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Only 3 Remain from Billy Joel’s ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’ Litany of Names
Singer Billy Joel included many names in his song “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” Some had already passed, while others were still alive. Now, with the death of French actress Brigitte Bardot Sunday, only three are still…
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About We Didn't Start the Fire
"We Didn't Start the Fire" is a song written by American musician Billy Joel. The song was released as a single on September 18, 1989, and later released as part of Joel's album Storm Front on October 17, 1989. A list song, its fast-paced lyrics include a series of brief references to 119 significant political, cultural, scientific, and sporting events between 1949 and 1989, in mainly chronological order.
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