The Big Heat (song)
"The Big Heat" | ||||
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Single by Stan Ridgway | ||||
from the album The Big Heat | ||||
B-side | "Salesman" | |||
Released | 1985 | |||
Recorded | Fiddler's Studio, J.C. Studios and The Lighthouse, Hollywood, CA | |||
Genre | New wave, alternative rock | |||
Length | 4:26 | |||
Label | I.R.S. | |||
Songwriter(s) | Stan Ridgway | |||
Producer(s) | Hugh Jones | |||
Stan Ridgway singles chronology | ||||
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"The Big Heat" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Stan Ridgway and is the first single released in support of his 1986 debut album The Big Heat. The song dates back to his time in Wall of Voodoo, and was performed live by the group in 1982. [1]
Formats and track listing[]
All songs written by Stan Ridgway, except where noted.
- European 7" single (ILSA 6296)
- "The Big Heat" – 4:32
- "Drive, She Said" – 4:35
- Australian 7" single (ILSA 12.6588)
- "The Big Heat" – 4:32
- "Pick It Up (And Put It in Your Pocket)" – 4:32
- Netherlands 12" single (ILSA 12.7025)
- "The Big Heat" – 4:33
- "Stormy Side of Town" – 5:01
- "Salesman" – 5:28
- UK 7" single (IRM 123)
- "The Big Heat" – 3:49 (remix)
- "Foggy River" (Fred Rose) – 4:20
- UK 12" single (IRMT 123)
- "The Big Heat" – 3:52 (remix)
- "Foggy River" (Fred Rose) – 4:20
- "Salesman" – 5:26
Charts[]
Chart (1985) | Peak position |
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UK Indie Chart[2] | 13 |
Chart (1987) | Peak position |
Australian Singles Chart[3] | 91 |
References[]
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVyNFM5jlPY
- ^ Lazell, Barry (1997). Indie Hits 1980-1989. Cherry Red Books. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
- ^ "ARIA Charts: Top Singles of 1987". charts.org.nz. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
External links[]
- "The Big Heat" at Discogs (list of releases)
Categories:
- 1985 songs
- 1985 singles
- 1986 singles
- I.R.S. Records singles
- Stan Ridgway songs
- Songs written by Stan Ridgway
- Song recordings produced by Hugh Jones (producer)