In Case of Fire... Run For Cover
| In Case of Fire... Run For Cover | |
| Created by: | Mixxer |
| Tracks: | 15 |
| Length: | 00:52:18 |
| Keywords |
1. fire 2. flames 3. covers |
| Created on | 10/5/08 6:39pm |
| Level | 2 |
| Points | 1276 |
| Total visitors | 31 |
| Unique visitors | 16 |
description:
Cover versions of famous "fire" songs.
Most of the fires here are metaphorical, for ardent passion or for having a hot time in the old town. But not all of them.
Most of the fires here are metaphorical, for ardent passion or for having a hot time in the old town. But not all of them.
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| 1 | Electrelane : I'm On Fire |
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Electrelane has broken up, but they left us this excellent cover of Bruce Springsteen.
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Track 1 from On Parade
Length: 00:02:18 Year: 2003 |
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Electrelane has broken up, but they left us this excellent cover of Bruce Springsteen. SHOW LESS
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| 2 | Yasuyuki Okamura : Burning Down the House |
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J-rock cover of Talking Heads.
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Track 2 from Fine Time - A Tribute to New Wave
Length: 00:03:42 Year: 2006 |
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J-rock cover of Talking Heads. SHOW LESS
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| 3 | Great White : Burning House of Love |
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This cover of X turned ironically tragic one night in Rhode Island.
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Track 3 from Recover
Length: 00:03:53 Year: 2002 |
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This cover of X turned ironically tragic one night in Rhode Island. SHOW LESS
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| 4 | Carrie Underwood : Independence Day |
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This one's an all-time gem of songcraft (not that I condone arson-murder). Penned by Gretchen Peters, and originally performed by Martina McBride.
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Track 4 from American Idol Season 4
Length: 00:03:24 Year: 2005 |
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This one's an all-time gem of songcraft (not that I condone arson-murder). Penned by Gretchen Peters, and originally performed by Martina McBride. SHOW LESS
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| 5 | Countdown Mix Masters : Disco Inferno |
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Co-opts the slogan "Burn Baby Burn" that was popularized by the L. A. rioters, who in turn had learned it from 1960s R&B DJ Magnificent Montague.
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Track 5 from Non-Stop Disco Dance Mix
Length: 00:04:03 Year: 1995 |
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Co-opts the slogan "Burn Baby Burn" that was popularized by the L. A. rioters, who in turn had learned it from 1960s R&B DJ Magnificent Montague. SHOW LESS
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| 6 | The Regulars : Ring of Fire |
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Punk cover of the classic made famous by Johnny Cash, although the original was recorded by Anita Carter, who later became Johnny's sister-in-law.
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Track 6 from Vegas
Length: 00:03:13 Year: 2006 |
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Punk cover of the classic made famous by Johnny Cash, although the original was recorded by Anita Carter, who later became Johnny's sister-in-law. SHOW LESS
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| 7 | Phil Collins : Burn Down The Mission |
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Oh-so-dramatic cover of the oh-so-dramatic original by Elton John.
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Track 7 from Two Rooms
Length: 00:06:10 Year: 1991 |
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Oh-so-dramatic cover of the oh-so-dramatic original by Elton John. SHOW LESS
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| 8 | Rhetta Hughes : Light My Fire |
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Soulful cover of the Doors, and probably the most covered fire song.
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Track 8 from single
Length: 00:02:59 Year: 1969 |
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Soulful cover of the Doors, and probably the most covered fire song. SHOW LESS
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| 9 | Giantfingers : Baby's On Fire |
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Cover of Brian Eno.
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Track 9 from Giantfingers
Length: 00:03:43 Year: 2001 |
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Cover of Brian Eno. SHOW LESS
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| 10 | Dennis Linde : Burnin' Love |
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Like the better known Elvis version, this is a cover of an obscure original by Arthur Alexander.
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Track 10 from single
Length: 00:02:37 Year: 1972 |
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Like the better known Elvis version, this is a cover of an obscure original by Arthur Alexander. SHOW LESS
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| 11 | Meat Purveyors : Burning Up |
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Banjo-driven cover of Madonna.
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Track 11 from Madonna Trilogy EP
Length: 00:01:57 Year: 1999 |
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Banjo-driven cover of Madonna. SHOW LESS
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| 12 | Nirvana : Lake of Fire |
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Text based on the biblical Book of Revelation, Chapter 20. Original by Meat Puppets.
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Track 12 from Unplugged in New York
Length: 00:02:56 Year: 1994 |
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Text based on the biblical Book of Revelation, Chapter 20. Original by Meat Puppets. SHOW LESS
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| 13 | Ramblin' Jack Elliott : Ludlow Massacre |
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Text based on an actual historical event, from the days when company vs. worker disputes could be violent and lethal. Original by Woody Guthrie.
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Track 13 from Ramblin' Jack
Length: 00:04:12 Year: 1957 |
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Text based on an actual historical event, from the days when company vs. worker disputes could be violent and lethal. Original by Woody Guthrie. SHOW LESS
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| 14 | Zen For Primates : Is That All There Is? |
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Text based on Thomas Mann's 1896 short story "Disillusionment." Original by Peggy Lee.
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Track 14 from It's Polka Time
Length: 00:03:59 Year: 2001 |
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Text based on Thomas Mann's 1896 short story "Disillusionment." Original by Peggy Lee. SHOW LESS
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| 15 | Javierzmas : Sparks Will Fly |
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Bonus track: a lower-than-lo-fi cover of the Rolling Stones. Tell the fire chief to stop playing cards!
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Track 15 from single
Length: 00:03:12 Year: 2008 |
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Bonus track: a lower-than-lo-fi cover of the Rolling Stones. Tell the fire chief to stop playing cards! SHOW LESS
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