| "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll" | ||||
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| Single by Blue Öyster Cult | ||||
| from the album Blue Öyster Cult | ||||
| B-side | "Before the Kiss" (A Redcap)[1] | |||
| Released | 21 April 1972 | |||
| Recorded | October 1971 | |||
| Studio | The Warehouse, New York City | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, heavy metal | |||
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| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Rolling Stone | (favorable)[2] |
"Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll" is the debut single by American hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult from their eponymous debut album Blue Öyster Cult. Despite not charting, it has become a staple at concerts,[3][4] and is regarded as one of their most famous songs[5] (featured on their greatest hits album). Its demo is credited with getting the band signed with Columbia Records.[6] Lead vocals were performed by their drummer, Albert Bouchard.
The song was further brought to prominence when it was featured in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. It was featured on the soundtrack of That '70s Show.[7]
Personnel
- Eric Bloom – stun guitar
- Albert Bouchard – vocals, drums
- Joe Bouchard – bass
- Allen Lanier – keyboard
- Buck Dharma – lead guitar
Cover versions
The song has been covered by Church of Misery (on Master of Brutality), Iced Earth (on Tribute to the Gods) and 3 Inches of Blood (as a bonus track on Here Waits Thy Doom).
References
- ^ Discogs
- ^ "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll' is triumphantly sociopathic". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 9, 2018. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ "More cowbell needed: Blue Öyster Cult's top 5 lyrics". AXS. Retrieved April 4, 2018. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ "BLUE ÖYSTER CULT". Music On Vinyl. Retrieved April 4, 2018. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ "Lucky Clark On Music: Blue Oyster Cult". Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. Retrieved April 4, 2018. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ "Blue Oyster Cult - Cities On Flame With Rock 'n Roll". Paste. Retrieved April 4, 2018. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ "That '70s Show (1998)". C&C Concept and Creation. Retrieved April 4, 2018. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
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