Sam Fender Im On Fire Apr 2026

The recording was born out of a spontaneous live moment during Fender’s 2021 arena tour.

: Critics noted that the "I’m On Fire" cover allowed Fender to showcase a softer, more vulnerable vocal range compared to the belt-heavy anthems found on his album Seventeen Going Under . Sam Fender Im On Fire

: While performing the cover, Fender jokingly remarked that he wasn't "doing [himself] any favours with the Bruce comparisons" but felt compelled to pay tribute to his idol. Collaborative Background The recording was born out of a spontaneous

Sam Fender recorded a stripped-back rendition of "I’m On Fire" as part of a in early 2022. Originally a synth-driven, understated track from Springsteen’s 1984 album Born in the U.S.A. , Fender’s version leaned into a haunting, acoustic intimacy that resonated with his own brand of "Geordie Americana." The Springsteen Influence Fender’s version leaned into a haunting

: Fender describes Springsteen as his "favourite artist of all time" and a primary inspiration for his storytelling style.