Burn Baby Burn (song)
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"Burn Baby Burn" is a song by Ash
, released as the second single from the Free All Angels
album on 2 April 2001, reaching number 13 in the UK singles chart. It was released as a single CD (released on 2CD formats, the second of which being an enhanced CD) and as a 7" vinyl, and was also released for the first time on DVD format. The song can also be found on the Intergalactic Sonic 7″s hits collection.
" but did not make the cut. However, Mark very much liked the riff, and encouraged Wheeler to re-write parts of the song, namely the chorus. Even when he did so, they still were not sure if it even was going to make the album, it might have ended up as a b-side.
Originally the track was titled "This Is Slow Suicide", then simply "Slow Suicide", but was changed at the last minute to "Burn Baby Burn" to avoid radio censorship.
"Burn Baby Burn" was the first ever song played on the BBC's 6 Music station.
For release in America, the song was remixed and features a new 'mid-song breakdown' during the final bridge, which reflects the band's live arrangement. "Burn Baby Burn" has been consistently in the band's set since the song's release. As such it appears on the Tokyo Blitz live DVD.
. It stars the band performing the song while basketball players play around them and cheerleaders dance. The video was shot in Croydon
High School, and starred carefully selected cheerleaders and the London Towers
basketball team. Ash claim it to be one of their favourite videos, and one of the most enjoyable they have shot. The cheerleaders in the video also performed with the band on "Top of the Pops
".
" the Free All Angels
track "Someday", and "Chinese New Year" - later released as a b-side to "Polaris", and was the first episode of Ash's road movies. Entitled "Episode 1: Road Movie", it lasted 20 minutes and starred the band's usual rockstar antics, ensuring a Parental Guidance sticker for the DVD. The DVD was limited edition, and only 8,000 were produced.
The track was released in a promo EP form in many countries. In Australia, it starred all of the b-sides from the 2CDs released for "Burn Baby Burn", as well as the song itself.
The song also features on "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003".
"Burn Baby Burn" was used in 'Prodigal', the fifteenth episode of series 2 of the American fantasy drama Smallville
, during a scene in which Clark Kent (Tom Welling
) and Lucas Luthor (guest star Paul Wesley
) are showing off their Basketball
skills. The episode was originally broadcast in the United States on 11 February, 2003.
In Japan, it was released with "Shining Light's
Radio Edit, one of "Shining Light's" b-sides "Feel No Pain", the track "Burn Baby Burn", and two of its b-sides, "Thinking About You" and "Submission (Arthur Baker
Remix)". The Japanese promo sample came with a picture sleve and obi-strip.
The song is the theme tune to Football Years, a football nostalgia programme on Sky Television
, and was used as theme tune to Euro 2008 promotion for the BBC
.
In 2009 the track was used for the BBC
six part series Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow during the opening credits.
Evening Sessions. "13th Floor" is a fast-paced number left over from the "Free All Angels" sessions that also appears on the "Cosmic Debris" b-sides collection.
The second CD1 b-side, "Only In Dreams", is a cover of the final song of Weezer
's self-titled debut album, known as "The Blue Album". It is one of Ash's longest songs at just under 8 minutes.
"Thinking About You" appears on the CD2 version of "Burn Baby Burn", as well as on "Cosmic Debris". A soft acoustic song, it's somewhat of a fan favourite due to its heart-string pulling lyrics, telling of a far-away love.
Finally, the last b-side is a remix of "Free All Angels" track "Submission", written by drummer Rick McMurray. The version on the album is thought to be one of the most experimental on the album, and this version is even more so, reaching just over 8 minutes.
CD2
DVD
Promo CD
Australian Release
Japanese Promo Release
Ash (band)
Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The band has sold 8 million albums worldwide.-Band beginning, Trailer and 1977 :...
, released as the second single from the Free All Angels
Free All Angels
Free All Angels is the third studio album by Ash, which was initially released on 16 April 2001, through Infectious Records. The name of the album is taken from a T-shirt worn by a Hells Angel....
album on 2 April 2001, reaching number 13 in the UK singles chart. It was released as a single CD (released on 2CD formats, the second of which being an enhanced CD) and as a 7" vinyl, and was also released for the first time on DVD format. The song can also be found on the Intergalactic Sonic 7″s hits collection.
Release
"Burn Baby Burn" was originally written for "Nu-Clear SoundsNu-Clear Sounds
Nu-Clear Sounds is the second official studio album by Ash, released on 5 October 1998. Despite not being as publicly acclaimed as the other albums, it was certified Gold by the BPI.On May 11, 1999 Nu-Clear Sounds was released in the United States....
