His eponymous debut album from 1982 is said to have provided a blueprint for the hard rock of the '80s. During the '80s and '90s, he worked with fellow hard rockers Lita Ford and Jon Bon Jovi -- he contributed heavily to the latter's 1990 solo debut Blaze of Glory -- as mainstream rock began to adapt his innovations. Nova found his greatest commercial success as a songwriter and producer for Celine Dion, earning a Grammy for her 1996 album Falling Into You. This success allowed Nova to be picky with his projects, but he eventually returned to his own recording career in 2018 with the release of 2.0.
Nova learned guitar when he was 15 years old, inspired equally by Jimi Hendrix and jazz. While he cut his teeth in local clubs, he also played George Harrison in a production of Beatlemania, spending his extra hours working as a studio engineer. Eventually, he landed a publishing deal, which led to a 1982 contract with Portrait Records.
Portrait allowed Nova to produce his own 1982 debut, which resulted in the album sounding unlike most other hard rock on the radio at that time. "Fantasy" hit at precisely the right moment, burning up the AOR rock charts but also receiving heavy play on MTV. This helped "Fantasy" reach the Billboard Top 40, climbing to number 23 while making it all the way to three on their Mainstream Rock chart. The album's second single, the power ballad "Fooling Yourself," reached 65 on the Hot 100, but Aldo Nova had legs, earning its first platinum certification in 1989 and a second in 1994.
Nova had a difficult time capitalizing on this success. On his 1983 sequel Subject…Aldo Nova, the guitarist ratcheted up the synthesizers and tied together the songs with a vague concept, conceits that made the album feel vaguely New Wave. "Monkey on Your Back," the album's lead single, went to 12 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, but "Always Be Mine" couldn't get past 107. The album nevertheless managed to earn Gold certification in 1994. The record label intervened during the recording of 1985's Twitch to help steer him back onto the charts but it didn't help: the album stiffed upon its release. After its commercial failure, Nova asked to be let out of his contract with Portrait; his time with the label would be wrapped up with the release of the 1991 compilation, A Portrait of Aldo Nova.
At that point, Nova decided to recede from the spotlight. He chose to work as a session musician, producer, and professional songwriter, areas where he was experienced. During his ascent on the charts, he appeared on records by Michael Bolton and Blue Oyster Cult, but by 1984, he also was working on records by Lita Ford and Bon Jovi. The latter proved to be a crucial connection. In 1990, he played on Jon Bon Jovi's solo debut, Blaze of Glory, where he helped come up with the title track's lead riff. Bon Jovi had a history with Nova -- Nova appears on the 1984 debut by Jon's band -- and the rocker paid it forward six years later, signing Nova to his Jambco imprint and releasing Blood on the Bricks, but the record didn't go anywhere commercially, nor did the 1997 album Nova's Dream.
Of greater importance to Nova in the late 1990s was his collaboration with Celine Dion. He worked with the singer on some of her first albums, co-writing the song "A New Day Has Come," and the collaboration continued through her 1996 album Falling Into You. He produced part of the album, taking home a Grammy Award when it won Album of the Year in 1996. Another Grammy arrived when he worked with Latin rock group La Ley on Uno, which won the Grammy for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album in 2001. In 2003, he co-wrote "This Is the Night," which became a hit for Clay Aiken after he won American Idol.
Nova was firmly a behind-the-scenes artist by the 2000s, working as a producer and songwriter, toiling away on a rock opera called The Life and Times of Eddie Gage for the better part of a decade. Instead of releasing that, Nova mounted a comeback in 2018 with 2.0, an album where he offered new versions of his old hits.
His album "The Life and Times of Eddie Gage" was released in 2022.
