I Got the Fire
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"I Got the Fire" is a song from the Montrose
album Paper Money
in 1974. The guitar solo is the result of a fortuitous accident:
"Guitarist Ronnie Montrose also contributes a solo of singular dexterity and earth-shaking intensity thanks, ironically, to a studio screwup which resulted in the bottom-heavy reverberating noise in its intro." []
This was one of the last collaborations between Ronnie Montrose and singer Sammy Hagar
before Hagar left the band to pursue a solo career.
The song was covered by US hard rock band Axe
on their 1982 album Offering
. The song was also covered by Iron Maiden
. The group retitled the song "I've Got the Fire" on the b-side of their "Flight of Icarus
" single in 1983. Although it had first been released as the B-side of Sanctuary
as a live recording at the Marquee
in 1980.
Montrose (band)
Montrose was a California-based hard rock band. The band originally featured Ronnie Montrose on guitar and future solo artist and former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar...
album Paper Money
Paper Money
Paper Money is the second album by the band Montrose. It was released in 1974 and was the band's last album to feature Sammy Hagar as lead vocalist.-History:...
in 1974. The guitar solo is the result of a fortuitous accident:
"Guitarist Ronnie Montrose also contributes a solo of singular dexterity and earth-shaking intensity thanks, ironically, to a studio screwup which resulted in the bottom-heavy reverberating noise in its intro." []
This was one of the last collaborations between Ronnie Montrose and singer Sammy Hagar
Sammy Hagar
Sam Roy "Sammy" Hagar , also known as The Red Rocker, is an American rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Also sings Country Music....
before Hagar left the band to pursue a solo career.
The song was covered by US hard rock band Axe
Axe (band)
Axe is a hard rock band from Florida, USA, formed in 1979. Not to be confused with Chicago based band AXE the band, consisting of Ron Sammons, Mike Bayless, Rick Turco, Joey Martinez, Brad Harris, and Matt Ketchum.- Biography:...
on their 1982 album Offering
Offering (Axe album)
The album Offering by Axe was released on Atco Records in 1982.- Track listing :# "Rock 'N' Roll Party In The Streets"# "Video Inspiration"# "Steal Another Fantasy"# "Jennifer"# "I Got The Fire"# "Burn The City Down"# "Now Or Never"# "Holdin' On"...
. The song was also covered by Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
. The group retitled the song "I've Got the Fire" on the b-side of their "Flight of Icarus
Flight of Icarus
"Flight of Icarus" is a 1983 song by Iron Maiden. It is the band's eighth single and the first from the album, Piece of Mind. It was the first single by Iron Maiden that was released in the United States...
" single in 1983. Although it had first been released as the B-side of Sanctuary
Sanctuary (Iron Maiden song)
"Sanctuary" is the second single released by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. The single was released on 23 May 1980. The song was included in the US release of their debut album Iron Maiden but it was not included in the UK/European release...
as a live recording at the Marquee
Marquee Club
The Marquee was a music club first located at 165 Oxford Street, London, England when it opened in 1958 with a range of jazz and skiffle acts.It was also the location of the first ever live performance by The Rolling Stones on 12 July 1962....
in 1980.