The Saints Just Like Fire Would

The film clip for The Saints "Just like fire would" original version. Recently covered by Bruce Springsteen on 2014's High Hopes album.

[@coltranecave5503]

I had the privilege of seeing the late, great Chris Bailey open for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds back in 2003 in Toronto, Canada. He did a brief acoustic set which was like 5 songs or so - one was Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" and he ended with "Just Like Fire Would." I was elated b/c I was a Saints fan and love this song so much, but almost no one in the crowd cared about his set. He didn't respond negatively to the apathy; instead, he finished up and said, referring to the Bad Seeds, "You're about to see the best fucking rock n roll band on earth - you lucky bastards!" and then left the stage. What a classy guy. RIP.

[@leeannekelly4635]

I grew up next door to this singer. He was a nice gentle person, given the environment he had to endure as we did. My best friend was his niece Samantha, she was left in the care of his mother Bridgette was a kind woman. 100 Frangipani Street, Inala would have been in his memory for his life as 98 is in mine. I hope you enjoyed booze, food and all the fruits of life my neighbour, as you deserved it. Sorry I was only a kid when you guys where in that place banging out Stranded, it should have been heard by people with love for your music. xxx

[@markneville7539]

Chris Bailey has passed and the music industry has lost a truly remarkable singer, writer and performer. "Just Like Fire Would " in my opinion was Magnificent. Decades on it's still Brilliant. The Words to this Song shared a story of the lives living in a town and their struggles. RIP Chris Bailey

[@bellcullen6335]

Vale! Saint Chris. 💔

[@gostrum1]

Ghost Ships is also a brilliant song written by Chris. Huge talent and will be missed

[@gianpaolocastaldo2798]

Not music industry... The world.

[@citizenyane3385]

They changed the scene up in my town of Brisbane. Rest in power, Chris x

[@danielcampbell6463]

Saw 3 dates on the All Fools Day tour in 1987. The Saints only US tour I believe. Had the pleasure of meeting Chris at the show in Philly. Gracious, kind and funny...just as you might expect.

[@lisaandrews1430]

Should have been a huge hit. One of Australia’s best lyricists. RIP CB.

[@davehilton1613]

Was never sure at the time why this wasn't bigger than it was. It had all the hallmarks of a classic track.

[@jimhunt4425]

....on a train back from Paris, it was raining in the carriage I was talking to the window It was ignoring me!.. Couldn't agree more mate

[@JCStorm76]

It’s an absolute classic I agree. It did reach number 29 so it was a hit, albeit a minor one

[@snomad2248]

it's a bruce springsteen cover.

[@JCStorm76]

@@snomad2248 No. This is the original version.

[@kingaroykid]

The video for this song is pure Queensland.

[@loydpassmore1583]

Loved this song at the time and hearing he and band members of Saints came from out Inala way. Such a catchy song and inspriing melody. Acclaimed in the UK for usheringin a whole new guitar style, which was, (though never intended) adopted by an emerging wave of punk rockers!

[@Spinkachu]

The first band to put Brisbane on the Music Map. Brilliant song, brilliant band, BRILLIANT frontman. The Saints have lost a Saint but heaven has gained one. Keep making magical music, CB. RIP. Brisbane and Australia have lost a legend...

[@markneville7539]

What an amazing song by a brilliant band. Just Like Fire Would tells the story of Life In the 70's It is so Australian. The Video and this song Highlights Everything Australians went through all those decades ago. Why Weren't The Saints More Popular? They were Brilliant and Chris Bailey was in my Opinion a Legend. The Music Industry has lost a truly wonderful person. I met Chris at a live Show in Sydney more than 25 years ago. It was a pleasure meeting this man who was so humble and so compassionate about life. Chris Bailey at just age 65 has passed away and we've lost a musical genius. RIP Chris Bailey

[@shanematthews7817]

Maybe they weren't as popular because they were independent and just didn't get that exposure but they were extremely popular with other musicians, Bruce Springsteen even covered this song

[@TerrenceBosworth]

Great song and was filmed mainly in Inala. Used to live one kilometre up the road in Forest Lake. Chris is one of those talents who had originality all over him. RIP mate. Thanks for the songs that will always ring in my head. Way too soon. I used to drive down Progress Road every shift to work in the big house.

[@shedlooney]

RIP, Chris Bailey. What a voice, what a songwriter.

