I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire

Frankie Laine

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"I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire" is a pop song written by Bennie Benjamin, Eddie Durham, Sol Marcus and Eddie Seiler. It was written in 1938, but was first recorded three years later by Harlan Leonard and His Rockets. It was covered by several musicians and groups, most successfully by Horace Heidt on Columbia Records, whose version reached number one on the US pop chart; and by The Ink Spots on Decca, whose version reached number 4 on the same listing. Other early versions included those by Tommy Tucker, Mitchell Ayres, and (in Britain) Vera Lynn. The song, with its lyrics starting with "I don't want to set the world on fire/ I just want to start a flame in your heart..." became especially popular after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. The song was later recorded by Betty Carter, Frankie Laine, Anthony Newley, Suzy Bogguss and others. It is also featured in the Open world adventure game series Fallout (series) From the game studio Bethesda Softworks. 


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1968
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I don't ever care to rise to power
I would rather be with you an hour
For the things that one can buy
Are not worth a lover's sigh

I don't want to set the world on fire
I just want to start a flame in your heart
In my heart I have but one desire
And that one is you, no other will do

I've lost all ambition for worldly acclaim
I just want to be the one you love
And with your admission that you feel the same
I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of, believe me

I don't want to set the world on fire
I just want to start a flame in your heart

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Frankie Laine

Frankie Laine (March 30, 1913 – February 6, 2007), born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio, was a successful American singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spanned 75 years, from his first concerts in 1930 with a marathon dance company to his final performance of "That's My Desire" in 2005. Often billed as America's Number One Song Stylist, his other nicknames include Mr. Rhythm, Old Leather Lungs, and Mr. Steel Tonsils. His hits included "That's My Desire," "That Lucky Old Sun," "Mule Train," "Cry of the Wild Goose," "Jezebel," "High Noon," "I Believe," "Hey Joe!," "The Kid's Last Fight," "Cool Water," "Moonlight Gambler," "Love is a Golden Ring," "Rawhide," and "Lord, You Gave Me a Mountain." more »

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Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Eddie Durham, Eddie Seiler, Sol Marcus

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Anthony Newley
Anthony Newley was an English actor, singer, and songwriter who enjoyed a diverse and prolific career. Though he didn't record 'I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire,' he was known for his unique vocal style and showmanship.
Betty Carter
Betty Carter was an American jazz singer known for her improvisational technique and unique singing style. - Betty Carter made a cover of the song 'I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire,' adding her unique jazz interpretation to the composition.
Frankie Laine
Frankie Laine was an American singer known for his big, powerful voice. He was popular in the 1950s and has recorded over 100 hit songs. - However, despite his vast music catalogue, 'I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire' is not among Frankie Laine's recorded tunes.
Harlan Leonard
Harlan Leonard was an American jazz clarinetist, band leader, and composer, particularly active in the early to mid 20th Century. - Harlan Leonard, though an accomplished musician, did not have a recorded version of 'I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire.'
Horace Heidt
Horace Heidt was a popular band leader and radio personality who was active during the 1930s and '40s. - Heidt also did not record a version of 'I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire,' but he was well-known for his spirited and entertaining performances.
The Ink Spots
The Ink Spots were an American pop vocal group who were very popular in the 1930s and '40s. - This group is best known for their recording of 'I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire,' which became a hit in 1941. - Their comfortable rhythm and melody made this song one of the iconic hits of the World War II era.
Vera Lynn
Vera Lynn was an English singer, songwriter and actress, who was widely referred to as the "Forces' Sweetheart" during World War II. - Though she didn't record 'I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire,' she was renowned for her wartime ballads, which inspired both soldiers and civilians.

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