Black Smoke Rising

Greta Van Fleet

About Black Smoke Rising

"Black Smoke Rising" is a song by American rock band Greta Van Fleet. It was first released on their debut EP Black Smoke Rising in 2017, and then later released again on their double EP From the Fires in 2018. While not released as a single, the song charted briefly on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.


Year:
2017
4:20
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I didn't know there was a tower
Where they look out to the land
To see the people quickly passing by
This is for their own desire
As they spit down to the earth
To feel the power
Boiling in their veins

Oh oh oh oh oh yeah 
Yeah
Oh oh oh oh oh yeah 
Yeah

And the black smoke rises
From the fires we've been told
It's the new age crisis
And we will stand up in the cold
Stand up in the cold

Many people are dividing
And a world apart With just one heart
Is bound to keel and fade away
None of us will be deciding
And the fate of man is in the hands
Of he who stands and heeds the call

Oh oh oh oh oh yeah
Yeah
Oh oh oh oh oh yeah
Yeah

And the black smoke rises
From the fires we've been told
It's the new age crisis
And we will stand up in the cold
Stand up in the cold

Oh oh
Oh oh

We won't stand alone, we will stand up in the cold
(Oh oh) we won't stand alone, we will stand up in the cold (stand up in the cold)
We won't stand alone, we will stand up in the cold (we will stand up in the cold)
Yeah

And the black smoke rises
From the fires we've been told
It's the new age crisis
And we will stand up in the cold

And the black smoke rises
From the fires we've been told
It's the new age crisis
And we will stand up in the cold
Stand up in the cold

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Greta Van Fleet

Greta Van Fleet is an American rock band from Frankenmuth, Michigan, formed in 2012. It consists of vocalist Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake Kiszka, bassist Sam Kiszka, and drummer Danny Wagner. They were signed to Lava Records in March 2017 and a month later the band released their debut studio EP, Black Smoke Rising. Their debut single, "Highway Tune", topped the Billboard US Mainstream Rock and Active Rock charts in September 2017 for four weeks in a row. A second EP From the Fires, containing the four songs from Black Smoke Rising and four new songs, was released on November 10, 2017, alongside a second single, "Safari Song". Their debut full length studio album, Anthem of the Peaceful Army, was released on October 19, 2018 and it topped the Billboard Rock Al… more »

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Written by: Daniel Robert Wagner, Jacob Thomas Kiszka, Joshua Michael Kiszka, Samuel Francis Kiszka

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Black Smoke Rising" was released by "Greta Van Fleet" in April 2017 as part of an EP by the same name.
Genre
The song belongs to the genre of Hard Rock and Blues Rock. The band often gets compared with "Led Zeppelin" for their musical style.
Band Members
During the recording of "Black Smoke Rising" Greta Van Fleet comprised of four members - Josh Kiszka on vocals, Jake Kiszka on guitar, Sam Kiszka on bass, and Danny Wagner on drums.
Chart Success
"Black Smoke Rising" topped the Billboard US Mainstream Rock Chart. Its success helped the band gain a prominent place in the rock music industry.
Debut Work
"Black Smoke Rising" was part of their first studio recording.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "Black Smoke Rising" are often interpreted as a call to action for unity and social change.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised the song for its powerful vocals and electric guitar solos, seeing it as a resurgence of classic rock in a modern era.
Music Video
The music video for "Black Smoke Rising", directed by Matthew Daniel Siskin, features a mixture of live performance footage and conceptual elements.
Influences
"Black Smoke Rising" exhibits influences from various rock bands of the '70s, most notably Led Zeppelin.
Awards
The success of "Black Smoke Rising" and the subsequent album helped the band win the 2017 Loudwire Music Award for Best New Artist.
Live Performances
"Black Smoke Rising" has become a definitive part of Greta Van Fleet's setlist during live performances, often receiving enthusiastic responses from their audiences.
Availability
"Black Smoke Rising" is available to stream on most digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

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