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"Fire Brigade" is a song written by Roy Wood and performed by The Move, with Wood on lead vocal. Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols said some years later that the guitar on the song had strongly influenced the opening riff of their single "God Save the Queen"."Fire Brigade" influenced "Firehouse" from the self-titled debut album by Kiss. Released as the group's fourth single in Britain in February 1968, it reached No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart. A cover version was recorded by The Fortunes and released as a single in the US, but did not chart. The book included with the 4-CD boxed set Anthology 1966–1972, released in October 2008, noted that sessions for the song began on 16 November 1967 at Olympic Studios in Barnes, London. Anthology includes both the finished version which was released as a single, as well as an early, previously unreleased version with Matthew Fisher of Procol Harum on piano. An earlier retrospective release, the 3-CD Movements: 30th Anniversary Anthology, from 1997, also has two slightly different recordings - the final version, and an undubbed one, before backing vocals, tambourine and opening 'fire engine' sound effects were added. 


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1968
2:24
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General Information
"Fire Brigade" is a song composed by Roy Wood and performed by the English rock band, "The Move."
Release Information
The song was originally released on 31 January 1968 as the fourth single of the band.
Popularity
"Fire Brigade" quickly climbed up the charts, and peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
Inspiration
Roy Wood has revealed that the song is a depiction of his childhood fascination with fire engines.
Musical Structure
"Fire Brigade" is known for its distinctive catchy riff, along with Roy Wood’s high pitch, shrill voice.
Song Length
The song's duration is 2 minutes and 24 seconds, which is relatively short compared to other popular songs of its time.
Songwriting
Roy Wood, the songwriter of "Fire Brigade," was also the lead vocalist and guitarist in the band, demonstrating his vast range of musical skills.
Live Performance
The Move would often start their live concerts with this song, as it easily got the audience energized.
Music Video
The official music video for "Fire Brigade" perfectly goes along with the theme of the song, featuring the band members pretending to be firefighters.
Music Genre
"Fire Brigade" falls under the genre of psychedelic pop, which was a popular genre in the late '60's.
Official Album
The song was included in the compilation album "Fire Brigade" by The Move, which was released in 1991.
Legacy
"Fire Brigade" remains one of the most popular and well-known songs of The Move, showcasing Roy Wood's standout songwriting and performance.

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