This Wheel's on Fire
The Band
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Creation HistoryThe song "This Wheel's on Fire" was originally written and recorded in 1967 by Bob Dylan and Rick Danko, a member of The Band.
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InspirationIt's one of the eight songs on The Band's debut album "Music From Big Pink," most of which were inspired by Dylan's 1967 recordings known as "The Basement Tapes."
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NotabilityThe song is significant because it illustrates the musical chemistry between Dylan and The Band during the landmark "Basement Tapes" sessions.
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Famous Cover"This Wheel's on Fire" was famously covered by British rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees for their 1987 covers album, "Through the Looking Glass."
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TV RecognitionNotably, the song was also used as the theme song for the British comedy, "Absolutely Fabulous."
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Different VersionsDylan has performed live versions of "This Wheel's on Fire" that differ greatly from the original Basement Tapes recordings, demonstrating the adaptability of his songwriting.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of "This Wheel's on Fire" are famously cryptic, as is typical of Dylan's songwriting. Different interpretations suggest the song refers to the transient nature of life, or perhaps a coming transformative event.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has been praised for its haunting, atmospheric quality, particularly in Dylan's original recording.
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Influence"This Wheel's on Fire" has been covered by numerous artists across various genres, demonstrating its timeless appeal and its influence on different musicians.
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Unique CollaborationThe song is a unique collaboration between Dylan and Danko, showing Dylan's ability to co-write with others, a technique he would use throughout his career.
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Album SuccessDespite not being released as a single, "This Wheel's on Fire" stands out on The Band's debut album which peaked at #30 on Billboard’s Pop Albums chart.
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Pop CultureThe song title inspires the name of Julie Driscoll’s autobiography “This Wheel's on Fire: Levon Helm and the Story of The Band.”
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