Electric Fire

Alternate Versions

Single Version
Though not listed, this is a significant edit of one of the best songs from the album. A whole minute and a half has been cut, mostly the instrumental sections between verses. The intro has been shortened quite a bit too, and sadly you do notice the missing sections. Though this is a good edit, the longer album version is better. Released on UK orange vinyl 7", and both of the UK CD singles. Time 3:25

Club Cut
One of the B-sides to "Surrender" (all formats). Bass and keyboards have been re-vamped to give this a very different sound (don't worry, the guitars are still there somewhere). As remixes go it actually works rather well, and doesn't sound a million miles out of place next to the album mix. It's just a different angle to it, which is good. Why aren't all the Queen-related dance mixes this good? Time 3:45

Radio Mix
Released as a single (all formats). This is not just an edit, but a genuine remix, so fans of the original will definitely want a copy. The vocals are slightly different, and the whole thing is rather good. Time 3:40

Mashed
Although it sounds like this could be another dreadful dance mix, it actually works very well and in some ways is even preferable to the original. It isn't vastly different, but it has a more solid sound to it and the second verse in particular is much better for it. It won't appeal if you hate dance remixes, as it does come across as a "club mix" in places, with a faster tempo and some extra (sampled) vocals, but if you like the album mix then you should like this. One of the B-sides to "Pressure On", available on the orange vinyl UK 7", and the UK digi-pack CD single. Time 3:33

Live Version, "TFI Friday"
"TFI Friday" is a UK TV programme that Roger appeared on to promote the "Electric Fire" album. He played two tracks (this and "Radio Ga-Ga") and gave a brief interview. This is a great version, obviously live and full of energy, and broadcast in very good quality sound. Don't expect anything too different, but as Roger isn't touring in a hurry live versions will be hard to come by, so make the most of it!

Dub Sangria
An exotic name for what is basically an instrumental mix, so please don't be put off by thinking it's another dance remix. Most of the lead vocals are edited out, and the resulting mix simmers along nicely with just the chorus vocals. There is evidence of other remixing, but nothing that leaps up and grabs you, and "intrumental" is as good a description as anything else I can think of. Available as a B-side to "Pressure On", on the UK orange vinyl 7" and digi-pack CD single. Time 3:49

Single Mix
B-side to "Surrender" (all formats). A very noticeable edit of the much longer album version, with a shorter intro and most of the outro cut. Not sure why this is called a "Single Mix" though, given that it was never released as a single. Time 3:23

B-sides & Bonus Tracks etc.

Exclusive Internet Track
A track so far only available as a download from Roger's official website. Similar in style to other tracks from "Electric Fire", it's a good (not quite great) song that you should certainly investigate. The lyrics are fairly minimal but it has a good melody, driven largely by a heavy bassline and some crunching guitar. Important:- there are currently some Roger promo CDs around that claim to have this track. They don't, because although the label lists it, it's a misprint and the song isn't actually on the disc. So don't pay a lot of money for one! It's also not unlikely that the track will be released officially on CD at some point anyway.

B-side Cover Version
"You keep a knockin' but you can't come in", and maybe you don't want to. Depending on your taste this cover is either a whole load of fun, or a whole load of something else. It's certainly repetitive, and it's a departure from his usual sound. Only available on the UK "Independent Manchester United Supporter's Association Edition" CD single of "Pressure On" (the one in the jewel case). Not as involving as some of his marvellous live covers (like "Rip It Up" with The Cross for instance), it's a strange choice of song to include here - after all, what on earth are Manchester United fans supposed to make of it?! Time 3:17.