Tracklist
| A1 | After MidnightBass [Fender Bass] – John KahnDrums – Bill VittElectric Piano, Organ – Merl SaundersGuitar, Vocals – Jerry GarciaRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyWritten-By – Cale | 4:56 |
| A2 | Expressway (To Your Heart)Bass [Fender Bass] – John KahnCongas – Gaylord BirchDrums – Bill VittGuitar – Jerry GarciaOrgan – Merl SaundersRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyWritten-By – Huff-Gamble | 5:20 |
| A3 | CharismaBass [Fender Bass] – Chuck RaineyDrums – Gaylord BirchElectric Piano, Synthesizer [Arp (Flute)], Organ – Merl SaundersGuitar – Mike HowellPercussion – Ken NashRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyVocals [Background Vocals] – Walter Hawkins & Sisters (Tramaine, Lynette & Feddie)Written-By – Saunders | 4:47 |
| A4 | Soul RoachDrums – Christopher ParkerElectric Piano – John KahnGuitar – Jerry GarciaOrgan, Synthesizer [Arp (Band)] – Merl SaundersRhythm Guitar – Mike Howell, Tom FogertyWritten-By – Saunders, Shanklin | 4:24 |
| B1 | Chock-Lite Puddin´Bass [Fender Bass] – Chuck RaineyDrums, Tambourine [Tamborine] – Gaylord BirchElectric Piano, Organ, Synthesizer [Arp (Flute)] – Merl SaundersGuitar – Mike HowellPercussion – Bill Sommers, Ken NashRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyWritten-By – Saunders | 4:35 |
| B2 | Benedict RidesBass [Fender Bass] – John KahnDrums – Bill VittElectric Piano, Clavinet – Merl SaundersGuitar – Jerry GarciaRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyVocals – Walter HawkinsWritten-By – Saunders, Carrier | 3:02 |
| B3 | The SystemBass [Fender Bass] – John KahnDrums – Bill VittGuitar – Jerry GarciaPiano, Organ, Synthesizer [Arp (Band)], Vocals – Merl SaundersRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyWritten-By – Saunders, Carrier | 3:48 |
| B4 | Lonely AvenueBass [Fender Bass] – John KahnDrums – Bill KruetzmanGuitar, Vocals – Jerry GarciaOrgan, Piano – Merl SaundersVocals [Background Vocals] – Walter Hawkins & Sisters (Tramaine, Lynette & Feddie)Written-By – Pompus | 8:50 |
| A1 | After MidnightBass [Fender Bass] – John KahnDrums – Bill VittElectric Piano, Organ – Merl SaundersGuitar, Vocals – Jerry GarciaRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyWritten-By – Cale | 4:56 |
| A2 | Expressway (To Your Heart)Bass [Fender Bass] – John KahnCongas – Gaylord BirchDrums – Bill VittGuitar – Jerry GarciaOrgan – Merl SaundersRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyWritten-By – Huff-Gamble | 5:20 |
| A3 | CharismaBass [Fender Bass] – Chuck RaineyDrums – Gaylord BirchElectric Piano, Synthesizer [Arp (Flute)], Organ – Merl SaundersGuitar – Mike HowellPercussion – Ken NashRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyVocals [Background Vocals] – Walter Hawkins & Sisters (Tramaine, Lynette & Feddie)Written-By – Saunders | 4:47 |
| A4 | Soul RoachDrums – Christopher ParkerElectric Piano – John KahnGuitar – Jerry GarciaOrgan, Synthesizer [Arp (Band)] – Merl SaundersRhythm Guitar – Mike Howell, Tom FogertyWritten-By – Saunders, Shanklin | 4:24 |
| B1 | Chock-Lite Puddin´Bass [Fender Bass] – Chuck RaineyDrums, Tambourine [Tamborine] – Gaylord BirchElectric Piano, Organ, Synthesizer [Arp (Flute)] – Merl SaundersGuitar – Mike HowellPercussion – Bill Sommers, Ken NashRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyWritten-By – Saunders | 4:35 |
| B2 | Benedict RidesBass [Fender Bass] – John KahnDrums – Bill VittElectric Piano, Clavinet – Merl SaundersGuitar – Jerry GarciaRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyVocals – Walter HawkinsWritten-By – Saunders, Carrier | 3:02 |
| B3 | The SystemBass [Fender Bass] – John KahnDrums – Bill VittGuitar – Jerry GarciaPiano, Organ, Synthesizer [Arp (Band)], Vocals – Merl SaundersRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyWritten-By – Saunders, Carrier | 3:48 |
| B4 | Lonely AvenueBass [Fender Bass] – John KahnDrums – Bill KruetzmanGuitar, Vocals – Jerry GarciaOrgan, Piano – Merl SaundersVocals [Background Vocals] – Walter Hawkins & Sisters (Tramaine, Lynette & Feddie)Written-By – Pompus | 8:50 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9421, FANT-9421 | Merl Saunders | Fire Up (LP, Album) | Fantasy, Fantasy | 9421, FANT-9421 | US | 1973 |
| 6021 | Merl Saunders | Fire Up (LP, Album) | Fantasy | 6021 | France | 1973 |
| F-9421-DJ | Merl Saunders | Fire Up (LP, Album, Promo) | Fantasy | F-9421-DJ | US | 1973 |
| 9421, F-9421 | Merl Saunders | Fire Up (LP, Album) | Fantasy, Fantasy | 9421, F-9421 | US | 1986 |
| 9421 | Merl Saunders | Fire Up (LP, Album) | Fantasy | 9421 | US | 1973 |
Credits
- Engineer – Brian Gardner
- Engineer [Asst. Engineer] – Eddie Harris
- Photography, Art Direction [Art Director] – Tony Lane
- Producer – Merl Saunders
- Engineer – Brian Gardner
- Engineer [Asst. Engineer] – Eddie Harris
- Photography, Art Direction [Art Director] – Tony Lane
- Producer – Merl Saunders
Barcodes
- Other (Original Cat #): 9421
Companies
- Manufactured By – Festival Records Pty. Ltd.
- Recorded At – Fantasy Studios
- Recorded At – Pacific High Recording
- Engineered At – Radio KSAN
- Recorded At – Fantasy Studios
- Recorded At – Pacific High Studios
- Engineered At – Radio KSAN
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