The Wildfire (If It Was True)
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"The Wildfire" is the fourth single by Swedish
band Mando Diao
, released from their 2006 album, Ode to Ochrasy
. The single was released as a download only, except for some radio promotional CDs. In the US, the single was expanded to an EP, removing the original B-side remix and adding three rare tracks from various European releases. "With Or Without Love" originally appeared on the vinyl and limited edition of Ode To Ochrasy
, "A Hard Day's Night
" (the band's first officially released cover
) originally appeared on the European "TV & Me
" single and "Spit On Your Love" was first released on the Germany-only release, "Good Morning, Herr Horst
". "The Wildfire" appears in the video game NHL 08
.
All songs by Björn Dixgård and Gustaf Norén, except * by John Lennon
and Paul McCartney
, originally performed by The Beatles
.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
band Mando Diao
Mando Diao
Mando Diao is an alternative rock band from Borlänge, Sweden. The band got their breakthrough with the release of the album Hurricane Bar. Their main fan base is in Sweden, Germany, and Japan although their influence has recently spread to Western Europe, most notably the UK.-Origin:The roots of...
, released from their 2006 album, Ode to Ochrasy
Ode to Ochrasy
Ode to Ochrasy is the third studio album by Mando Diao. The first single to be from the album was "Long Before Rock 'n' Roll"; the second was "Good Morning, Herr Horst"...
. The single was released as a download only, except for some radio promotional CDs. In the US, the single was expanded to an EP, removing the original B-side remix and adding three rare tracks from various European releases. "With Or Without Love" originally appeared on the vinyl and limited edition of Ode To Ochrasy
Ode to Ochrasy
Ode to Ochrasy is the third studio album by Mando Diao. The first single to be from the album was "Long Before Rock 'n' Roll"; the second was "Good Morning, Herr Horst"...
, "A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night (song)
"A Hard Day's Night" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles. Written by John Lennon, and credited to Lennon–McCartney, it was released on the movie soundtrack of the same name in 1964...
" (the band's first officially released cover
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
) originally appeared on the European "TV & Me
TV & Me
"TV & Me" is the third single to be released by Swedish band Mando Diao from their third album, Ode To Ochrasy. The single was released all around Europe, except for Germany, where Good Morning, Herr Horst was released instead. The digital version is the same as the physical version...
" single and "Spit On Your Love" was first released on the Germany-only release, "Good Morning, Herr Horst
Good Morning, Herr Horst
"Good Morning, Herr Horst" is Mando Diao's second single by the album Ode to Ochrasy and their twelfth overall. It was only released in Germany. Herr Horst is a German homeless living in Stockholm, infamous for playing the harmonica in a very peculiar way. The single was only released in Germany;...
". "The Wildfire" appears in the video game NHL 08
NHL 08
-Soundtrack:-Easter Eggs:* Wells Greeno-McNeil is the name of a child for the Make-A-Wish Foundation whose wish was to have his name and likeness in a videogame.* The default created player names are of the game's developers....
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Track listings
- European Single Download
- "The Wildfire (If It Was True) (Radio Edit)"
- "Good Morning, Herr HorstGood Morning, Herr Horst"Good Morning, Herr Horst" is Mando Diao's second single by the album Ode to Ochrasy and their twelfth overall. It was only released in Germany. Herr Horst is a German homeless living in Stockholm, infamous for playing the harmonica in a very peculiar way. The single was only released in Germany;...
(RAC Mix)"- US EP Download
- "The Wildfire (If It Was True)"
- "With Or Without Love"
- "A Hard Day's NightA Hard Day's Night (song)"A Hard Day's Night" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles. Written by John Lennon, and credited to Lennon–McCartney, it was released on the movie soundtrack of the same name in 1964...
*" - "Spit On Your Love"
All songs by Björn Dixgård and Gustaf Norén, except * by John Lennon
John Lennon
John Winston Lennon, MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music...
and Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
, originally performed by The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
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