Set the World on Fire (E-Type song) explained

Set the World on Fire
Cover:Set_the_world_on_fire.jpg
Type:single
Artist:E-Type
Album:Made in Sweden
Released:1994
Recorded:1994
Genre:Eurodance
Length:3:28
Label:Stockholm Records
Producer:Denniz Pop
Prev Title:I'm Falling
Prev Year:1993
Next Title:This Is the Way
Next Year:1994

"Set the World on Fire" is a 1994 song recorded by the Swedish musician known as E-Type. It features vocals by singer Nana Hedin and was released as the first single from his debut album, Made in Sweden. The song was a hit in several countries, particularly in Sweden where it reached number 2. It was released twice, first in 1994, then in 1995, and also featured twice on the album Made in Sweden: in the original studio version, and in an acoustic version. In 1996, it was released in the United States and peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play; it remained charted for a total of 11 weeks.

Critical reception

Robbert Tilli from Music & Media described "Set the World on Fire" as "vintage Euro dance, with a slightly harder edge to it."[1]

Music video

Two different music videos were made for the song. Both feature Nana Hedin.

Track listings

CD maxi 1
  1. "Set The World on Fire (7" version) — 3:43
  2. "Set The World on Fire (amadin boeing remix) — 7:47
  3. "Set The World on Fire (extended version) — 8:03
  4. "Set The World on Fire (E-Type's tyroler mix) — 3:47
CD maxi 2
  1. "Set the World on Fire" (single version) — 3:28
  2. "Set the World on Fire" (extended pop) — 6:12
  3. "Set the World on Fire" (yetin and max mix) — 5:37
  4. "Set the World on Fire" (amadin boeing remix) — 7:47

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (1994-1995) Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[2] 50
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[3] 17
France (SNEP)13
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[4] 2
Netherlands (Mega Top 100)[5] 48
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)2
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[6] 22
Chart (1996 Remix) Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] 51

Certifications

Notes and References

  1. Robbert . Tilli . E -Type Swaps Full Metal Jacket For Euro Dance Outfit . . July 9, 1994 . 8 . March 14, 2021 .
  2. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. July 16, 1994. March 31, 2018.
  3. Robbert . Tilli . E -Type Swaps Full Metal Jacket For Euro Dance Outfit . . July 9, 1994 . 8 . March 14, 2021 .
  4. Web site: E-Type - Set The World On Fire. Dutch. top40.nl. March 31, 2018.
  5. "Set the World on Fire", in French, Dutch and Swedish Singles Chart Lescharts.com (Retrieved February 8, 2008)
  6. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p168813/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}} E-Type, ''Billboard'' charts ]. Allmusic . December 27, 2009.
  7. Web site: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. June 24, 2018.
  8. Web site: Årslista Singlar, 1994. Sverigetopplistan. Swedish. November 23, 2019.
  9. Swedish certifications Ifpi.se (Retrieved September 11, 2008)