You might already know but if not I can tell you the move came up with this to complete an album - during the train journey to London from brum - not bad considering its only a couple of hours even in the 60s !!
Pete this reminds me of the time the song came out I was about 16 I'm now 74 I got to know a lad named Keith and he was so fat he said one day come and meet my mum I felt so embarrassed as we stood at the bus stop anyway I met his mum and she said I wernt good enough for him lol yrs later god love him he died I'm still here 😂
If ever there was a song that testified to the genius of Roy Wood, this is it. It stood out then and stands out even now. Brilliant bit of song writing ... and lyrics to match.
Great to hear this song again. The Move were one of my favourite 60s bands and Fire Brigade was a great song from 1968. Sounds as good today as it did when it was released 55 years ago.
The song that turned me on to the move as a 10 year old my late mother thought woody was a freak.still the best single from the lads.my song to be played at my funeral still stands up today as fresh.
Oh, this takes me right back to my school days. At that time, ToTPs was recorded on Wednesdays in the Lime Grove studios. Me and my neighbour Billie would pop down the road on a school night to stand outside and wait to see the stars leaving. It was a great thrill for 2 silly girls. Lovely memories.
superb fantastic vocals harmonies i bought this record in 1968 still got it ..bit worn but i still play it...a testiment to carl wayne who sadly isnt with us any longer r.i.p..carl
Ace The Face on bass. Rock legend. Great showman. Never got the credit he deserved. The Move actually looked threatening with him and Burton on stage together. Just a pop group when he left. Used to frequent my record store in the 90's. Lovely fella. Rock on Ace !!
Loved The Move and everything Roy Wood did. Saw his Christmas show in Sheffield, England a few years ago. Perfect renditions of everything he did; Move, early ELO, Wizzard, Whizzo Band, solo. All perfect.
I was just wondering if anyone else remembered the names of Trevor Burton and Chris "Ace" Kefford. It was always Roy, Carl & Bev who seemed to get the attention back in 68.
Sue Richardson Isn't that always the way though? The songwriter/lead singer nearly always get the most attention. Although Carl Wayne felt that Kefford and Burton were the heart and driving force of the band originally and that it all started to go downhill when Kefford left. Bevan gets more attention than Kefford and Burton because he stayed around longer.
I agree totally Dumfries Spearhead. Are you really in DUmfries (Scotland)? Eeee just 40 minutes up the road from me. Lol. Even today though Roy Wood puts on a good show.
Me too my friend , I was in high school , just loved all these songs 🎵 from that era , life is too short ,, and now I'm 69 yrs old , that went by so quickly,
Takes me back to England ,when it was England? I was 10 remember it on top of the pops,was happy then? now a manic depressive? Wish i could dive in the screen and go back to instant happiness?
When I was a young girl this was the most risky song ever. I sort of liked The Move (I had seen them in those suits) but then they changed. Still, at school i imagined myself that girl (oh, how I wished). This is still a song I like from my youth.
I love this the way I love so many songs from the sixties. I am really attracted to the line, "See the building start to really burn." It is so in sync with the era, it reminds of rallies and barricades and massive demonstrations and, yes, burning buildings.
When the world was a much happier place. What the hell went wrong. I used to listen to this in reverse on my reel-to-reel taperecorder. The very best of the Move.
Was reading in Paul Stanley's book that this song is where he got the idea to start writing Firehouse at 16 years old by simply starting the chorus. "Firehouse, cause she sets my soul afire".
Bev bevan is a true legend of percussion and gent too was at the move last official gig and as late as it was he had time for everybody on their way out.
Love this song! I got into 60s music as a teenager watching Pop Quiz with Mike Read and also my older brothers. I wish my 12 year old daughter could appreciate this music, sadly, she is into One Direction.
for the guitar geeks, check out Ace Kefford's Fender P-Bass, its a " Slab-Body" maple neck (using up the old 50's P-bass bodies) UK only import, John Entwistle owned several of these about the same time in The Who
I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed Ace Keffords bass. that right there is my dream bass... exceptionally rare and valuable now, they just growl, if you hear some of the live Move performances it really cuts through the mix.
