All Fired Up (The Saturdays song)
"All Fired Up" | ||||
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Single by The Saturdays | ||||
from the album On Your Radar | ||||
B-side | "Ladykiller" | |||
Released | 4 September 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Studio | Abbey Road (London) | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:14 | |||
Label | Polydor | |||
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The Saturdays singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"All Fired Up" on YouTube |
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Digital Spy | [1] |
"All Fired Up" is a song by British-Irish girl group The Saturdays, released as the second single from their third studio album, On Your Radar (2011). The single was released on 4 September 2011 by Polydor Records. The song was written by Tim Deal, Brian Higgins, Matt Gray, Annie Yuill, Miranda Cooper, MNEK, Xenomania and Space Cowboy. The song was also produced by Brian Higgins and Xenomania, and was recorded at Xenomania. Described by critics as an "anthemic dance banger", the electropop song was inspired by the music of Rihanna and Britney Spears, and was noted for its "synth dance beat". The track received its first airplay on BBC Radio 1 on 22 July 2011, when Scott Mills aired it on his Ready for the Weekend. The remix EP was released with five different remixes.
"All Fired Up" received positive reviews from critics, with many commending the song's "girlish vibe and unabashed pop sensibility". The song was performed live on television for the first time on Tonight's the Night. Before the release of the single the music video for "All Fired Up" was released on 10 August 2011. The music video was originally due to be released on 9 August 2011 at 10:30 am on the band's official website; however due to technical issues it was uploaded a day late. According to the band, the music video is a lot more fashion-based and a lot more graphic-y as they said they wanted something different due to all their previous music videos having a storyline to them; this one is just a lot more fashion. Within the digital download EP the band released a cover of "I Need a Dollar" by Aloe Blacc.
"All Fired Up" received commercial success after it charted at number-six on the
Background and composition
"We can't wait! It's the most dancey track we've done so far, so it's really exciting for us. It's something really different. We can't wait."
—The Saturdays on "All Fired Up"[2]
"All Fired Up" was written by Brian Higgins, Tim Deal, Matt Gray, Annie Yuill, MNEK and Miranda Cooper and was produced by Brian Higgins and Xenomania. The song was recorded in 2011 after the band said they wanted to try some music which was a lot more "sexier" and "definitely a different sound".[3] The song was recorded at Xenomania. The band revealed that a lot of the songs on the album (including "All Fired Up") are about love which the inspiration of the songs came from their celebrity boyfriends; David Gandy [Mollie King], Wayne Bridge [Frankie Sandford], Marvin Humes [Rochelle Wiseman], and Ben Foden [Una Healy]. However, Vanessa who is the only single one drew inspiration as she loved to party and the song is a very party song.[4] However, the band did point that they were singing about how girls are better than boys, then calling themselves feisty on the album.[5]
"All Fired Up" is an
Release
"All Fired Up" was confirmed to be the second single from the Saturdays' then-upcoming third studio album, in which it would feature. The band confirmed that the release of the song would be a departure from dance music from their album.[2] The track was first revealed almost two months before its release after Scott Mills premiered the song on his BBC Radio 1 show Ready For the Weekend on 22 July 2011.[12] The song was accepted onto all A lists at Radio stations and became one of the most requested songs to play.[12] The digital download release was on 4 September 2011; if customers you pre-ordered the single you would get an exclusive track of the band performing "I Need a Dollar" by Aloe Blacc from the album, Good Things. The single was released with b-side "Ladykiller" which was written by the band members themselves [Mollie, Frankie, Vanessa, Una and Rochelle] and was co-produced by the Saturdays and the Alias. The karaoke version of "All Fired Up" was released in the digital download package.[14] Upon the release there was a digital remixes EP which featured remixes of "All Fired Up" by a number of DJs; two from The Alias, Space Cowboy and Tom Staar which was made available from 2 September 2011.[15] The CD single was made available to be from stores from 5 September 2011. On the CD single featured "All Fired Up", the b-side "Ladykiller" and a behind the scene footage from the music video of the single.[16]
The band decided to release "All Fired Up" with radio airplay and the music video weeks before release, after they released "
Critical reception
Digital Spy said: "Blow my mind, DJ, blow my mind," The Saturdays member Vanessa [White] demands in a hazy and heavily synthesised fashion on the intro of the new The Saturdays single. Opening with what feels as if we've caught her in the middle of a boozy night out, it not only makes a change from her usual ad-libbing duties, but marks a sizeable shift for a group whose image relied on being squeaky clean... until now, that is. We make the party super naughty," Rochelle [Wiseman] teases before strutting her stuff on the bar, while serial good-girl Mollie [King] unleashes her inner animal as she chants "getcha claws out" over a thumping Xenomania-helmed beat. Meanwhile, Frankie [Sandford] finds herself on "the edge of desire" in a quiet corner with her fella and Una [Healy] urges hers not to forget her anytime soon. Given the result is handbag house-pop at its very best, we can't see that being much of a problem." Overall, Digital Spy decided upon the reward the band a four out of 5 stars.[20] Gigulate said; "Their fun, girlish vibe and unabashed pop sensibility has been traded for a cookie-cutter electro-pop sound."[21]