" but did not make the cut. However, Mark very much liked the riff, and encouraged Wheeler to re-write parts of the song, namely the chorus. Even when he did so, they still were not sure if it even was going to make the album, it might have ended up as a b-side.
Originally the track was titled "This Is Slow Suicide", then simply "Slow Suicide", but was changed at the last minute to "Burn Baby Burn" to avoid radio censorship.
"Burn Baby Burn" was the first ever song played on the BBC's 6 Music station.
For release in America, the song was remixed and features a new 'mid-song breakdown' during the final bridge, which reflects the band's live arrangement. "Burn Baby Burn" has been consistently in the band's set since the song's release. As such it appears on the Tokyo Blitz live DVD.
Music video
The video for "Burn Baby Burn" is directed by Jeff ThomasJeff T. Thomas
Jeff T. Thomas is a British music video and television director. He began his career in music videos and has directed for artists such as Travis, Embrace, Zero 7, Ash, Funeral for a Friend, Paulo Nutini and Jet....
. It stars the band performing the song while basketball players play around them and cheerleaders dance. The video was shot in Croydon
Croydon
Croydon is a town in South London, England, located within the London Borough of Croydon to which it gives its name. It is situated south of Charing Cross...
High School, and starred carefully selected cheerleaders and the London Towers
London Towers
London Towers was a professional basketball team based in London, England. They were one of the most successful and recognised British sports teams of the 1990s, collecting many titles in the British Basketball League as well as regularly competing in European competitions such as the Euroleague...
basketball team. Ash claim it to be one of their favourite videos, and one of the most enjoyable they have shot. The cheerleaders in the video also performed with the band on "Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
".
Use in the media
"Burn Baby Burn" was also released as a DVD for the first time. The DVD featured the single, acoustic versions of the 1995 single "Girl from MarsGirl From Mars
"Girl from Mars" is a single by Northern Ireland band Ash, the second to be released from the album 1977. It was released on 31 July 1995 on CD, a 7" vinyl, and as a cassette...
" the Free All Angels
Free All Angels
Free All Angels is the third studio album by Ash, which was initially released on 16 April 2001, through Infectious Records. The name of the album is taken from a T-shirt worn by a Hells Angel....
track "Someday", and "Chinese New Year" - later released as a b-side to "Polaris", and was the first episode of Ash's road movies. Entitled "Episode 1: Road Movie", it lasted 20 minutes and starred the band's usual rockstar antics, ensuring a Parental Guidance sticker for the DVD. The DVD was limited edition, and only 8,000 were produced.
The track was released in a promo EP form in many countries. In Australia, it starred all of the b-sides from the 2CDs released for "Burn Baby Burn", as well as the song itself.
The song also features on "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003".
"Burn Baby Burn" was used in 'Prodigal', the fifteenth episode of series 2 of the American fantasy drama Smallville
Smallville
Smallville is the hometown of Superman in comic books published by DC Comics. While growing up in Smallville, the young Clark Kent attended Smallville High with best friends Lana Lang, Chloe Sullivan and Pete Ross...
, during a scene in which Clark Kent (Tom Welling
Tom Welling
Thomas John Patrick "Tom" Welling is an American actor, director, producer, and former model, best known for his portrayal of Clark Kent in the WB/CW series Smallville....
) and Lucas Luthor (guest star Paul Wesley
Paul Wesley
Paul Thomas Wasilewski , known professionally as Paul Wesley, is an American actor, best known for his roles as Stefan Salvatore in The CW TV series The Vampire Diaries and as Aaron Corbett in the ABC Family miniseries Fallen....
) are showing off their Basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
skills. The episode was originally broadcast in the United States on 11 February, 2003.
In Japan, it was released with "Shining Light's
Shining Light
"Shining Light" is a song by Ash, which was released as the first single from their album Free All Angels. It was released on 29 January 2001. It was released as a single CD and as a 7" vinyl . It was also Ash's first single to be released as an enhanced CD...
Radio Edit, one of "Shining Light's" b-sides "Feel No Pain", the track "Burn Baby Burn", and two of its b-sides, "Thinking About You" and "Submission (Arthur Baker
Arthur Baker (musician)
Arthur Baker is an American record producer and DJ best known for his work with hip hop artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Planet Patrol, and the British group New Order.-Early career:...
Remix)". The Japanese promo sample came with a picture sleve and obi-strip.
The song is the theme tune to Football Years, a football nostalgia programme on Sky Television
Sky Digital (UK & Ireland)
Sky is the brand name for British Sky Broadcasting's digital satellite television and radio service, transmitted from SES Astra satellites located at 28.2° east and Eutelsat's Eurobird 1 satellite at 28.5°E. The service was originally launched as Sky Digital, distinguishing it from the original...