That was the greatness of the early Move songs. All members shared lead vocals and sang Hollies-style harmonies too. They lost it when Ace Kefford left the band in 1968
The Move were a fantastic rock band
First time listening to them, they were very good mate.
Jesus, what a fantastic pop song. 52 years old & still sounding perfect.
The absolute peak for the Move. You can see how into it they all are.
Yes, it is an absolutely great song.
Proud to say l was a teenager when this released and still rocking
Sounds like trash
You might already know but if not I can tell you the move came up with this to complete an album - during the train journey to London from brum - not bad considering its only a couple of hours even in the 60s !!
I was in the Birmingham Fire Brigade when this song was released. I attended a fire in Handsworth and someone played this to us.
Great song!
Pete this reminds me of the time the song came out I was about 16 I'm now 74 I got to know a lad named Keith and he was so fat he said one day come and meet my mum I felt so embarrassed as we stood at the bus stop anyway I met his mum and she said I wernt good enough for him lol yrs later god love him he died I'm still here 😂
1968 What a year for great and brilliant songs.
Got to agree with you man. Really was the Swinging 60s
If ever there was a song that testified to the genius of Roy Wood, this is it. It stood out then and stands out even now. Brilliant bit of song writing ... and lyrics to match.
Jeff Lynn too 🎼🙏
......I'm going for " whisper in the night" on E L O first album.....give it a listen......
Roy Wood is a true LEGEND!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏
Under 2.30 of genius...what melodies. Magic Mr Wood and the boys!
Great to hear this song again.
The Move were one of my favourite 60s bands and Fire Brigade was a great song from 1968.
Sounds as good today as it did when it was released 55 years ago.
The song that turned me on to the move as a 10 year old my late mother thought woody was a freak.still the best single from the lads.my song to be played at my funeral still stands up today as fresh.
Roy fresh from the crusades 🤔
Roy always seems happier when playing this tune. I love that
Yeah, the whole band are up for this one.
Oh, this takes me right back to my school days. At that time, ToTPs was recorded on Wednesdays in the Lime Grove studios. Me and my neighbour Billie would pop down the road on a school night to stand outside and wait to see the stars leaving. It was a great thrill for 2 silly girls. Lovely memories.
Great days, that's what you call lovely memories, hang on to them.
Happy days, a lovely story. Wish I could turn back the clock lol
superb fantastic vocals harmonies i bought this record in 1968 still got it ..bit worn but i still play it...a testiment to carl wayne who sadly isnt with us any longer r.i.p..carl
Brilliant
Ace The Face on bass. Rock legend. Great showman. Never got the credit he deserved. The Move actually looked threatening with him and Burton on stage together. Just a pop group when he left. Used to frequent my record store in the 90's. Lovely fella. Rock on Ace !!
Is he playing on one of those rare Fender 'slab' basses?
@@faeembrugh Well spotted yes it is 😉👍🏻
Loved The Move and everything Roy Wood did. Saw his Christmas show in Sheffield, England a few years ago. Perfect renditions of everything he did; Move, early ELO, Wizzard, Whizzo Band, solo. All perfect.
Trevor Burton and Ace Kefford always gave the Move a cutting visual edge, and it's demonstrated perfectly here.
I was just wondering if anyone else remembered the names of Trevor Burton and Chris "Ace" Kefford. It was always Roy, Carl & Bev who seemed to get the attention back in 68.
Sue Richardson Isn't that always the way though? The songwriter/lead singer nearly always get the most attention.
Although Carl Wayne felt that Kefford and Burton were the heart and driving force of the band originally and that it all started to go downhill when Kefford left.
Bevan gets more attention than Kefford and Burton because he stayed around longer.
I agree totally Dumfries Spearhead. Are you really in DUmfries (Scotland)? Eeee just 40 minutes up the road from me. Lol. Even today though Roy Wood puts on a good show.
Yeah they were the dynamic duo
@@GeorgeCrumb3923 always scrapping to 😂 not sure who said that wood or wayne
I got this for my 10th birthday in 1968 and still love it.
GREAT song writing! Roy Wood and Bev Bevan are psychedelic royalty!!!
One of my first memories of TOTP and still one of the greatest songs ever.
Classic song from a brilliant band 😊
I remember this from my school days. Time goes so quick. And life really is to short.
