The Big Heat (song)

"The Big Heat" is the debut solo single by American singer-songwriter Stan Ridgway, released in 1985 from his 1986 debut solo album The Big Heat. The song dates back to his time in Wall of Voodoo, and was performed live by the group in 1982.^[1]

"The Big Heat"
Single by Stan Ridgway
from the album The Big Heat
B-side	"Salesman"
Released	1985 (1985)
Recorded	Fiddler's Studio, J.C. Studios and The Lighthouse, Hollywood, CA
Genre	New wave, alternative rock
Length	4:26
Label	I.R.S.
Songwriter(s)	Stan Ridgway
Producer(s)	Hugh Jones
Stan Ridgway singles chronology
"Don't Box Me In" (1983) "The Big Heat" (1985) "Drive, She Said" (1985)

Formats and track listings

All songs written by Stan Ridgway, except where noted.

European 7" single (ILSA 6296)

1. "The Big Heat" – 4:32
2. "Drive, She Said" – 4:35

Australian 7" single (ILSA 12.6588)

1. "The Big Heat" – 4:32
2. "Pick It Up (And Put It in Your Pocket)" – 4:32

Netherlands 12" single (ILSA 12.7025)

1. "The Big Heat" – 4:33
2. "Stormy Side of Town" – 5:01
3. "Salesman" – 5:28

UK 7" single (IRM 123)

1. "The Big Heat" – 3:49 (remix)
2. "Foggy River" (Fred Rose) – 4:20

UK 12" single (IRMT 123)

1. "The Big Heat" – 3:52 (remix)
2. "Foggy River" (Fred Rose) – 4:20
3. "Salesman" – 5:26

Charts

Chart (1985)	Peak position
UK Indie Chart^[2]	13
Chart (1987)	Peak position
Australian Singles Chart^[3]	91

References

1. "- YouTube". YouTube.
2. Lazell, Barry (1997). . Cherry Red Books. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
3. "ARIA Charts: Top Singles of 1987". charts.org.nz. Retrieved June 29, 2015.

External links

• "The Big Heat" at Discogs (list of releases)