, and was used as theme tune to Euro 2008 promotion for the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
.
In 2009 the track was used for the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
six part series Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow during the opening credits.
B-Sides
Both of the CD1 b-sides were recorded for BBC Radio 1'sBBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
Evening Sessions. "13th Floor" is a fast-paced number left over from the "Free All Angels" sessions that also appears on the "Cosmic Debris" b-sides collection.
The second CD1 b-side, "Only In Dreams", is a cover of the final song of Weezer
Weezer
Weezer is an American alternative rock band. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo , Patrick Wilson , Brian Bell , and Scott Shriner . The band has changed lineups three times since its formation in 1992...
's self-titled debut album, known as "The Blue Album". It is one of Ash's longest songs at just under 8 minutes.
"Thinking About You" appears on the CD2 version of "Burn Baby Burn", as well as on "Cosmic Debris". A soft acoustic song, it's somewhat of a fan favourite due to its heart-string pulling lyrics, telling of a far-away love.
Finally, the last b-side is a remix of "Free All Angels" track "Submission", written by drummer Rick McMurray. The version on the album is thought to be one of the most experimental on the album, and this version is even more so, reaching just over 8 minutes.
Awards
The song won several awards, including:- NME AwardsNME AwardsThe NME Awards is an annual music awards show in the United Kingdom, founded by the music magazine, NME .The first awards show was held in 1953 as the NME Poll Winners Concerts, shortly after the founding of the magazine....
2002: Best Single - Q AwardsQ (magazine)Q is a popular music magazine published monthly in the United Kingdom.Founders Mark Ellen and David Hepworth were dismayed by the music press of the time, which they felt was ignoring a generation of older music buyers who were buying CDs — then still a new technology...
2002: Best Single
Track listing
CD1- "Burn Baby Burn (Radio Edit)" (Wheeler)
- "13th Floor" (Wheeler)
- "Only In Dreams" (CuomoRivers CuomoRivers Cuomo is an American musician, best known as the lead singer, lead guitarist, and principal songwriter of the alternative rock band Weezer. Raised in an Ashram in Connecticut, Cuomo moved to Los Angeles at age 19, where he participated in a number of rock bands before founding Weezer in 1992...
)
CD2
- "Burn Baby Burn (Album Version)" (Wheeler)
- "Thinking About You" (Wheeler)
- "Submission (Arthur BakerArthur Baker (musician)Arthur Baker is an American record producer and DJ best known for his work with hip hop artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Planet Patrol, and the British group New Order.-Early career:...
Remix)" (McMurray/Wheeler) - "Burn Baby Burn (Video)"
DVD
- "Burn Baby Burn (DVD Audio)" (Wheeler)
- Episode 1- Road Movie
- "Someday (Acoustic)" (Wheeler)
- "Girl From Mars (Acoustic)" (Wheeler)
Promo CD
- "Burn Baby Burn (Radio Edit)" (Wheeler)
Australian Release
- "Burn Baby Burn (Album Version)" (Wheeler)
- "13th Floor" (Wheeler)
- "Only In Dreams" (CuomoRivers CuomoRivers Cuomo is an American musician, best known as the lead singer, lead guitarist, and principal songwriter of the alternative rock band Weezer. Raised in an Ashram in Connecticut, Cuomo moved to Los Angeles at age 19, where he participated in a number of rock bands before founding Weezer in 1992...
) - "Thinking About You" (Wheeler)
- "Submission (Arthur BakerArthur Baker (musician)Arthur Baker is an American record producer and DJ best known for his work with hip hop artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Planet Patrol, and the British group New Order.-Early career:...
Remix)" (McMurray/Wheeler)
Japanese Promo Release
- "Burn Baby Burn (Radio Edit)" (Wheeler)
- "Submission (Arthur BakerArthur Baker (musician)Arthur Baker is an American record producer and DJ best known for his work with hip hop artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Planet Patrol, and the British group New Order.-Early career:...
Remix)" (McMurray/Wheeler) - "Shining LightShining Light"Shining Light" is a song by Ash, which was released as the first single from their album Free All Angels. It was released on 29 January 2001. It was released as a single CD and as a 7" vinyl . It was also Ash's first single to be released as an enhanced CD...
(Radio Edit)" (Wheeler) - "Thinking About You" (Wheeler)
- "Feel No PainShining Light"Shining Light" is a song by Ash, which was released as the first single from their album Free All Angels. It was released on 29 January 2001. It was released as a single CD and as a 7" vinyl . It was also Ash's first single to be released as an enhanced CD...
" (Wheeler)