Who wrote the song 'This Wheel's On Fire', later to be used as the soundtrack to 'Absolutely Fabulous'?
"to do it,' and then Dawn French on our radio show at Christmas said, 'I bet £100,000 that you don't write it,' so now I have to write it, otherwise I have to pay her £100,000'"" . In April 2014, Saunders again confirmed on BBC Breakfast that she was in the process of writing the film, and gave a prospective release date of sometime during 2015. Principal photography on the film began on 12 October 2015 in the south of France. The theme song for ""Absolutely Fabulous"" is ""This Wheel's on Fire"", written by Bob Dylan and Rick Danko and"
"as the theme to the BBC comedy series ""Absolutely Fabulous"", whose main characters are throwbacks to that era. Australian singer Kylie Minogue released a cover of the track as the official theme song for 2016's """". The Byrds released a recording of ""This Wheel's on Fire"" on their 1969 album, ""Dr. Byrds & Mr. Hyde"", and live versions of the song are also included on The Byrds' ""Live at the Fillmore - February 1969"" album and the expanded CD reissue of their ""(Untitled)"" album. In 1987, the song was covered by the British rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees for"
"This Wheel's on Fire ""This Wheel's on Fire"" is a song written by Bob Dylan and Rick Danko. It was originally recorded by Dylan and The Band during their 1967 sessions, portions of which (including this song) comprised the 1975 album, ""The Basement Tapes"". The Band's own version appeared on their 1968 album, ""Music from Big Pink"". Live versions by The Band appear on their 1972 live double album ""Rock of Ages"", as well as the more complete four-CD-DVD version of that concert, ""Live at the Academy of Music 1971"", and the 2002 Box Set of ""The Last Waltz"" (the"
"Costello, The Hollies, Ian and Sylvia, Les Fradkin, Leslie West, Serena Ryder, Charlie Winston, June Tabor, Guster and Rat Scabies. This Wheel's on Fire ""This Wheel's on Fire"" is a song written by Bob Dylan and Rick Danko. It was originally recorded by Dylan and The Band during their 1967 sessions, portions of which (including this song) comprised the 1975 album, ""The Basement Tapes"". The Band's own version appeared on their 1968 album, ""Music from Big Pink"". Live versions by The Band appear on their 1972 live double album ""Rock of Ages"", as well as the more complete four-CD-DVD version"
"Shop Boys"". It peaked at number 6 in the UK Singles Chart in July 1994. The music video featured clips from the show and specially recorded footage of the Pet Shop Boys with Patsy and Edina. On 10 June 2016, Kylie Minogue released her version of ""This Wheel’s on Fire"" for ""Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie"", prior to the film's release in July 2016. In the United States, ""Absolutely Fabulous"" has been broadcast on Comedy Central, some public television stations, but not as part of the PBS program offerings, BBC America, Oxygen Network, and as of 2011, Logo, a gay-oriented channel."
"a Beautiful Disaster"". Moody re-recorded the song in his solo album ""You Can't Regret What You Don't Remember"", retitled ""Everything Burns (In Memoriam)"". Everything Burns ""Everything Burns"" is an alternative rock song recorded by American guitarist Ben Moody and American singer Anastacia for the soundtrack to the film ""Fantastic Four"" (2005) based on the marvel comics of the same name. The song's music video, directed by Antti Jokinen, was shot on April 30 and May 1, 2005, at the Culver Studios in Los Angeles. The song was originally recorded with Canadian singer Avril Lavigne. Moody recorded a version with Hana"
"song did not make it into the movie or the original soundtrack album). Danko recounted how the song was written: ""We would come together every day and work and Dylan would come over. He gave me the typewritten lyrics to 'This Wheel's On Fire'. At that time I was teaching myself to play the piano... Some music I had written on the piano the day before just seemed to fit with Dylan's lyrics. I worked on the phrasing and the melody. Then Dylan and I wrote the chorus together."" Danko continued to perform the song in concert during his solo"
"for any LP and second-highest charting for one with newly recorded material. Nevertheless, the group's next album was titled ""Hollies Sing Hollies"" in an apparent move to placate critics. In an interview for ""Billboard"" magazine in 1974, Clarke reflected on the album: This is the first album with new member Terry Sylvester, who replaced Nash. All songs written and composed by Bob Dylan, except ""This Wheel's on Fire"" composed by Dylan and Rick Danko. As listed in liner notes. String arrangements and composing on ""Blowin' in the Wind"" by Mike Vickers. All other strings arranged and conducted by Lew Warburton."
