"The Heat Is On" became the breakout hit from The Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Years later, it became a No. 1 hit after being covered by Diana Ross.

The track has been referred to as 'possibly the greatest feel-good song of all time.' ...

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