[@jamesmckenzie9383]

The Saints deserved much more commercial success in Australia and overseas. A truly outstanding band.

[@andrewn316]

The Saints, The Angels and SpyvsSpy and many other Aussie pub bands that were forgotten..

[@richardenston3090]

I just looked up the word 'underrated" and there was The Saints

[@jamesocallaghan8548]

Not by anyone with a clue and age on their side.🙂

[@olliesuchenko3585]

They were rated very highly by their fans and their fellow musicians 👌

[@damianb2374]

where did you look it up? What, a physical book/dictionary? why? It's just some garbage internet thing you're on about, utter bozo.

[@fornife5004]

Wood or would.. same difference.

[@harrydoolan3144]

Stop Progress.

[@groovingranny101]

I remember being at the old Sydney Trade Union Club one night in the early (maybe mid?) 80's, probably seeing punk bands on the 3rd floor. But on the 2nd floor was Chris Bailey playing acoustic guitar and he did this song. Thanks for the memories, Chris, now Rest In Peace

[@beege222]

How do you know when a song is a great song? When you can listen to it over and over and hear something new every time.

[@moirahenry2975]

Never saw this clip before love it all the places i grew up memories f--king hell brilliant

[@vernongrant3596]

R.I.P Chris Bailey . Brilliant song ,always transports me back to my youth travelling around Australia in the mid 80's.

[@Liveleadplayer70]

our families been in our Inala house since 1966,just like the ones in this video,,i'm born n bred 1970...this is a song about MY town, with pictures of MY town written by guys from MY town...we hold this song dear too our hearts round here..it's our anthem,our snapshot of our Mums n Dads..as some of that footage is earlier than 86,some of it late 70's stuff.. i miss our rickety bush roads,and trailbike tracks...little spare parts shop opposite that 4 square shop..thats why theres a V8 HQ with hurricane mags in shot,, everyone went too it... Lions Soccer Club just down the rd behind that bush,played for them 79/80..I hold back tears every time i watch this..& sometimes i let em go...thanks Chris,, obviously you felt the same.. Fabo from near the skating rink/dying breed

[@bunyip1936]

I just introduced the residents of my retirement village to the saints (I'm getting old), they went down pretty good too. RIP Chris.

[@atlarge988]

Chris Bailey RIP. Corinda High was long ago, but seems like yesterday. Those old background pics Inala, Richlands, Oxley rail etc. take me back. Awesome performer.

[@Le-qy5uo]

Just here to pay my respects to this legendary Brisbane Boy and listen to a classic R.i.p Chris Bailey

[@markneville7539]

This one of the great songs in the 80's. So Underrated and Just a Fantastic Band. The Saints Were Awesome.

[@andreabulloch4105]

If people like it it’s never underrated. Commercial success is not everything. I think it would have driven Chris down. He wasn’t that kind of person. He was a true artist. Up there with Nick Cave if you ask me.

[@scottrubie6826]

Vale Chris Bailey thank you for your contribution to music culture in Brisbane to the world as it passes by. No longer stranded always revered. 😥💕

[@regine5285]

W Australii była olbrzymia presja na szczepienie. Umarł po szczepieniu...czy winni przymuszaniu do szczepień odpowiedzą karnie za zbrodnie?

[@jennybutler9643]

RIP Chris 11/04/22. Love this song. I travelled along this exact train track to work in the city for years. So many memories.

[@ailurophile17]

As much as I loved "Stranded," I think "All Fool's Day" was by far the greatest album Chris & Co. ever put together. I just found this video for the first time and now I hear that Chris is no longer with us. Well, I played "I'm Stranded" for my 14 year old nephew the other day and he LOVES it and the baton has been passed. RIP Monsewer Bailey, you made some great music!

[@samsara3694]

I have just about everything Chris ever released. For me, All Fools Day was the best post Kuepper album, but Eternally Yours and Prehistoric Sounds are right up there in the Saints catalogue.

