"Fireworks" is a song by British

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band Siouxsie and the Banshees, released as a stand-alone single in 1982 by record label

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in between the albums '' Juju'' (1981) and '' A Kiss in the Dreamhouse'' (1982).

History and release

"Fireworks" was released on 21 May 1982 by

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. It peaked at number 22 in the

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. Recorded in spring 1982, it was the first collaboration of the Banshees with sound engineer Mike Hedges, who would become their co-producer on several records. Hedges had previously worked with

Siouxsie Susan Janet Ballion (born 27 May 1957), known professionally as Siouxsie Sioux, is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. She was the lead singer of the rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees (1976–1996). They released 11 ...

and Budgie on

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' debut EP, 1981's '' Wild Things''. "Fireworks" was the first song for which the group incorporated strings arrangements. The single was the opening track of the 1992 compilation ''

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'' and also appeared on the 2009 remastered version of ''A Kiss in the Dreamhouse''. An early studio version produced by

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, was included in the bonus tracks of the remastered cd version of ''Juju''.

Track listing

; 7" ; 12"

References

{{authority control 1982 singles Siouxsie and the Banshees songs Polydor Records singles Songs written by Siouxsie Sioux Songs written by Budgie (musician) Songs written by Steven Severin Songs written by John McGeoch 1982 songs