Hot Love
Aldo Nova Lyrics
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My body's shaking and my head is on fire
I've got a fever and it's making me run
Because getting hot really is no fun
So let me make this clear
I've got love coming out of my ears
And baby you're so hot
Hot love in the night, makes me feel right
Well can you blame me if I want some hot love
Every night you do it so right
So baby do it and do it again and do it again
Do it and do it and do it again
You're lovin' so hot that it's almost a sin
My heart is pumping like it's under the gun
Cause getting hot really is no fun
[Repeat]
So let me make it clear
I've got love coming out of my ears
And baby I'm so hot
So come on and do it, I'll give you a shot of
Hot love in the night makes me feel right
Well can you blame me if I want some hot love
Every night you do it so right
Baby do it and do it again, do it and do it again
The lyrics of Aldo Nova's "Hot Love" describe the feeling of being physically aroused and in need of sexual satisfaction. The line "Lord have mercy, I'm on the line" suggests that the singer is reaching a breaking point and urgently needs release. He describes his body as shaking and his head as being on fire, which are physical symptoms of sexual arousal. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the need for "hot love", which is the singer's way of referring to sex that is intense and satisfying. He claims that his love for his partner is so strong that it is "coming out of his ears". Overall, the lyrics suggest a desire for immediate and intense sexual gratification.
The repetition of the phrase "getting hot really is no fun" throughout the song serves as a contrast to the idea of "hot love". This repetition suggests that while physical arousal may be uncomfortable, it is necessary to achieve the desired level of satisfaction. The lyrics also contain a sense of urgency and desperation, which is conveyed through the repetition of the phrase "do it again". The singer seems to need more and more sexual gratification in order to feel satisfied, and is willing to do whatever it takes to get it.
Overall, Aldo Nova's "Hot Love" is a song that explores the themes of sexual desire, physical arousal, and the need for intense gratification. The lyrics describe a sense of urgency and desperation, as well as a desire for immediate satisfaction.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord have mercy, I'm on the line
I'm anxious and troubled, seeking help or guidance
My body's shaking and my head is on fire
I'm experiencing intense physical sensations due to my feverish state
I've got a fever and it's making me run
I have a high temperature that's causing me to feel restless and agitated
Because getting hot really is no fun
Experiencing such high temperature is not an enjoyable experience
So let me make this clear
I’ll be plain and clear in what I’m about to say
I've got love coming out of my ears
I have a lot of affection and passion to give
And baby you're so hot
You're beautiful, desirable and sexually appealing
So come on and do it and give me a lot of
Let’s engage in sexual intercourse and experience intense pleasure together
Hot love in the night, makes me feel right
Sexual passion and affection at night makes me feel content
Well can you blame me if I want some hot love
Who wouldn’t want to experience pleasure and closeness in lovemaking?
Every night you do it so right
My sexual experiences with you have been fulfilling and done in the right way
So baby do it and do it again and do it again
Let's keep having sexual pleasure over and over until we cannot take anymore
You're lovin' so hot that it's almost a sin
Your high levels of affection and passion are almost immoral, but it feels so good
My heart is pumping like it's under the gun
I'm feeling a strong and rapid heartbeat as if it's under pressure
Cause getting hot really is no fun
Experiencing such high temperature is not an enjoyable experience
And baby I'm so hot
I too am sexually appealing and have a lot of passion to give
So come on and do it, I'll give you a shot of
Let's have sex and I will reciprocate your passion with mine
Baby do it and do it again, do it and do it again
Let's keep experiencing sexual pleasure over and over until we cannot take anymore
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOVA
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Herman Groth
Great fk'n song. Love Aldo Nova. He was the opening act for my first concert, when he opened for Blue Oyster Cult in MA at the Worcester Centrum back in September of 82. So technically....Aldo Nova was THE first concert performance I ever saw. Finally got to see him again 9 years later on the Blood on the Bricks Tour in 91.
Dan Robbins
Always love the guitars in his songs. Glad to hear they have a new one coming out this summer. Beats the heck out of the stuff they put out now.
Charlie Tobin
My favorite song on this lp,, just awesome,,he truly makes the guitar sing on this song
Richard Mitchell
I love all his music. He was 1 of the 2 very first bands I seen at my very 1st concert when I was 14. Love his music ever since
Sukhbir Sekhon
Love the guitar solos on this. Such variety. Makes you wish you could play guitar.
Scooby Doo
This is a masterpiece :)
Richard Mitchell
Also Nova one of my all time fave Rick performers back in a day that I still enjoy everyone of his songs are great.
Fire Queen 80s Synth Girl
Everything he has sung is good so far ^O^
clayton beaulieu
my first real record growing up. still have it. love it, rock on!
Richard Mitchell
I meant one of my all time fave rockers from growing up and I still love everyone of his songs they rock like he does