felix Pappalardi who also produced for the Hot Hero Band. This tune would turned up in their play lists in their later incarnation as 212.
“Last Night”
“Promises”
Robert Brissette takes the lead vocals in this song about another young couple with the singer reflecting on his partner’s doubts about his “promises” to her, though his promises are all he can give. As with “Last Night” it is typical of the show's effort to connect themes to performances. Mark and Richie trade dueling leads towards the end.
“Show Your Love”
Along with “Last
Night” and “Promises,” “Show You Love,” continues to explore teens dealing with
the awkward feelings of love. Lamenting about learning lessons about love “a
little bit too late after love has gone,” the song’s affirmation, “You got to
show your love to the ones you love,” keeps the messaging positive and, like “Last
Night,” promotes a healthy response to a problem of the heart. Nice bit here
with Mark and Richie working the crowd to keep the energy and audience
interaction going.
“Tommy Two”
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