We Didn't Start the Fire
We Didn't Start the Fire is a song by Billy Joel that lists major events in his lifetime, from 1949 to 1989, when the song was released on his album Storm Front. Joel explained that he wrote this song due to his interest in history. He commented that he would have wanted to be a history teacher had he not become a rock and roll singer.
Historical events, persons and other items referred to in the song We Didn't Start the Fire
Criticism
Although some might not agree, Blender magazine ranked "We Didn't Start the Fire" on its list of the "50 Worst Songs Ever." When Blender partnered with VH1 to compile its list of the "50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs Ever," this song was also seen.