"Wheels On Fire Wheels On Fire are a garage-pop band formed by John Garris (Guitar, Vocals), Susan Musser (Organ), and brothers Michael (Guitar, Vocals) and Matthew Chaney (Drums) in Athens, Ohio. They have toured the U.S. and Europe extensively and have released records on Chicago's Trouble in Mind, Mississippi's Fat Possum Records, and Germany's Alien Snatch. Currently the band has released three full-lengths and four singles. The band gained notoriety when Jack Oblivian of The Oblivians fame championed them and got them signed to Fat Possum records in 2008 and subsequently toured with them. Their sound has been referred to"
"Everything Burns ""Everything Burns"" is an alternative rock song recorded by American guitarist Ben Moody and American singer Anastacia for the soundtrack to the film ""Fantastic Four"" (2005) based on the marvel comics of the same name. The song's music video, directed by Antti Jokinen, was shot on April 30 and May 1, 2005, at the Culver Studios in Los Angeles. The song was originally recorded with Canadian singer Avril Lavigne. Moody recorded a version with Hana Pestle for his 2008 EP, ""Mutiny Bootleg E.P."". ""American Idol"" finalist James Durbin covered the song for his 2011 debut album ""Memories of"
"Robertson stated that he had the music to the song in his head but at first had no idea what it was to be about. Then the concept came to him and he did research on the subject. Levon Helm, a native of Arkansas, stated that he assisted in the research for the lyrics. In his 1993 autobiography, ""This Wheel's on Fire"", Helm wrote, ""Robbie and I worked on 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' up in Woodstock. I remember taking him to the library so he could research the history and geography of the era and make General"
"Absolutely Fabulous (song) ""Absolutely Fabulous"" is a song produced by British electronic music group Pet Shop Boys. The song was released as a single for 1994's Comic Relief, under the artist name ""Absolutely Fabulous"". The song is based on the BBC comedy show of the same name and features sound bites taken from the first series of that show. The single since peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 7 on the US ""Billboard"" Hot Dance Club Play chart. The single was more successful in Oceania region by debuted and peaked at number 2 in both"
"as mixing the power pop of Elvis Costello with the current garage sounds of Greg Cartwright and his The Reigning Sound outfit. Wheels On Fire Wheels On Fire are a garage-pop band formed by John Garris (Guitar, Vocals), Susan Musser (Organ), and brothers Michael (Guitar, Vocals) and Matthew Chaney (Drums) in Athens, Ohio. They have toured the U.S. and Europe extensively and have released records on Chicago's Trouble in Mind, Mississippi's Fat Possum Records, and Germany's Alien Snatch. Currently the band has released three full-lengths and four singles. The band gained notoriety when Jack Oblivian of The Oblivians fame championed"
"This Wheel's on Fire: Levon Helm and the Story of The Band This Wheel's on Fire: Levon Helm and the Story of The Band is the 1993 autobiography of actor and musician Levon Helm, focusing on his career as a member of the rock group the Band. The book, written with music journalist Stephen Davis, traces Helm's life from his childhood in the deep south through his years as a drummer and singer for the Band, to his struggle to establish a professional identity in the wake of the group's official end in 1976. The book is notable for providing"
"Ferris Wheel on Fire Ferris Wheel on Fire is the second EP by the American indie rock band Neutral Milk Hotel, released as part of their ""Walking Wall of Words"" compilation package. Though not released until December 12, 2011, all the songs were written between 1992 and 1995. ""Ferris Wheel on Fire"" includes five songs that up to that point had never been officially released (""Oh Sister"", ""Home"", ""Ferris Wheel on Fire"", ""I Will Bury You in Time"", and ""My Dream Girl Don't Exist""), two songs originally released on the band's official debut album ""On Avery Island"" that were reworked"
"Julie Driscoll Tippetts Julie Driscoll Tippetts (born 8 June 1947) is an English singer and actress. Driscoll is known for her 1960s versions of Bob Dylan and Rick Danko's ""This Wheel's on Fire"", and Donovan's ""Season of the Witch"", both with Brian Auger and the Trinity. Along with the Trinity, she was featured prominently in the 1969 television special ""33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee"", singing ""I'm a Believer"" in a soul style with Micky Dolenz. She and Auger had previously worked in Steampacket, with Long John Baldry and Rod Stewart. ""This Wheel's on Fire"" reached number five in the United"
