The Big Heat
Stan Ridgway
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The room was dark It looked like someone had to get out fast A window open by the fire escape "How long have you been following this guy?" The bell boy asked "Not long enough, 'cause we got here too late." CHORUS "And everybody wants another piece of pie today," he said "You gotta watch the ones who always keep their hands clean." It's the big heat There's someone followin' you It's the big heat Step aside we're comin' through Well we followed him from Tucson, ended up in Baton Rouge We trailed him here with information by A woman he knew in Barstow that would like to see him dead That was four weeks ago...well maybe five CHORUS A block away he wondered if he'd left behind a clue The front page of a paper dated 1992 He remembered when he used to be the chairman of the board But that was when the world was young and long before the war CHORUS --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Written by: STANDARD RIDGWAY FUNSTEN
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10 facts about this song
Release InformationStan Ridgway's "The Big Heat" was released as a single in 1986, from his debut solo album of the same name.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing the song's popularity during its release.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Big Heat" is noteworthy for its narrative style, which features Ridgway exploring a moody urban landscape.
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Album SuccessThe Big Heat album reached number 131 on the Billboard 200, demonstrating Ridgway’s successful transition to a solo career after leaving the band Wall of Voodoo.
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Genre"The Big Heat" is characterized by its distinctive mix of New Wave and Synth Pop genres, setting it apart from the general rock trends at its time.
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International SuccessIn addition to its success in the United States, "The Big Heat" achieved particular popularity in Australia, peaking at number 5 on their Australian singles chart.
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InspirationThe song and the album were named after 1953 Film Noir "The Big Heat", which goes along with Ridgway's fondness for the American cinematic tradition and storytelling.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics tell the story of a detective during wartime, complementing the film noir theme echoed in the music's moody synthesizers.
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Vinyl and CD ReleaseThe single was released both on 7" vinyl and CD, reflecting the transition in music consumption formats during the 1980s.
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Production Team“The Big Heat” was produced by Stewart Copeland, who's known as the drummer for The Police, alongside Stan Ridgway himself.
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