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The Crazy World of Arthur Brown · 1968

The Crazy World of Arthur Brown

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

September 7, 1968Release⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown album and the single “Fire”, with “Rest Cure” as the B-side, were released in the US. The single reached No. 2 on both the Billboard and Cash Box charts. Pete Townshend is credited as a co-producer on both recordings and played rhythm guitar on the B-side.

Related events

  1. The Crazy World of Arthur BrownAugust 14, 1968
    Chart⭐⭐⭐
    “Fire” was at number one on the UK singles chart. The song later reached number 2 in the US. During live performances, Brown sang wearing a flaming helmet made from a leather cap with a metal bowl containing lighter fluid or gasoline.
  2. The Crazy World of Arthur BrownAugust 30, 1968
    Album⭐⭐⭐⭐
    The Crazy World of Arthur Brown released their self-titled album in the UK.
  3. The Crazy World of Arthur BrownAugust 12, 1967
    Concert⭐⭐⭐
    They performed at Royal Windsor Racecourse in Windsor.