"Records: Ricordi International (Italy) Records: Atco (US) Records: RCA Victor (Germany) Records: RCA Victor (US) Records: Marmalade/Polydor (UK) Records: RCA Victor (UK) Records: Atco (US) Records: Capitol (US) Records: RCA Victor (US) Records: Brian Auger and the Trinity Brian Auger and the Trinity was a British musical ensemble led by keyboardist Brian Auger. His duet with Julie Driscoll, the Bob Dylan-penned ""This Wheel's On Fire"", was a #5 hit on the 1968 UK Singles Chart. Their joint album, ""Open"", billed as Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity, reached #12 in the UK Albums Chart the same year. The group"
"World on Fire (Slash song) ""World on Fire"" is a song by American hard rock guitarist Slash, featuring vocalist Myles Kennedy and backing band The Conspirators. Written by Slash and Kennedy, it is the title track of the guitarist's third solo album (the second with Kennedy and The Conspirators) ""World on Fire"". Released as the album's lead single, ""World on Fire"" topped the US ""Billboard"" Mainstream Rock Songs chart. As is the case with the majority of songs on the album, the origins of ""World on Fire"" come from a period of writing during touring for the predecessor to ""World"
"Hearts of Fire Hearts of Fire is a 1987 American musical drama film starring Bob Dylan, Fiona Flanagan (billed only as ""Fiona"") and Rupert Everett. The film was essentially a vehicle for Dylan based on his success as a rock musician. It received poor reviews, a limited theatrical release and was later written off by Dylan himself. Originally written by Scott Richardson, the screenplay was rewritten by ""Basic Instinct"" writer Joe Eszterhas because Lorimar Productions felt that Richardson was a ""baby writer"" and not experienced enough to take on the responsibility of a starring vehicle for a rock icon of"
"Feed This Fire ""Feed This Fire"" is a song written by Hugh Prestwood, and recorded by American country music group Highway 101 on their 1988 album ""101²"". The song was later recorded by Canadian country music artist Anne Murray. Murray's version was released in August 1990 as the first single from her album ""You Will"". The song reached number six on the Canadian ""RPM"" Country Tracks chart in November 1990. In the U.S., the song peaked at number five on the ""Billboard"" Hot Country Singles chart for the week ending Saturday, November 10, 1990. It was Murray's last top ten"
"1998, at which he performed the songs ""Oh Sister,"" ""Engine,"" and ""In the Aeroplane Over the Sea,"" joined by Koster and Spillane. ""In the Aeroplane Over the Sea"" has been cited by several as one of the greatest albums of all time. ""Ferris Wheel on Fire"" is the second ""EP"" released by Neutral Milk Hotel. Although the songs contained were written between 1992 and 1995 and recorded in the 2000s, its release was suspended until December 12, 2011 as part of the box set. The final of eight tracks, ""My Dreamgirl Don't Exist,"" was recorded anonymously live at ""Aquarius Records""."
"and re-recorded (""April 8th"" and ""A Baby For Pree / Glow Into You""), and one song that was released as the B-side of the ""Holland, 1945"" single (""Engine""), an outtake from the ""In the Aeroplane Over the Sea"" sessions. Ferris Wheel on Fire Ferris Wheel on Fire is the second EP by the American indie rock band Neutral Milk Hotel, released as part of their ""Walking Wall of Words"" compilation package. Though not released until December 12, 2011, all the songs were written between 1992 and 1995. ""Ferris Wheel on Fire"" includes five songs that up to that point had"
"On Fire (Blue Zone song) ""On Fire"" is a song recorded by Lisa Stansfield's band, Blue Zone for their 1988 album, ""Big Thing"". It was written by Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andy Morris, and produced by Paul Staveley O'Duffy (known for his work with Swing Out Sister, Curiosity Killed the Cat and Was (Not Was)) and Blue Zone. ""On Fire"" was released as the first European and Australian single on 26 October 1987. It included a non-album track, ""Be the Sugar"" written and produced by Blue Zone. ""On Fire"" was remixed by François Kevorkian and Michael Hutchinson. The music video"
"Light"", which brought them to the attention of a wider audience. Between 2009 and 2015, she recorded four albums with . Below is a selected list of Driscoll's work, sorted mostly by recording date: Parlophone (uk) Records: Julie Driscoll Tippetts Julie Driscoll Tippetts (born 8 June 1947) is an English singer and actress. Driscoll is known for her 1960s versions of Bob Dylan and Rick Danko's ""This Wheel's on Fire"", and Donovan's ""Season of the Witch"", both with Brian Auger and the Trinity. Along with the Trinity, she was featured prominently in the 1969 television special ""33 1/3 Revolutions Per"
"a week, for seven to eight months."" Hudson added, ""It amazed me, Bob's writing ability. How he would come in, sit down at the typewriter, and write a song. And what was amazing was that almost every one of those songs was funny."" Dylan recorded around thirty new compositions with The Hawks, including some of the most celebrated songs of his career: ""I Shall Be Released"", ""This Wheel's on Fire"", ""Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)"", ""Tears of Rage"" and ""You Ain't Goin' Nowhere"". Two of these featured his lyrics set to music by members of The Band: Danko wrote"
