Set the World on Fire (E-Type song)

"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.

"Set the World on Fire"
Single by E-Type
from the album Made in Sweden
Released1994
Recorded1994
GenreEurodance
Length3:28
LabelStockholm Records
Songwriter(s)
  • E-Type
  • Mud
Producer(s)Denniz Pop
E-Type singles chronology
"I'm Falling"
(1993)
"Set the World on Fire"
(1994)
"This Is the Way"
(1994)
Music video
"Set the World on Fire" on YouTube

Critical reception edit

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 edit

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

Track listings edit

Charts and certifications edit

References edit

  1. ^ Tilli, Robbert (July 9, 1994). "E -Type Swaps Full Metal Jacket For Euro Dance Outfit" (PDF). Music & Media. p. 8. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  2. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. July 16, 1994. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
  3. ^ Tilli, Robbert (July 9, 1994). "E -Type Swaps Full Metal Jacket For Euro Dance Outfit" (PDF). Music & Media. p. 8. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "Set the World on Fire", in French, Dutch and Swedish Singles Chart Lescharts.com (Retrieved February 8, 2008)
  5. ^ "E-Type - Set The World On Fire" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
  6. ^ "E-Type, Billboard charts". Allmusic. Retrieved December 27, 2009.
  7. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  8. ^ "Årslista Singlar, 1994" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  9. ^ Swedish certifications Ifpi.se Archived 2012-05-21 at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved September 11, 2008)