FAB Facts: The Forgotten Verse to the Closing Titles Song of Fireball XL5

[@dogwalker666]

It's a sad thing when "Gerry Anderson" can't afford to play clips from their own programmes. Sigh I understand copyright but it's sad.

[@JoFreddieRevDr]

Search for "The Kadettes Fireball XL5" it is from 1982 and the B side is "Mission Impossible"

[@margin606]

Incredibly well sung! Well done!

[@OdeeOz]

Gosh I miss those days, playing with my XL5 toys while watching the show. 🥰👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@tommould]

The four-verse version by "The Kadettes" Fireball XL5 (1982)

[@BingCherry11]

I truly hope someone finds that complete version. With tears in my eyes I thank you for posting this!!!!

[@randalscott7224]

One of the episodes of "From the Earth to the Moon", "Spider" which covered Grumman's efforts in designing and building the Apollo Lunar Module. But I'll have to watch it again to see how many verses it featured.

[@rooaiken2178]

The Kadettes did a version in 1982 which includes that elusive 4th verse. You can find it here on You Tube.

[@keithgooch3322]

Amazingly well sung by Jamie Anderson. Never heard the third verse before but I am going to check out the Kadettes version elsewhere on KZbin.

[@tbolt2948]

I would sing it when I was a kid, many moons ago. I laughed till I cried when I first heard it on HBO's From the Earth to the Moon. So many memories from my long-lost youth!

[@starstruck010277]

Yes, it was lovely and nostalgic to hear it in the "From the Earth to the Moon" documentary

[@kevinpope4004]

Hi to all Anderson. The fireball song is on KZbin. It's by the Kadettes 1982.

[@stevetillcock7361]

I grew up withis and memorized all of the lyrics. STILL I keep learning .

[@chrislazaro2098]

My cats are going nuts

[@GerryAndersonTV]

😂😂😂

[@screenPhiles]

Jamie can carry a tune! I must admit that I was surprised that I didn't mind listening to him sing at all.

[@raychambers3646]

I think I've got something in my eyes .

[@yourhealinghome8812]

I found it. It's done by the Kadettes, in 1982, and it's on KZbin, on a channel called RavesOFromOTheOGrave. I think you guys are going to love the video - It's on a 45, that plays on a Juke box that looks like it's from the '40s. Good on ya' for having the courage and humor to sing it yourselves, but you still need a little practice to tighten up your vocals with the sax parts. I think you'll like the voice and sound on this recording; it's truly a classic example of that '60s revival of the '80s New Wave, that sounds very Techno-Pop, and still maintains the upbeat feel of the '60s sound. I can't believe the Stray Cats didn't cover this tune, it's so sweet, and joyful, it makes me feel 10 years old again, though it's been half a century - so that's saying a lot. Thanks a lot for what you're doing here, guys, I'm really enjoying your stuff; Keep it up - I'm sure I'm not alone.

[@charlesdetheridge8448]

Until comparatively recently-when I misplaced it -I had a copy of the commercially released "45" with a well-known excellent colour photo of XL5 on the cover theme song on the A side, and I think the B side was entitled "Zero G" a Barry Gray instrumental which was the opening title music; it DIDN'T have the "mystery verse" on it. I must try and find it! You might like to know that my sisters grandchildren (at the age of 4 and 6) have recently become Thunderbirds fans, and have my large Thunderbirds 1 & 2 (original design) and smaller 2 and 3 (Thunderbirds Are Go design) play with them, and are avidly watching BOTH types of series.......the magic of Gerry Anderson lives on in the 21st Century!

[@iandeeley9033]

Now that's something I NEVER KNEW! Great Fact! #FabFacts

[@naysmith5272]

for some reason over time of not hearing the 4th/final/commercially released verse I turned it into "We've only got a Ford Cortina and won't be going any further than Tesco's or maybe Asda's"

[@APAMVs]

That was lovely Jamie! Well done!

[@artistjoh]

Fireball XL5 was on TV when my family got our first TV set. Venus was one of my first TV "loves" and Steve Zodiak was my hero. Amazingly, as far as I know, Robbie the Robot was the only character from all the Anderson's series that was actually voiced by Gerry Anderson himself. Sylvia Anderson played various characters, including Venus, but Gerry only ever played one.

[@dougm9157]

Kudos sir. Kudos.

[@lonesurvivingcourier1670]

Very well sung 👍 that brought back some memories! I had Fireball on an old 45 record my dad gave me as a young boy of 5 or 6. I can't remember if it had the 3rd verse but it certainly had all the rest. I can't remember if I still have it 🤔

[@Neil070]

Still get goose bumps, even when Jamie is singing 🤓😇

[@GerryAndersonTV]

😂😂😂

[@MegaPibbles]

Well done, enjoyed that and strangely I knew all the words to all the verses. Don't ask me how, must be years since I heard them.

