Keep the Fire Burnin'

REO Speedwagon

About Keep the Fire Burnin'

"Keep the Fire Burnin" is the title of a 1982 song by REO Speedwagon from their 1982 album Good Trouble. This single was the only track from the Good Trouble album to make the top ten on the pop charts, cresting at number seven. It is also the only tune from the album to feature Kevin Cronin on keyboards (piano), which, although primarily the band's lead singer and acoustic/rhythm guitarist, he had begun using (in the studio) on the You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish album. This is the only song from the band's Good Trouble album to have been performed live in its entirety following its supporting tour in 1983. Despite that fact, however, it is still a significant rarity in the band's setlists that has only been performed a handful of times over the last 35 years. As recently as January 2019, Kevin Cronin has played the song during solo acoustic sets during REO concerts. In addition, it is also for unknown reasons the only one of the band's major hit singles that was not included on their compilation album The Hits. 


Year:
1982
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Keep the fire burnin'
Let it keep us warm
The world will keep on turnin'
Let it turn you on

And let us not stop learnin'
We can help one another be strong
Let us never lose our yearnin'
To keep the fire burnin' all night long

You've been changing so much
I'm not sure you're in touch with what's real
You just come and you go
Never letting me know how you feel

And I'm livin' here in doubt
There's so much to talk about
I know that we can work it out

We can keep the fire burnin'
Let it keep us warm
The world will keep on turnin'
Let it turn you on

And let us not stop learnin'
We can help one another be strong
Let us never lose our yearnin'
To keep the fire burnin' all night long

We've been through this enough
It gets rough but there's nowhere to run
This is where we belong
We are strong, we can never give up

If we wanted to, we could
But we've always understood
To keep lookin' for the good

Keep the fire burnin'
Let it keep us warm
The world will keep on turnin'
Let it turn you on

And let us not stop learnin'
We can help one another be strong
Let us never lose our yearnin'
To keep the fire burnin'

Keep the fire burnin'
Let it keep us warm
The world will keep on turnin'
Let it turn you on

And let us not stop learnin'
We can help one another be strong
Let us never lose our yearnin'
To keep the fire burnin' all night long

Keep the fire burnin'
Keep the fire burnin'
Keep the fire burnin'

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REO Speedwagon

REO Speedwagon (originally stylized as R.E.O. Speedwagon) is an American rock band. Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s. Hi Infidelity (1980) contained four US Top 40 hits and is the group's best-selling album, with over ten million copies sold. Over the course of its career, the band has sold more than 40 million records and has charted thirteen Top 40 hits, including the number ones "Keep On Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling". REO Speedwagon's mainstream popularity dissipated in the 1990s but the band remains a popular live act. more »

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Written by: KEVIN PATRICK CRONIN

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13 facts about this song

Release Year
"Keep the Fire Burnin'" was released by REO Speedwagon in 1982, making it one of the band's hits from the early 1980s.
Album
The song was a part of the band's album "Good Trouble," which was their tenth studio album.
Chart Performance
"Keep the Fire Burnin'" ascended to high positions in music charts. It peaked at number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Billboard Rock Tracks chart.
Main Theme
The song's main theme is about keeping love alive and not letting it burn out, represented metaphorically through the language of fire.
Group Members
During the time when "Keep the Fire Burnin'" was released, REO Speedwagon was composed of Kevin Cronin (lead vocals), Bruce Hall (bass), Neal Doughty (keyboards), Gary Richrath (lead guitar), and Alan Gratzer (drums).
Music Video
The music video for the song features the band performing the song in a convertible classic car, echoing the album cover for "Good Trouble".
Cover Versions
Since its release, "Keep the Fire Burnin'" has been covered by several artists, showcasing its enduring popularity and impact.
Live Performances
"Keep the Fire Burnin'" is a staple in REO Speedwagon's live performances throughout the years.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well-received by music critics and fans alike for its catchy melody and emotional performance by Kevin Cronin.
Genre
"Keep the Fire Burnin'" exemplifies REO Speedwagon's typical sound, a mixture of rock elements with pop-influenced hooks.
Songwriters
The song was written by REO Speedwagon's frontman Kevin Cronin, who was the principal songwriter for the band.
Remastered Versions
Since the release of the song, it has been remastered and published on several REO Speedwagon compilation albums.
Relevance Today
Even decades after its release, "Keep the Fire Burnin'" remains popular and is frequently played on Classic Rock radio stations.

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