UK Stand Up praised the song after they said not only is the song different music from what the band are normally creating, and they like to see them taking risks. They went on to say that not only will current fans love "All Fired Up" but will "open doors" to new fans for the band and new paths will be available to walk down for "new generation fans". They also said they were happy to see the band are taking new steps and moving away from the pop music. They finally said "This mature sound is very upbeat and guaranteed to have you on your feet within seconds".[22]
Not all reviews were positive for "All Fired Up", Grant Howitt from
Commercial reception
" It's pretty close and we'd love to get that number one but I've got a feeling Pixie Lott might get it. She's our biggest rival but she's also a friend. She's here tonight so I'm sure we'll wish her luck over a glass of bubbly"
—The Saturdays talk about the pre-chart nerves[26]
When asked about the single, the band said, "Well "
Music video
Background and release
The video for the single was shot on 28 July 2011. The video was set to premiere on 9 August 2011 at 10:30am. An official teaser clip was released prior to the premiere. On the band's official site, there was a countdown clock, counting down to the premiere. However, due to technical issues, the premiere was initially set postponed until 11:00am and later until 11:30am. Eventually it was confirmed on the group's official Facebook page that the video premiere would take place on 10 August 2011 instead.[29] The band said; We wanted this one [music video] to be kinda graphic-y and more fashion-based, which I think it is. It's different for us, because it hasn't got a storyline, which a lot of our videos have done. Like, "Ego" we were super heroes, "Notorious" we were secretaries. It's more...perhaps cooler, this one. It's just different for us.[2]
Synopsis and plot
During the opening scene of "All Fired Up" music video is puddles of water with a reflection of lights on them, as the clip changes it shows
Reception
Live performances and promotion
The Saturdays debuted the track first at the Audley End Picnic Concert and on
Formats and track listings
CD single
- "All Fired Up" – 3:15
- "All Fired Up" (Music Video) – 3:23
- "All Fired Up" (Behind The Scenes Video)
Maxi-single
- "All Fired Up" (Extended Mix) – 6:05
- "Ladykiller" – 3:22
- "All Fired Up" (The Alias Club Mix) – 6:06
- "All Fired Up" (Tom Staar Club Mix) – 6:07
Vinyl
- "All Fired Up" (The Alias Radio Edit) – 2:54
- "All Fired Up" (Space Cowboy Remix) – 4:59
Digital UK single
- "All Fired Up" – 3:14
- "All Fired Up" (Karaoke Version) – 3:12
- "Ladykiller" – 3:20
- "I Need a Dollar / Buzzin' (iTunes pre-order only)"
Digital remix EP
- "All Fired Up" (Extended Mix) – 6:05
- "All Fired Up" (Alias Radio Edit) – 2:53
- "All Fired Up" (Space Cowboy Remix) – 4:59
- "All Fired Up" (Tom Staar Club Mix) – 6:07
- "All Fired Up" (The Alias Club Mix) – 6:06
Revamped version
- "All Fired Up" - 3:14
- "Ladykiller" – 3:20
- "I Need A Dollar" (Radio 1 Live Lounge) - 3:28
- "All Fired Up" (Extended Mix) – 6:05
- "All Fired Up" (The Alias Radio Edit) – 2:53
- "All Fired Up" (Space Cowboy Remix) – 4:59
- "All Fired Up" (Cutmore Killa Radio Edit) - 3:30
- "All Fired Up" (The Alias Club Mix) – 6:06
- "All Fired Up" (Tom Staar Club Mix) – 6:07
- "All Fired Up" (Karaoke Version) – 3:12
Credits and personnel
"All Fired Up" was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London.[30]
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[36] | Silver | 200,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Release and radio history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 22 July 2011 | Radio airplay | Polydor Records |
Ireland[37] | 4 September 2011 | Digital download | |
United Kingdom[38] | 4 September 2011 | ||
5 September 2011 |
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See also
- List of top 10 singles in 2011 (UK)
References
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- ^ "The Saturdays All Fired Up review by Gigulate". Gigulate. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
- ^ "The Saturdays All Fired Up review by UK Stand Up". UK Stand Up. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
- ^ "FHM reviews The Saturdays All Fired Up". FHM. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
- ^ "Cool FM reviews The Saturdays All Fired Up". Cool FM. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ^ OK! Magazine. 2 September 2011. Archived from the originalon 4 April 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2011.
- ^ "The Saturdays talk about mid-week chart position nerves". The Mirror. 2 September 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2011.
- ^ Kitchener, Shaun (September 2011). "The Saturdays are nearly taking the lead". EntertainmentWise. London. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ The Saturdays are behind Pixie Lott, with her being up at 1,200
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- ^ All Fired Up (booklet). The Saturdays. London: Fascination, Polydor Records (00602527463506). 2011. p. 2.
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- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – All Fired Up". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
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- ^ "Saturdays: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "End of Year Chart 2011" (PDF). ChartsPlus. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "British single certifications – Saturdays – All Fired Up". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "All Fired Up". iTunes. iTunes, Inc. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- Amazon.co.uk. Amazon.com, Inc. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
External links
- "All Fired Up" music video on YouTube