We had the best music EVER.
Me too my friend , I was in high school , just loved all these songs 🎵 from that era , life is too short ,, and now I'm 69 yrs old , that went by so quickly,
' To były czasy, to było Radio Luxemburg. Pozdrowienia z Polski, z Warszawy.🇵🇱
The Move is One Band That Get You Going, Fire Brigade Get You Moving!
Takes me back to England ,when it was England? I was 10 remember it on top of the pops,was happy then? now a manic depressive? Wish i could dive in the screen and go back to instant happiness?
Wow ,was für ein Song!!
Liebe Grüße aus Leipzig
When I was a young girl this was the most risky song ever. I sort of liked The Move (I had seen them in those suits) but then they changed. Still, at school i imagined myself that girl (oh, how I wished).
This is still a song I like from my youth.
una mckillen h
My Mum wouldn't let me buy this because of THAT line!
Sonny & Cher instead … oh dear!
Love Roy Wood since I was 7yrs old saw him on totps in 1967... Hooked.. 🎉❤
Perfect Pop,one of the best ever!:-)
I love this the way I love so many songs from the sixties. I am really attracted to the line, "See the building start to really burn." It is so in sync with the era, it reminds of rallies and barricades and massive demonstrations and, yes, burning buildings.
What a song!!! Move was better than most of the more famous bands!
First record i bought 👍
They were very famous in the UK. Not so much elsewhere unfortunately.
I agree with you
Great 60's band, Their songs are still so vibrant.
Thank you, Jeremy. It's an absolute Gem.
What a rocking good song this was. Happy memories!
Quality song, first heard/saw this on Top of the Pops 2 in 1992. That was 30 years ago and this song was only 24 years old then.
First single I ever owned....bought for me by my mum as i was only 3. Still an amazing track....wish my brother would give me my copy back 🤔
When the world was a much happier place. What the hell went wrong. I used to listen to this in reverse on my reel-to-reel taperecorder. The very best of the Move.
Is easier to think the world is a happy place when you're young and innocent. This is a nice song
Love Roy Woods voice - always did even when I was 11 yrs old and loved this song.
best band ever after the who
there never was a cooler bass player than ace kefford
They all were young & talented
I got this for my 13th birthday. ❤️
He is and always was beautiful! Love ya, Roy!
great song,one of the best for that era.
Absolute talent take me back to those days
Fire Brigade
The Move
Cast your mind back ten years
To the girl who's next to me in school
If I put my hand upon her leg
She'd hit me with a rule
Though tomorrow won't be long
You're gonna have to play it cool
You've been fascinated by her
She could set the place on fire
Run and get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
See the buildings start to really burn
(Ooh) Get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
If you jump, you've got to wait your turn
Friends all seem to laugh
I feel I have to make a compromise
Try to reassure myself
My head must need some exercise
Half past ten in the morning
She just took me by surprise
True, she set the place on fire
You've been fascinated by her
Run and get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
See the buildings start to really burn
(Ooh) Get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
If you jump, you've got to wait your turn
The lights across the street
Throw a rainbow in her hair
I'd love you all to meet her
I'll be there, I'll be there
Notice that my eyes have been
A misty place since Saturday
Brings a feeling we might need
The fire engines anyway
Though tomorrow won't be long
We're gonna have to play it cool
You've been fascinated by her
She could set the place on fire
Run and get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
See the buildings start to really burn
(Ooh) Get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
If you jump, you've got to wait your turn
Songwriter: Roy Wood
Songtext von Fire Brigade © Essex Music International
Was reading in Paul Stanley's book that this song is where he got the idea to start writing Firehouse at 16 years old by simply starting the chorus. "Firehouse, cause she sets my soul afire".
Excellent track very 60's just love it.
I was 14 when it came out. Brought back some good memories.
Bev bevan is a true legend of percussion and gent too was at the move last official gig and as late as it was he had time for everybody on their way out.
My dad met him a few times when he was in ELO and they were absolutely huge - same, always had time for people.
Great song! Love the switch of vocals from Roy Wood to Carl Wayne.
Das war noch Musik 🎶 😍
still gotta listen to this classic in times of a scamdemic. 68 we got on with it.
GREAT DAYS GREAT MUSIC.