[@iggypopisgod9]

@@samsara3694 AFD made multiple years best...including Village voice

[@eiremike1]

I heard Wild About You one night about 20 years ago on a radio show about the history of Punk music in South Africa. Yes the Saints made it all the way to there :-) I was BLOWN AWAY and it remains one of my favourite songs to listen to and to play (I made sure to work it out and transcribe it). Their influence on what became punk is now well-known and legendary. Its not too crazy to say the world might not have had Ramones, Green Day, Offspring et al and down Blink 182 without The Saints. This song reminds me of another strain of punk rock made by bands like The Replacements, he has the same clever lyrcism, word play (fire would / firewood) and anti-rock star demeanour. RIP Chris

[@ailurophile17]

@@eiremike1 Funny you'd mention the Replacements since I found Chris Mars' first solo album on vinyl just a few weeks ago and even though it's over 30 years old, I'm hearing it for the first time and it's pretty darn fantastic. I agree with you on just about everything, although I think the Ramones were there first. Great scene in Oz with the fabulous Hoodoo Gurus and the Church and Hunters & Collectors & the Sports and Mental As Anything and all the Split Enz and Crowded House & Finn New Zealanders. And what about the Easybeats and Daddy Cool?

[@barbaraskotte]

@@ailurophile17And not much later the Go-Betweens.

[@christinewalker6971]

R.I.P Chris Bailey. What an amazing band, what an amazing song....such a beautiful man. Another incredible talent that has left us too soon! 😪

[@MrMarko2410]

RIP Chris. Thanks for the music

[@natalier7204]

One of the greatest Australian songs of all time. In my top 5. Perfection. R.I.P. Chris Bailey

[@derekdalton5658]

A song with an elegiac mood despite its sad lyrics that speak to quiet desperation. Chris Bailey was a genius. RIP. Most modern song writers will chase their tails trying to craft a song as exquisite as this.

[@noelwilson4656]

RIP old mate. Thanks for the music.

[@mattkavangh]

Thanks for the music Chris.. RIP 🥲

[@ianbruce892]

Completely devastated...😢 Will miss Chris Bailey RIP you were the coolest dude 😎🤘👏👏👏

[@kazms]

Still glorious, still soaring, all these years on. Loved it then, love it now. Rest in peace Chris.

[@tonytorrisi73]

I love this music video as it shows the road my Sicilian grandparents lived on til the late 1980's. Thank-you to the saints for freezing this moment in time forever with a clip and also a wonderful song.

[@terencelee7811]

Upthe magpies !

[@mar77iay]

One of the big FM104 rock tracks in 1986, truly a remarkable song that stands the test of time. The Americans loved it, the first CD release was in the States in 1987, two years before the Aussie release…

[@bbbelay]

Long long ago I heard the song, “Just like fire wood I am burning up”. Some how I craved to listen to the music again and googled it. So lucky to find it on Google. Brings back my memories of my youth. Great song.

[@Kim-gv5bw]

Listened to this song on repeat on a 6 hour plane trip with my baby(PTL he slept most of the way!).Loved it!!

[@scruffystjohn8043]

Good night Chris Bailey. Thanks for the tunes and memories. The live gigs were always gr we r.

[@anniemcglone8865]

Wow, I remember driving through those areas of Brisbane, Richlands, Inala and Oxley. I used to get an cold drink from that shop when I was our mowing lawns. Sorry guys, just going down memory lane.

[@JohnDoe-zz5jp]

Annie McGlone I love Inala

[@stuartsparkes937]

I work out that way and try to educate my young off slider's..... Some get it...

[@tonytorrisi73]

they were lovely people who owned the foursquare shop.I remember them fondly as my grandparents lived on the same road.

[@glennlaycock3387]

yep did my time around there

[@johnwoolcock9980]

yeah Annie, me too. fucking awesome times

[@fran7759]

Goodbye Chris and thank you. We should have told you more often that you and your band are legends.

[@boltic1]

Rest In Peace Chris Bailey, you will be missed

[@visualartistnatasha3093]

Rest in peace Sir. Such an iconic band for us Queenslanders.

[@shaneryan9040]

All Australians

[@gingercat777]

Thee song of the 80's R.I.P. Chris

[@paulm5025]

What a fabulous song. A masterpiece.

[@ClubViking63]

This great Aussie band played here in Sweden in a cellar rock club back in 1987 and they were the best band I have seen here. Rod Stewart and the Eagles played here too

[@emmabluecaboose6898]

ClubViking63 They were dam fine!

[@avoirducran]

So you're saying they din't have much competition...

