Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll
Blue Öyster Cult
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My heart is black, and my lips are cold Cities on flame with rock and roll Three thousand guitars they seem to cry My ears will melt, and then my eyes Oh, let the girl, let that girl, rock and roll Cities on flame now, with rock and roll Gardens of nocturne, forbidden delights Reins of steel, and it's alright Cities on flame, with rock and roll Marshal will buoy, but Fender control So, let the girl, let that girl rock and roll Cities on flame now, with rock and roll My heart is black, and my lips are cold Cities on flame with rock and roll Three thousand guitars they seem to cry My ears will melt, and then my eyes So, let the girl, let that girl rock and roll Cities on flame now, with rock and roll
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Written by: Samuel Pearlman, Donald Roeser, Albert Bouchard
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10 facts about this song
Band's first hit"Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll" was Blue Öyster Cult's first significant hit. The song is from their second studio album "Tyranny and Mutation" released in 1973.
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Lyrics inspirationThe song's lyrics were reportedly inspired by the famous English rock band, Black Sabbath. This was after Blue Öyster Cult's lead guitarist, Buck Dharma, caught a Black Sabbath concert and wanted to create an homage to the popular rock band.
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Original TitleThe original demo of the song was titled "Cities on Flame" but got retitled as "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll” for the official release.
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Song's WriterEven though many assume that the song was penned by the lead singer, Eric Bloom, the song was actually written by Sandy Pearlman, a music critic and band's manager, along with Donald Roeser (Buck Dharma) and Albert Bouchard.
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Live Performances"Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll" has been a staple of the band's live shows since its release. Their 1975 live album "On Your Feet or on Your Knees” also includes a version of this song.
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Notable CoverA well-known cover of “Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll” was done by the American punk rock band, I Am The Avalanche. Their rendition came out in 2009 in their album "Vanilladelphia 7".
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Classic Rock StapleDespite never reaching the top charts, the song has become a classic rock staple and is frequently played on classic rock radio stations.
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Distinctive Guitar SoloThe song features a distinctive, high-energy guitar solo by Buck Dharma which has been praised as one of his best works.
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Song's DurationThe original studio version of "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll" has a running time of 4 minutes and 3 seconds.
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Use in Video GamesThe song was featured in the popular video game series "Guitar Hero", enabling players to attempt the intricate guitar solo themselves.
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