Fire and Smoke
Earl Thomas Conley
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In and out of honkey tonks from one town to the next. But anything worth loving Lord's just too hard to forget. Everydays another day of feeling more the same. Looks like I'll run out of highway before I out run the rain. But if there's fire and smoke, Ooo what a rush I got when your love was hot. Oh but I couldn't see. That when the flame burned out you'd leave A cold dark cloud a raining down on me. So I'm reaching out to someone wishing, she were you instead. Everything I left behid was waiting up ahead. Pulling on the bottom baby, looking back on you. Anyways the right way babe as long as I pull through. But if there's fire and smoke, Ooo what a rush I got when your love was hot. Oh but I couldn't see. That when the flame burned out you'd leave A cold dark cloud a raining down on me. Yeah, and when the flame burned out you left A cold dark cloud a raining down, a raining down on me.
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Written by: Earl Thomas Conley
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15 facts about this song
Song Origin"Fire and Smoke" is a song written and sung by American country music artist, Earl Thomas Conley.
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Billboard RankThe song "Fire and Smoke" became Earl Thomas Conley's first Number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1981.
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Album and Labeling"Fire and Smoke" is also the title track of his album released in the year 1981 by RCA Records.
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AwardsThis track helped Conley win the prestigious Top New Male Vocalist Award from the Academy of Country Music in 1981.
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Co-WriterAlthough Conley is known for often writing his songs alone, "Fire and Smoke" was co-written with another songwriter named Randy Scruggs.
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Song Length"Fire and Smoke" runs for a duration of 2 minutes and 47 seconds.
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Music Genre"Fire and Smoke" is a country music song aligning with Conley's general music style.
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Career Impact"Fire and Smoke" is considered a pivotal song that marked a turning point in Conley's career, establishing him as a hit songwriter and performer.
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Significant AchievementsEarl Thomas Conley has a record of 18 number-one hits in the country genre, and "Fire and Smoke" was the song that started it all.
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Song MeaningThe song "Fire and Smoke" is about a man reflecting on a past relationship, using the elements of fire and smoke as metaphors to describe his love life.
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PopularityEven now, decades later, the track "Fire and Smoke" remains one of Conley’s most popular and frequently played songs on contemporary country radio stations.
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Cover VersionsSeveral country music artists have performed covers of "Fire and Smoke," proving its lasting impact and popularity in the genre.
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Consecutive SuccessFollowing the success of "Fire and Smoke," Conley had a string of consecutive number one hits including "Your Love's on the Line" and "Holding Her and Loving You."
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Personal GrowthConley has mentioned in interviews that writing "Fire and Smoke" was a personal growth process, helping him discover his authentic voice in country music.
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LegacyEarl Thomas Conley passed away in 2019, but his music, especially songs like "Fire and Smoke," continue to inspire and influence modern country musicians.
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