Fields of Fire
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"Fields of Fire" (album version subtitled "400 Miles") is one of the biggest hits by the Scottish rock band Big Country. It was first released as a single in the United Kingdom in 1983 and included on the band's debut album The Crossing. The song was a big hit, introducing the band to mainstream audiences in the United States in 1984 and reaching the top ten in the UK Singles Chart.
Chart positions
| Chart (1983-1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 10 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 52[1] |
Credits
- Music and lyrics: Stuart Adamson, Bruce Watson, Mark Brzezicki, Tony Butler
- Prodiuction: Steve Lillywhite[2]
Compilation album usage
The song has been included on several notable compilation albums since its release. For instance, in 1992, the track was included on the Time Life:The Rock Collection-Hot Rock release, [3] and in 1997, the long-running The Best... Album in the World...Ever! compilation album brand included the song on their The Best Scottish Album in the World... Ever! release.[4].
References
- ↑ Big Country Bio @ RetroUniverse Retrieved May 2009
- ↑ Music Credits @ Australian-charts.com Retrieved May 2009
- ↑ Time Life Track Listing @ Australian-charts.com Retrieved May 2009
- ↑ Compilation Track Listing @ Allmusic.com Retrieved May 2009