What a freakin plethora of talent here
If it wasnt for top gear i wouldn't have ever heard this song ❤️👌 Top gear has showed many good things 👌👌
growing up in the u.k., they were just part of the fabric. only now do i realize just good they really were.
Песенка просто чумовая !
i loved this band
Fantastic song and brilliant band, Oh! what a good looking guy Roy is under all that hair lol
You'd be right. It IS a young Bev Bevan on those drums!!!
OOOHHHHHH
that's the youngest I have ever seen him.
Bev Bevans and Eric Stewart [Mindbenders 10cc] both had that little boy face well into their late 40's.
I love the mid 8 in this song. Simple, brilliant little counter melody.
Great Brummie Band! Rock on Roy!!
That's the best middle-eight ever written. Paul would have given his right knacker to have written that!
among the best voices of pop music
Fantastic, I love this song
Best Top of the Pops performance of all time? Just fill with love for all 5 of them watching this for the umpteenth time.
Amazin 45 , thanks to the Move , excellent band 👌 👏 🤩😍❤
Wayne and Wood, what a combination !
Great to see Dave Cash,
These was the times music was so so good
Amazing!👍👏👏👏
Brilliant music from a brilliant era
For those who care...This is the song that influenced Paul Stanley of KISS to write the song Firehouse.
+B Real Yep, Kiss will be the first to tell you how much The Move was a big influence for them...
Also Cheap Trick was influenced by The Move.
Kiss LOL who next will you quote bonjerky? Lol
+DealReal12 Please take your meds!
This song is influenced by Eddie Cochran
The Brummie Beatles, lol. Always loved this. Underatted band, much like the Kinks and the Small Faces in this regard.
What a song dlfrom the 60s
Love this song! I got into 60s music as a teenager watching Pop Quiz with Mike Read and also my older brothers. I wish my 12 year old daughter could appreciate this music, sadly, she is into One Direction.
Great old song.
Sorry kids you were given a raw deal not to be around in these days of the Move.
We have much less bands now, but there are still a few like Greeta Van Fleet and there are also bands which are still active like The Stones
Lol, its so long ago your reference to 'kids' would include 50 year olds.
I have always adored the music of The Move. Their songs were super cool!
I was and still remember how brilliant this was from junior school '68. FAB.
I'd say they were eternally blessed
for the guitar geeks, check out Ace Kefford's Fender P-Bass, its a " Slab-Body" maple neck (using up the old 50's P-bass bodies) UK only import, John Entwistle owned several of these about the same time in The Who
I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed Ace Keffords bass. that right there is my dream bass... exceptionally rare and valuable now, they just growl, if you hear some of the live Move performances it really cuts through the mix.
"Qoh!" Perfect pop song.
Very cool old-school TOTP performance. I only wished BBC kept the entire back catalogue from the 60s from being deleted,
those naughty lyrics, the "siren" backing vocals on the chorus...sheer timeless genius. Roy Wood, we bow down to thee!
I love how the lead vocals are shared on roy woods songs
That was the greatness of the early Move songs. All members shared lead vocals and sang Hollies-style harmonies too. They lost it when Ace Kefford left the band in 1968
Good to see Dave Cash doing the intro. Kenny and Cash was my favourite radio show on the Pirates.
Anything Roy wood or Ray Davies touched epic brilliance, 80s kid
I love them, 2000's kid
has any band ever dressed cooler than the move?
The Who and The Byrds.
Great music from a great age..............
one of roys great songs
I remember this, what a great song. 60s 70s and 80s what great music
Everyone is having such a fun time in this performance LOL
"... See the building's starting to really burn"
**OOH!**
R I P WAYNE.🙏🙏
love this and other move songs
25th feb 2020, still listening ;-)
my favourite song when I was 10
Their best single and a great performance here on TOTP hosted by Dave Cash.
Oh no am I really so old I remember this and bought it!!! Fabulous record/song.
The song uses a riff derived from "Somethin' Else" by Eddie Cochran, a work that Wood would continue to reference throughout his career
-wikipedia
Paul Stanley’s book brought me here. I don’t recall this tune but it’s very 60s and British influence. Interesting.
Awesome!❤
my first album free ,great music
Classic ❤❤