Fire Brigade
The Move
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12 facts about this song
General Information"Fire Brigade" is a song composed by Roy Wood and performed by the English rock band, "The Move."
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Release InformationThe song was originally released on 31 January 1968 as the fourth single of the band.
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Popularity"Fire Brigade" quickly climbed up the charts, and peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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InspirationRoy Wood has revealed that the song is a depiction of his childhood fascination with fire engines.
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Musical Structure"Fire Brigade" is known for its distinctive catchy riff, along with Roy Wood’s high pitch, shrill voice.
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Song LengthThe song's duration is 2 minutes and 24 seconds, which is relatively short compared to other popular songs of its time.
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SongwritingRoy Wood, the songwriter of "Fire Brigade," was also the lead vocalist and guitarist in the band, demonstrating his vast range of musical skills.
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Live PerformanceThe Move would often start their live concerts with this song, as it easily got the audience energized.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Fire Brigade" perfectly goes along with the theme of the song, featuring the band members pretending to be firefighters.
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Music Genre"Fire Brigade" falls under the genre of psychedelic pop, which was a popular genre in the late '60's.
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Official AlbumThe song was included in the compilation album "Fire Brigade" by The Move, which was released in 1991.
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Legacy"Fire Brigade" remains one of the most popular and well-known songs of The Move, showcasing Roy Wood's standout songwriting and performance.
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