Jump into the Fire

Harry Nilsson

About Jump into the Fire

"Jump into the Fire" is a song by American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson, released on his 1971 album Nilsson Schmilsson. It was also issued as the album's second single, after "Without You", and peaked at number 27 on America's Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 16 in Canada. Written by Nilsson, the song is in the hard rock style and marked a departure from his previous work. The recording was produced by Richard Perry and includes a segment where the bass player, Herbie Flowers, audibly detunes his instrument. "Jump into the Fire" gained further recognition following its inclusion as the soundtrack to a pivotal scene in Martin Scorsese's 1990 gangster thriller Goodfellas. It also featured prominently in the 2015 film A Bigger Splash, starring Ralph Fiennes and Tilda Swinton. 


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1974
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You can climb a mountain, you can swim the sea
You can jump into the fire but you'll never be free
You can shake me up or I can break you down
Oh, oh

We can make each other happy
Oh, we can make each other happy
We can make each other happy
Oh, we can make each other happy

You can climb a mountain, you can swim the sea
You can jump into the fire but you'll never be free, no no
You can shake me up or I can break you down
Oh, oh

We can make each other happy
Oh, we can make each other happy
Oh, we can make each other happy
We can make each other happy, oh

You can climb a mountain, you can swim the sea
You can jump into the fire but you'll never be free, no no
You can shake me up, I can break you down
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh

We can make each other happy
We can make each other happy
We can make each other happy
We can make each other happy
Aah

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Harry Nilsson

Harry Edward Nilsson III (June 15, 1941 – January 15, 1994) was an American singer-songwriter who achieved the peak of his commercial success in the early 1970s. On all but his earliest recordings he is credited as Nilsson. He is known for the hit singles "Everybody's Talkin'" (1969), "Without You" (1971), and "Coconut" (1972). Nilsson's career is also notable for the fact that he was one of the few major pop-rock recording artists of his era to achieve significant commercial success without ever performing major public concerts or undertaking regular tours. more »

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Written by: Harry Nilsson

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10 facts about this song

Artist History
"Jump into the Fire" is a song by American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson, known for his vocal range and compositions, who also popularized the song "Without You."
Album Information
The song is from "Nilsson Schmilsson," Harry Nilsson's seventh album, released by RCA Records in late 1971.
Chart Success
"Jump into the Fire" reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 16 on the Cashbox Top 100 in 1972.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genres of pop rock and soft rock.
Musical Components
The song is notable for its driving bassline, energetic drumming, and Nilsson's intense vocal performance, as well as its extended instrumental ending.
Drummer's Challenge
The drumming part on "Jump into the Fire" provided an endurance test for drummer Jim Gordon, as the song's middle section required almost constant drumming.
Film/Series Appearance
The song was prominently featured in the climactic sequence of Martin Scorsese's 1990 film "Goodfellas" and in the first season of the TV series "Russian Doll" in 2019.
Cover Performance
A cover version of "Jump into the Fire" was performed by LCD Soundsystem. This version appears on the soundtrack of the film "Hall Pass."
Controversial History
Harry Nilsson heavily damaged his vocal cords while recording "Jump into the Fire," contributing to a decline in his singing career.
Memorable Lyrics
One of the best-remembered lyrics of the song is "You can climb a mountain, you can swim the sea, you can jump into the fire but you'll never be free."

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