Top Of The Box

In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s the new wave, post-punk sound of young Scotland heralded bands like Orange Juice & Joesf K, and the now legendary Postcard Records.

The Fire Engines were a part of the young, vibrant Scottish scene, and in 1980 released their debut single, Get Up and Use Me. A treble lo-fi treat of jangly guitars with a post-punk tribal beat.

If not as manic, The Fire Engines are definitely a reference point for the contemporary indie pop group Franz Ferdinand; and in 2004 The Fire Engines reformed and recorded a limited edition single with the band.

Franz Ferdinand recorded a version of Get Up & Use Me, while The Fire Engines recorded Franz Ferdinand’s Jacqueline.

The Fire Engines were Davy Henderson (vocals & guitar), Russell Burn (drums),  Graham Main (bass) & Murray Slade (guitar).

For more information visit The Fire Engines MySpace page.

Fortunately, we’ve chosen to include the rarely seen promo video for The Fire Engines version.