"
When You're Hot, You're Hot" is a 1971
crossover single, written and recorded by
Jerry Reed. The song was his most successful on the country charts peaking at number one for five weeks. "When You're Hot, You're Hot" also was Jerry Reed's second song to cross over to the
Top 40, peaking at number nine. It also appeared in the Australian and New Zealand charts. "When You're Hot, You're Hot" was certified gold for sales of one million units by the
Recording Industry Association of America.