"After the Fire" is a song from the solo album Under a Raging Moon released by Roger Daltrey of The Who. The song was written by Pete Townshend, also of The Who. It was considered a hit for Daltrey, receiving extensive play on MTV. The song was played during the second season finale of Miami Vice during a flashback scene.
| "After the Fire" | ||||
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| Single by Roger Daltrey | ||||
| from the album Under a Raging Moon | ||||
| Released | September 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1985, RAK Studios and Odyssey Studios, London | |||
| Length | 4:36 | |||
| Label | Ten Records TEN 69 Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Pete Townshend | |||
| Producer(s) | Alan Shacklock | |||
| Roger Daltrey singles chronology | ||||
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The song was originally planned to be played by The Who at Live Aid, and is about famine in Africa. [1] However the band committed last minute and was unable to rehearse the song, so it was given to Daltrey to record for Under a Raging Moon. Pete Townshend explains that it was specifically written for Live Aid and is comparing the situation in Africa as a fire, and that the concert would be figuratively putting it out. But despite this, it will always still “smolder and burn”. [1]
The recording was produced by Alan Shacklock and recorded at RAK Recording Studios and Odyssey Studios, London. The album Under a Raging Moon was released on the Atlantic label (81269-1) in the U.S. in 1985,[2] and singles were also released in other countries in the same year.
Townshend performed the song live, as part of his 1985 Deep End concerts with David Gilmour on guitar.[1]
Track lists
- "After The Fire,"
- "It Don't Satisfy Me"
- "Love Me Like You Do" (Andy Nye)
Australia release, 1985:
- "After The Fire,"
- "It Don't Satisfy Me"
Canada release, 1985:
- "After The Fire,"
- "It Don't Satisfy Me"
Italy release, 1985:
- "After The Fire,"
- "It Don't Satisfy Me"
Japan release, 1985:
- "After The Fire,"
- "It Don't Satisfy Me"
Mexico release, 1985:
- "After The Fire,"
- "It Don't Satisfy Me"
New Zealand release, 1985:[4]
- "After The Fire,"
- "It Don't Satisfy Me"
Charts
"After the Fire" peaked at No. 48 on the U.S. charts and No. 3 on the U.S. rock charts.[2]
Personnel
- Roger Daltrey – lead vocals, harmony vocals
- Mark Brzezicki – drums
- Tony Butler – bass
- Robbie McIntosh – guitars
- Bryan Adams – guitars
- Nick Glennie-Smith – keyboards
- Alan Shacklock – piano
- Bruce Watson – E-bow