American Songwriter

The Story Behind “I’m on Fire” by Bruce Springsteen and How Johnny Cash Helped to Inspire It and Then Recorded It

Bruce Springsteen has drawn from many musical inspirations through the years. From Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry to The Beatles and The Animals, the foundation of rock ’n’ roll is clearly heard on any ...
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Bruce Springsteen Reveals 'I'm On Fire' Took Just 2 Minutes to Write and Became a Hit

It's a popular favorite among Bruce Springsteen fans, but the song "I'm On Fire" took The Boss just minutes to come up with. Despite being one of the most memorable songs from his discography, ...
American Songwriter

Bruce Springsteen Wrote This Hit Single in Two Minutes, Inspired by Johnny Cash

In 1985, Bruce Springsteen released “I’m On Fire”, one of his many hit singles. On his Born In The U.S.A. album, Springsteen wrote “I’m On Fire” by himself. One of the sexiest songs Springsteen has ...
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Bruce Springsteen's 'I'm on Fire': Written in 2 Minutes, Spent 20 Weeks on Billboard

Forty-one years ago, iconic rock legend Bruce Springsteen released "I'm on Fire" as a single—a track that became a generational hit despite taking only two minutes to write. "I'm on Fire" was ...
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Edgy And Dull: 20 Covers Of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire,” Rated

A few weeks back, we premiered Low's cover of Bruce Springsteen's "I'm On Fire," and it was great (more on that below). It's their contribution to a forthcoming Springsteen tribute titled Dead Man's ...