"released a promotional single, ""This Wheel's on Fire"", as the official theme song for the film. This new version of the track, produced by Richard Stannard and Ash Howes, was released on June 10, 2016. The soundtrack, which also include songs from Paloma Faith (whose ""Ready for the Good Life"" appears in the film's trailer), La Roux, Jason Derulo, Eartha Kitt, Nancy Sinatra, Santigold and others, was released on July 22, 2016 via Rhino Records. It debuted at number 38 on the ARIA Albums Chart in Australia on 6 August. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 1"
"Marietta Waters Marietta Waters is an American singer and most known for her performance of ""Destination Unknown"" on the ""Top Gun"" soundtrack, where she is credited by the stage name Marietta. Her other soundtrack credits include ""By Design"" in the movie ""Perfect"", the title track of the movie ""Fire and Ice"", and ""Thunder and Lightning"" from its sequel, ""Fire, Ice And Dynamite"". ""Fire and Ice"" was released as a single in 1986, reaching #5 in Switzerland and #10 in Germany. She has also recorded several albums with Sérgio Mendes, Berlin, Harold Faltermeyer, and Animotion. Marietta has also recorded backup vocals"
"Hell on Wheels (song) ""Hell on Wheels"" is a disco song performed by American singer-actress Cher from her sixteenth studio album, ""Prisoner"". It was written by Bob Esty and Michele Aller and produced by Esty. It was released as the album's first and only international single in late 1979. The song was also added to the ""Roller Boogie"" soundtrack in 1979. Lyrically, the track is about ""follow what you like"". ""Hell on Wheels"" initially received mixed reviews from critics, but in 1999 Randy Cordova from ""The Arizona Republic"" praised the song, calling it a ""roller-disco anthem"". Cher starred in one"
"Eternal Flame (song) ""Eternal Flame"" is a love song by American pop group the Bangles from their 1988 album ""Everything"". It became a hit single, when released in 1989, peaking at number one in the charts in nine countries, including Australia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It was written by the established songwriting partnership of Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly (becoming the pair's fifth ""Billboard"" Hot 100 number one in five years) along with the Bangles' Susanna Hoffs. Having previously reached number one on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 in December 1986 with ""Walk Like an Egyptian,"""
"Keep the Fire Keep the Fire is a soft rock album released in 1979 by Kenny Loggins. It was his third solo album after Loggins & Messina disbanded, and is perhaps best known for the hit single ""This is It"". The song was co-written by Michael McDonald, who also performed on the track. Michael Jackson sings backup vocals on the track ""Who's Right, Who's Wrong"". ""Rolling Stone"" magazine described it as ""the new sound of Southern California: a sophisticated, diffuse, jazz-inflected pop rock performed by an augmented rock band in which guitar and keyboards share equal prominence"" and ""churning romantic"
"Phil Seymour Phil Seymour (May 15, 1952 - August 17, 1993) was an American drummer, singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known for the singles ""I'm On Fire"" (with The Dwight Twilley Band), his own solo hit ""Precious to Me"" and for being the second voice on Tom Petty's hits ""American Girl"" and ""Breakdown."" His solo work is revered among fans of power pop. In 1967, Seymour met fellow Tulsa musician Dwight Twilley at a theater where they had both gone to see a screening of ""A Hard Day's Night"". They soon began writing and recording together, going by the name"
"the song also appeared on the """" album. An acetate version of ""Dr. Byrds & Mr. Hyde"", dated October 16, 1968, and containing a seven-track programme for the album is known to exist. At this point the album consisted of the songs ""Old Blue"", ""King Apathy III"", ""Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man"" and ""This Wheel's on Fire"" on side one, with ""Your Gentle Way of Loving Me"", ""Nashville West"" and ""Bad Night at the Whiskey"" on side two. The Byrds returned to the studio on December 4, 1968, to re-record ""This Wheel's on Fire"". The Byrds also revisited two songs"
"Dwight Twilley Dwight Twilley (born June 6, 1951) is an American pop/rock singer and songwriter, best known for the Top 20 hit singles ""I'm on Fire"" (1975) and ""Girls"" (1984). His music is associated with the power pop style. Twilley and Phil Seymour performed as the Dwight Twilley Band through 1978, and Twilley has performed as a solo act since then. His latest album, ""Always"", was released in November 2014 through Twilley's own label, Big Oak Records. Twilley was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Edison High School and went to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College from 1971 to 1973. Twilley"