Jump into the Fire
Harry Nilsson
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You can climb a mountain, you can swim the sea You can jump into the fire but you'll never be free You can shake me up or I can break you down Oh, oh We can make each other happy Oh, we can make each other happy We can make each other happy Oh, we can make each other happy You can climb a mountain, you can swim the sea You can jump into the fire but you'll never be free, no no You can shake me up or I can break you down Oh, oh We can make each other happy Oh, we can make each other happy Oh, we can make each other happy We can make each other happy, oh You can climb a mountain, you can swim the sea You can jump into the fire but you'll never be free, no no You can shake me up, I can break you down Oh, oh Oh, oh Oh, oh We can make each other happy We can make each other happy We can make each other happy We can make each other happy Aah
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Written by: Harry Nilsson
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10 facts about this song
Artist History"Jump into the Fire" is a song by American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson, known for his vocal range and compositions, who also popularized the song "Without You."
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Album InformationThe song is from "Nilsson Schmilsson," Harry Nilsson's seventh album, released by RCA Records in late 1971.
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Chart Success"Jump into the Fire" reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 16 on the Cashbox Top 100 in 1972.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genres of pop rock and soft rock.
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Musical ComponentsThe song is notable for its driving bassline, energetic drumming, and Nilsson's intense vocal performance, as well as its extended instrumental ending.
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Drummer's ChallengeThe drumming part on "Jump into the Fire" provided an endurance test for drummer Jim Gordon, as the song's middle section required almost constant drumming.
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Film/Series AppearanceThe song was prominently featured in the climactic sequence of Martin Scorsese's 1990 film "Goodfellas" and in the first season of the TV series "Russian Doll" in 2019.
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Cover PerformanceA cover version of "Jump into the Fire" was performed by LCD Soundsystem. This version appears on the soundtrack of the film "Hall Pass."
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Controversial HistoryHarry Nilsson heavily damaged his vocal cords while recording "Jump into the Fire," contributing to a decline in his singing career.
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Memorable LyricsOne of the best-remembered lyrics of the song is "You can climb a mountain, you can swim the sea, you can jump into the fire but you'll never be free."
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