[@thefacelessmen2101]

Bands like this were the norm in the land of Oz in the 80,s You Might Also like The Hoodoo Gurus kzbin.info/aero/PL7c0EkZEt-0ZfGOshuzVIsKuF6Ed5wWAl The Church kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZC9ZWuafauMgsU&start_radio=1&list=RDEMOorYIuAgCaY5_Y3vf9433g The Triffids kzbin.info/aero/PLR0GygCbIhHdqRr4KXkc7myu6O9hMIER- The Go Betweens kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn7CgZKujZ52o9k Oils on Water kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5W5Z6mYl5aMp6s

[@michaelsjoblom4705]

I saw that gig too. Do you remember the date? At the same dump I saw The Hoodoo Gurus around the same year or so. Two Underrated but great bands. Love this shit.

[@ClubViking63]

@@thefacelessmen2101 The Triffids is my fav band of the 80´s. Love all of their albums.

[@michaelbysterveld4874]

I still love Chris's upward inflection on Burn Up at the end of the chorus line .So simple yet so instantly catchy. Classic stuff, RIP indeed

[@benji274]

If the Boss has covered you, you must be doing something right. Great song.

[@rebeccarail3637]

Ben's Beard : naw.......fuckit

[@gostrum1]

@@rebeccarail3637 at least he would’ve reaped some financial reward from it.

[@narigon3942]

@@rebeccarail3637 that’s how Saints felt, until they started collecting royalty checks.

[@iggypopisgod9]

@@rebeccarail3637 Boss doesnt need your permission...nor does he f care

[@iggypopisgod9]

@@narigon3942 it wasnt a hit mate

[@homerj9663]

Rip Chris ty for the memories and Songs

[@karlroach6578]

RIP Chris,fire wood is such a underrated song thankyou for brightening my morning

[@H3avyHaul3r]

rip chris, this is one of my all time favourite aussie songs…

[@markturnbull6740]

Awesome tune, The film clip reminds me of growing up in western Brisbane in 70,s and 80,s . Love ya work Sainters

[@carltiivas6131]

So sorry to hear of Chris Bailey's passing. The bands fine body of works are to his credit and he'll be sadly missed.

[@erikkugel]

I'm embarrassed to say I only heard of the Saints when Chris' passing away was mentions on ABC Australia today... They are absolutely brilliant, RIP Chris

[@masonclarke8346]

He captured that night in a motel room so well....brilliant

[@jamcofec]

Rest in Peace Chris Bailey. Probably never knew how iconic he was. Vale.

[@richardfinlayson1524]

Saw the Saints quite a lot in the 80s, their roadies were notorious,lol, always a good night. Chris Bailey kept going with an acoustic guitar one night on the steps of the Seaview ballroom.

[@Dean_W-Cdn]

Great mix, thank you from Calgary

[@scottrubie6826]

Love this song. Absolutely assume one of those songs that defined my youth.

[@JPMonstie]

Saw The Saints at a music festival in Qld many years ago, and they were easily the most memorable act there and a real highlight. Chris was in great form and the band was tight as.

[@chrisandersen5635]

Sad. But what a legacy. His footsteps will be marked and followed.

[@andyduncan4105]

Awesome song, Chris Bailey, what a voice

[@Kerrielw1]

Very sorry to hear the sad news of his passing. My heart reaches out to his family and friends. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ricardodella-ricca9048]

Yes great song. Watching this again has brought back some good memories of living on Progress Road. Was a good area to grow up in.

[@billk9856]

Grew up on Inala Ave in the 1960's .... totally agree.

[@craighissey6176]

Rest in Peace to the great Man Chris Bailey, thank you for the music mate, thank you for being an inspiration to future musicians & above all else thank you for this song, a song that has made want to pick the guitar back up & learn it

[@Joejoesan]

Such a great song. May he rest in peace

[@helendimovski1430]

R. I. P condolences to the family & friends 😞🙏♥️💯”!

[@susanhill7885]

Love this song. This is the best version and video. Bruce Springsteen couldn’t do it justice. R.I.P. Chris. You are a legend!

[@natalier7204]

No. He wrecked it. You can’t better this version

[@brucepulver8358]

I'm Drinking the wine on the table...... Here's to you Chris🧡 Thank you! RIP! To the Godfather of Grunge and all that you inspired! 🤘

[@MJ2327]

Thanks to Bruce, i discovered this awesome Band. Thanks again Boss.

