Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll
1972 single by Blue Öyster Cult / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"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,[5][6] and is regarded as one of their most famous songs[7] (featured on their greatest hits album). Its demo is credited with getting the band signed with Columbia Records.[8] Lead vocals were performed by their drummer, Albert Bouchard. The lyrics of the song describe the devastation of a nuclear war with metaphors likening the destruction to rock and roll music.
Quick Facts Single by Blue Öyster Cult, from the album Blue Öyster Cult ...
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B-side | "Before the Kiss, a Redcap"[1] | |||
Released | 21 April 1972 | |||
Recorded | October 1971 | |||
Studio | The Warehouse, New York City | |||
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Label | Columbia | |||
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Rolling Stone | (favorable)[4] |
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Cash Box called it a "hard driving, heavy metal rocker will be immediately attractive to both AM and FMers looking to put some life into their playlists."[9]