The Fireman
George Strait
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Well, They call me the fireman, that's my name. Making my rounds all over town, putting out old flames. Well everybody'd like to have a what I got. I can cool 'em down when they're smoldering hot. I'm the fireman, that's my name. Last night they had a bad one a mile or two down the road. Well my buddy walked out and left his woman burnin' out of control. Well I was down there in about an hour or so. With a little mouth to mouth she was ready to go. I'm the fireman, that's my name. They call me the fireman, that's my name. Making my rounds all over town, putting out old flames. Well everybody'd like to have a what I got. I can cool 'em down when they're smoldering hot. I'm the fireman, that's my name. Burn 'em up Got a fire engine red T-bird automobile. In a minute or less I can be dressed fit to kill. I work 24 on, 24 off. When they get too hot, they just give me a call. I'm the fireman, that's my name. They call me the fireman, that's my name. Making my rounds all over town, putting out old flames. Well everybody'd like to have a what I got. I can cool 'em down when they're smoldering hot. I'm the fireman, that's my name. They call me the fireman, that's my name.
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Written by: Mack Vickery, Wayne Kemp
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"The Fireman" is a track performed by the legendary country music artist, George Strait. Strait is renowned in the industry for his contribution in bringing country music back to its roots and away from the pop country era of the 1980s.
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Song Release"The Fireman" was released in 1985 as the third single from the album "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind."
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Chart PerformanceThis song was a smash hit on the charts, peaking at No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.
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GenreThe song is a classic example of the traditional country genre for which George Strait is popularly recognized.
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ReceptionThe song, like many other tracks by George Strait, made a significant impact on country music and is loved by fans and critics alike.
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Songwriters"The Fireman" was written by Mack Vickery and Wayne Kemp, two remarkable songwriters known for their contribution to country music.
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MeaningThe song depicts the story of a man who is known as the 'fireman' in town, as he can put out a woman's old flame and light a new one. Metaphorically, the term 'fireman' is used to suggest a ladies' man.
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Live Performances"The Fireman" is a signature song for George Strait and is usually included in his live performances due to its immense popularity.
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Cover VersionsSeveral country artists have covered "The Fireman," including popular musician Chris Young.
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LongevityEven after more than three decades of its release, "The Fireman" continues to remain popular among the new generation of country music listeners, revealing the timeless appeal of the song.
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AlbumThe album "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind," which includes "The Fireman," was critically and commercially successful, achieving multi-platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Music VideoA music video was also made for "The Fireman," though it wasn’t as common for country songs to have videos back in the mid-'80s.
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