Burning Bridges

Jack Scott

About Burning Bridges

(Not to be confused with "Burning Bridges", a song by the Mike Curb Congregation and the theme to the film Kelly's Heroes, 1970) "Burning Bridges" is a song written by Walter Scott and performed by Jack Scott. It reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 5 on the U. S. R&B chart, and No. 32 on the UK Singles Chart in 1960. It was featured on his 1960 album What in the World's Come Over You. The single was produced by Sonny Lester. The single's B-side, "Oh, Little One", reached No. 34 on the U. S. pop chart. The song ranked No. 35 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1960. A different “Burning Bridges”, by the Mike Curb Congregation (No. 34, Billboard Hot 100/No. 16, Adult Contemporary Chart), was featured in the 1970 Clint Eastwood movie, Kelly's Heroes. 


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Jack Scott

Jack Scott (born Giovanni Domenico Scafone Jr., January 24, 1936, Windsor, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian/American singer and songwriter. He was the first white rock and roll star to come out of Detroit, Michigan. He was inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011 & has been called "undeniably the greatest Canadian rock and roll singer of all time." more »

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Song Origin
"Burning Bridges" is a song written and performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Jack Scott. The song was released in 1960.
Chart Performance
The song achieved major success in the U.S where it peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Length
The duration of the song "Burning Bridges" is approximately 2 minutes and 44 seconds.
Record Label
The record label for Jack Scott's "Burning Bridges" is Top Rank International.
Song Popularity
Despite being released over six decades ago, "Burning Bridges" is still appreciated and listened to today, showcasing its timeless appeal.
Song Relevance
"Burning Bridges" is often regarded as Jack Scott's most famous song as it left a significant impact on audiences and the music industry.
Songwriting Talent
The song displays Scott's talents as a songwriter, he wrote all his songs by himself, which was a rarity in the rock and roll era.
Song Genre
"Burning Bridges" can be categorized under the genre of Rock and Roll and Classic Pop.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Burning Bridges", showcasing the popularity and influence of the song within the music industry.
Jack Scott's Career
"Burning Bridges" helped to solidify Jack Scott's career in the music industry, making him one of the first Canadian singers to achieve major success in the U.S.
Backup Vocals
The backup vocals on "Burning Bridges" were performed by a group known as The Chantones, contributing to the overall sound and style of the song.
Recorded Version
The version of "Burning Bridges" recorded by Jack Scott is often viewed as the definitive version of the song.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of the song convey a message of regret and the pain of losing a loved one.

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