Smoke on the Water (Red Foley song)

In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Smoke on the Water (Red Foley song), exploring its origins, evolution and relevance today. Smoke on the Water (Red Foley song) has been the subject of interest and study by experts in various fields, who have dedicated time and effort to understanding its multiple facets. We will analyze how Smoke on the Water (Red Foley song) has impacted society over time and how it has been interpreted by different cultures and generations. Additionally, we will examine its role in people's daily lives, as well as its influence on art, science and technology. Through this article, we aim to shed light on Smoke on the Water (Red Foley song) and provide a comprehensive view of this relevant and intriguing topic.
Not to be confused with Smoke on the Water.
"Smoke on the Water"
Single by Red Foley
B-side"There's a Blue Star Shining Bright (In a Window Tonight)"
PublishedMay 10, 1943 (1943-05-10) by Adams, Vee and Abbott, Inc., Chicago.[1]
ReleasedJune 13, 1944 (1944-06-13)
RecordedMay 4, 1944[2]
StudioDecca Recording, New York City
LabelDecca
Songwriter(s)Earl Nunn and Zeke Clements
Smoke on the Water
Song recorded by Red Foley 1944
Problems playing this file? See media help.

"Smoke on the Water" is a song written by Zeke Clements and Earl Nunn and recorded by Red Foley in 1944. The patriotic song, which forecasts destruction for the Axis powers, particularly Japan, was Foley's first song to reach No. 1 on the Most-Played Juke Box Folk Records chart, spending 13 weeks at the top and a total of 24 weeks on the chart.[3] "Smoke on the Water" also peaked at No. 7 on the Most-Played Juke Box Records chart. The B-side, "There's a Blue Star Shining Bright (In a Window Tonight)", peaked at No. 5 on the Most-Played Juke Box Folk Records chart.

In 1945, Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys recorded the song, which also became a No. 1 song on the Most-Played Juke Box Folk Records chart. The B-side, a song entitled, "Hang Your Head in Shame" peaked at No. 3.[3]

References

  1. ^ Library of Congress. Copyright Office. (1943). Catalog of Copyright Entries 1943 1 Music New Series Vol 38 Pt 3. United States Copyright Office. U.S. Govt. Print. Off.
  2. ^ "Decca matrix 72135. Smoke on the water / Red Foley". Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved July 20, 2021 – via adp.library.ucsb.edu.
  3. ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006 (Second ed.). Record Research. pp. 122, 392.
Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia