Fire – one of humanity’s oldest tools, has had a profound impact on civilization. It can be both incredibly useful and extremely destructive.

Fire also holds various allegoric and symbolic meanings across different cultures, often embodying both positive and negative aspects.

This week’s shows explores the theme of fire as it’s interpreted in popular music.

Track list for the week of October 14, 2024:

00:00:00 The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown – Fire

00:04:39 The Band -This Wheel’s On Fire

00:07:36 Jimi Hendrix – Fire

00:10:15 Van Morrison – Fire In the Belly 

00:16:45 Jerry Lee Lewis -Great Balls Of Fire – 1964 Version

00:18:36 Bruce Springsteen – I’m On Fire 

00:20:58 The Rolling Stones – Hang Fire

00:23:18 Nirvana – Lake Of Fire – Live 

00:27:15 Billy Joel – We Didn’t Start the Fire 

00:31:56 Leonard Cohen – Who by Fire 

00:34:25 Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire 

00:37:00 James Taylor –  Fire and Rain  

00:40:17 Alicia Keys – Girl on Fire 

00:44:00 Ohio Players – Fire

00:48:26 Bruce Springsteen – Fire

00:52:31 Patti Smith – Fire Of Unknown Origin 

00:56:14 Adele – Set Fire to the Rain 

01:00:13 The Rolling Stones – Play With Fire

01:02:25 The Marshall Tucker Band – Fire on the Mountain 

01:06:17 Modest Mouse – Lampshades on Fire 

01:09:22 Pat Benatar – Fire And Ice 

01:12:37 Steely Dan – Fire In The Hole 

01:16:03 Bob Seger – Fire Lake 

00:19:32 The Doors -Light My Fire – Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970

01:35:15 Talking Heads – Burning Down the House – Live  

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Thank you for listening. 

Dave