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"A City on Fire" is a song by English post-hardcore band Fightstar, released 20 December 2009, on Search and Destroy Records as a digital download only.[1][2]

"A City on Fire"
Single by Fightstar
from the album Be Human: Deluxe Edition
Released	21 December 2009
Recorded	2009
Length	3:11
Songwriter(s)	Charlie Simpson, Alex Westaway, Dan Haigh, Omar Abidi
Producer(s)	Fightstar
Fightstar singles chronology
"Never Change" (2009) "A City on Fire" (2009) "Animal" (2015)

The single is featured on the deluxe edition re-release of the band's third album, Be Human, which includes four recorded tracks.^{[citation needed]}

Digital bundle

1. "A City on Fire" - 3:11
2. "Vincent" (Don McLean cover) - 4:01

Music video

A music video was filmed for the single in October 2009,[3] and premiered on the bands MySpace on 24 October. The video was directed by Sitcom Soldiers.[4]

The video depicts the band performing in a studio in front of a brightly lit display screen. There are also various shots of London sped up, and various political messages on billboards.

Chart positions

Chart	Peak position [5][6]
Scottish Singles Chart[7]	97
UK Singles Chart	116
UK Indie Chart	10
UK Rock Chart	4

Personnel

• Charlie Simpson — lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Alex Westaway — lead guitar, vocals
• Dan Haigh – bass guitar
• Omar Abidi – drums, percussion

References

External links

• Official Video on YouTube.

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