[@rebeccarail3637]

MJ2327 : You stood in a pile of shit (Springsteen had to spread his legs - ughhh - as he slaughtered 🔪 this glorious song/band) but underneath it.....you found The Saints......ain’t life a bitch? Nevertheless, you found buried treasure. NOBODY has to listen to, get covered in & speak about excrement to find a precious jewel 💎. Son, or Missie, you now have the magical answer!! Go forth (after you toss any vile vinyl in yr collection - Springsteen is a wonderful start when it’s the Trash 🗑 Man’s collection day) young one & discover more of The Saints; then buy some Iggy Pop & The Stooges; The Velvet Underground; Johnny Thunders; N.Y. Dolls; The Clash; Sex Pistols; Wire; The Fall; The Damned; et al........I was going to say more but I see you wrote that.....stuff......4 x years ago. You didn’t, then, get the benefit of my empiricism. I sure hope that you didn’t go back to “The Dark Side”......... Mistress Bex 💋

[@jamalfromcollege2854]

@@rebeccarail3637 you should probably get off the drugs

[@MrColinMcCormac]

One of the best Australian songs and groups ever.

[@toannguyenaustralia]

Retro images of Richlands, Wacol, Progress Rd, Brisbane south. Some things still stay the same.

[@misterdavid5400]

RIP Chris Bailey - Brisbane's greatest ever musician (with Ed Kuepper of course)

[@siegfried1234]

Gold, Bruce Springsteen and his band loves this song and plays it Live on tour I saw them doing this in 2014 ish Adelaide Ent Cent I was Sitting directly behind them

[@markneville7539]

Chris Bailey A music masterpiece Underrated Performer

[@LPJack02]

RIP and long live Chris Bailey (November 29, 1956 - April 9, 2022), aged 65 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@kathrynanneperry4651]

Had this song on my mind all day,thank Chris from my worm hole,michelle x rip.

[@Shadowplay989]

RIP Chris Bailey such an amazing original band !

[@rockvilleraven]

They were great as a punk band, and they still were as soul influenced pop band several years later.

[@SydneyPAHire]

Love the clip. Brings back memories of when I was in year 12. I also like the orchestration.

[@chrisbeattie7535]

Very sad day with the loss of Chris Bailey..Rip

[@elki3nt891]

Far out, Inala and Darra have changed so much. This was how it first looked when I first came to Oz in 82. I lived on Biota St. Inala was full of Scottish families at the time.

[@dariowestern]

Inala has become a bit more upmarket, but it is still a multi-cultural suburb.

[@billk9856]

My parents were from Scotland and we moved into Inala Ave when it was still a dirt road. The bush I spent a great part of my childhood in is now all housing and manicured parks.

[@tyrrelljames9452]

Superb song and still relevant in 2015. Love it now as much as I did in the 80s!!!

[@philzolth4710]

Great song , brings back great memories of the 80s

[@gillian260]

Hearing this for first time today. Wow, it’s amazing

[@jjgrice018]

What a legend Chris Bailey was and will be forever !

[@thunderbird19603]

Still great music, back in the day a must see band anytime they came to Sydney.

[@moirahenry2975]

Not to mention brilliant song amazing band

[@paulelliott3220]

Brilliant and still sounds as good as it did way back Awesome

[@jamesbutler8852]

That classic Australian pub rock sound...

[@maureenrichards8872]

This is my favourite song of theirs

[@venderstrat]

My favourite Aussie song. Love Cold Chisel, The EasyBeats and Midnight Oil. But this is my best.

[@lily1965t]

Just Like Fire Would, he will Always, Always be remembered.

[@fredc5812]

RIP Chris you fucken legend

[@carolmackie614]

"I was dark as a dandy's gold" - great Australian simile.

[@lcmab1992]

yep, Springsteen brought me here - good song!

[@JohnSmith-iv5wy]

Yet again, another Brilliant Tune

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

Ahhh, 1986, I was 25 and The Saints were in my top ten bands and I LOVED this song and still do.

[@DANINREDDY]

I lived in Inala as a little boy from 1980 to 1984 - it was a great area and brings back great memories...

[@jannep17]

One of my all time favorites.

[@56music8]

all I can say, is the best of memories, love Brisbane bands

[@Universe021]

Very nice classic song!!!!

[@jamespeatling7660]

I saw The Saints at Dingwalls when Beggars Banquet had a promo night. We got in free.Lurkers,Saints,Tubeway Army. Probably August ‘77.