But the success of "When You're Hot, You're Hot" didn't stop there.
Written and recorded by Reed, "When You're Hot, You're Hot" tells the story of a gambler riding a lucky streak during a back-alley dice game. His fortunes quickly change when a police officer breaks up the game and confiscates the money as evidence. Later, when the singer appears in court, he discovers the judge is an old fishing buddy, but that connection doesn't help matters.
By the time the song topped the charts, Reed was already known as one of Nashville's most gifted guitar players and songwriters. He had scored a crossover hit the year before with "Amos Moses" and had written songs recorded by stars including Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
Although Reed died in 2008 at age 71, "When You're Hot, You're Hot" remains the biggest chart hit of his recording career and a reminder of a time when a country song could dominate both Nashville and mainstream pop radio at the same time.
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