[@ArchieAndy27]

Wow, now that's a fab fact! As Richard says, Jamie's singing makes it worth the price of admission 😀 beautifully sung! "Fireball" is one of my faves, but have gained a new appreciation for it, upon learning of and hearing the extra verses. I have to ask, Jamie - when's the album out? ;)

[@TimHayes]

Nice singing dude!

[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

The Kadettes version does! HOW they got it, must be a story in and of itself, especially considering we had no idea who the Kadettes themselves were until very recently, and it apparently played on radio for a very brief period.

[@AidanEyewitness]

That singing was very good! It's a great song!

[@davewilton2287]

I have just seen your recent video [Aug 24 2022] about The Fireball XL5 Theme tune entitled FAB Facts: The Forgotten Verse to the Closing Titles Song of Fireball XL5. In it you ask for anyone to track down the version with all four verses. Well I found a video some time ago which contains all the verses of the song. It was posted on Dec 17 2010 and is sung by The Slingsby Hornets and they have a youtube channel Which is Francis E Slingsby, so if you look that site up you will find the video there [Has a picture of Venus as the thumbnail.]. It’s a rather upbeat version which I think sounds real good. Regards Dave Wilton

[@geraintwilliams531]

if you search her on youtube .. The Kadettes - "Fireball XL5" - 1982, you will find it includes the missing third verse. you're welcome!

[@Matt571]

Was the Ricochet version of Flying High the second version of the unused Thunderbirds theme, or did Barry Gray re-write it for the episode?

[@simonrhodes84]

The version you are refering to is by a group called "The Kaydetts" which was released in 1982 and is available to watch on You tube.😀😀

[@antitoastthe2nd]

Please don’t tell me I was the only one who though Jamie’s singing was lovely?

[@BingCherry11]

More ... More ... More!!! I love that song!!!! Hurry that nasty Amphibian Monster with the Gas Ray Gun maybe coming this way!!!!

[@darkstardavros]

Ok. So when is the single coming out? 😈

[@GerryAndersonTV]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@porkscratchings5428]

If you don’t know the full version word for word, you just don’t know the full full version lol. I wore out my single lol. Best tune ever 👍

[@amitnandlaskar4468]

The entire Fire ball concept is mine.

[@ashdrive]

I love singing this song...

[@petertaylor2364]

"The Slingsby Hornets" have a version with all four. on YT.

[@dchy1957]

Talk about forgotten verse, was there a forgotten chorus "Fireball then XL5." oppose to " A Fireball? either way I love the song. 🤗

[@thiswan1]

I'm sure Don Spencer mistakenly sang Conkers of the sky

[@joebittman5039]

I heard once it was …condors …of the sky…Marmaduke.

[@seriousmaran9414]

Can I take the ear plugs out yet? I also need a good medical lawyer... :P

[@GerryAndersonTV]

😂😂😂

[@mrdim362]

Four verse song sung by "The Kadetts"

[@martinchapple1]

I have the original 45 single!

[@timepoet77]

Not bad at all, Jamie. You should have been a singer.

[@philjamieson5572]

This is fun.

[@SteveBakerIsHere]

Nice sentiments - if a little astronomically dubious!

[@cyberwomble7524]

I can't help mixing lyrics up, so in my head the chorus is "Like a Fireball, I'll come bouncing back to you". Which makes no sense at all.

[@simonrhodes3105]

Found the youtube video for the full version mentioned. Released in 1982 by a group called the Kadettes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKq5nZSheZWBqKc

[@mrdim362]

The Kaddettes sung it. find on youtube

[@graemeking7336]

Perhaps a rolling text rather than audio torture ?

[@mikesilva3868]

😎

[@j.dmetalhead7517]

ARRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My ears My ears AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just joking you did well HONIST YEW DID!

[@waynecampeau4566]

Here is a link to the theme song; kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGmmaaOvqrSCa7c

[@fatwolf]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJqxgqJom8aHj7s Found the the third verse

[@andromedaone3640]

Elon Musk owes you money for copying your rocket lol 😆🧑‍🚀

[@augustinboyd9626]

Don't remember this one show at all. Sorry guy's

[@sxpearce]

You can hear it in full here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJqxgqJom8aHj7s, I’ve also got the three verse version on the original TV21 record. Good singing voice Jamie.

[@tenacious3911]

Great work! I wish I knew why they cut it from the original Don Spencer release.

[@FIREBALL_XL5]

It's not available now😢 can you share a new link