Burning Car
John Foxx
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She was dressed in a white suit She looked like a bride too [Chorus] It's a burning car It's a burning car Then I looked at the sunset And it felt like a stage set (Chorus) Alright And I looked at my watch face I remembered the time and place [Chorus] And I breathed in the night perfume As we met in the dark room [Chorus] Alright
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Written by: DENNIS LEIGH
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11 facts about this song
About the Artist - John FoxxJohn Foxx is an English artist, musician, writer, and teacher who was born in Chorley, Lancashire in 1948. He is primarily known as the original lead singer of the band Ultravox! and for his innovative contributions to electronic music.
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Career ShiftHe left the band Ultravox in 1979 to explore a solo career. "Burning Car" was one of many hits he produced during his solo career.
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About the Song"Burning Car" was a track from Foxx's 1980 album Metamatic. Despite its popularity, it was not included on the original album and was available only as a single at the time of release.
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Release Information"Burning Car" was released as a single in July 1980, and it reached number 35 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Foxx's most successful solo single at that time.
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Inspiration for the Song"Burning Car" depicts an impending apocalypse and was inspired by the artist's dreams, giving it a surreal and unique atmosphere.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Burning Car" is distinctive for its simplicity. It consists mainly of a burning car that slowly melts away, mirroring the title and lyrics of the song.
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2021 ReleaseThe song was re-released in 2021 by John Foxx and The Maths. This new version maintains the original's spirit but does have slight changes in its arrangement.
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Album ArtThe cover art for the "Burning Car" single is notable for featuring one of Foxx's own artworks, a photo of a burning car. This photograph is influenced by his interest in dystopian cityscapes and reflects the song's themes.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has been praised for its cinematic, futuristic sound that helped define the emerging genre of electronic music in the early 1980s.
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Songwriting StyleFoxx’s songwriting process for "Burning Car" is representative of his style. He usually writes music before lyrics, drawing on images and atmospheres to guide his compositions.
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John Foxx and the MathsThis is a musical project led by Foxx, which emerged years after his successful solo career. The group re-recorded "Burning Car" for their 2021 album, Howl.
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