Cry For The Fire

Cry For The Fire is a track from The Residents' 1985 album The Big Bubble. 
According to the in universe credits featured on the back sleeve of the album, the song was written by Frank Leone and Ramsey Whiten. Leone is the fictional guitarist of The Big Bubble, and Whiten is the lead vocalist and percussionist. 
== History ==
In the universe of The Mole Trilogy, the song is meant to be an anthem for The Big Bubble, a band of Mole/Chub hybrids known as Cross. 
The song begins as sung in English, but eventually transitions into the Moles' native Mohelmot language, in a powerful move. Within universe, it is considered a political anthem for Cross', and Moles.
Within reality, the song represents The Residents' reaction to their recent bankruptcy following their Mole Show international tour.
It was performed as the final song (not including encores) to The 13th Anniversary Show, from 1985 to 1987, providing a dramatic finale to the show. The Singing Resident would appear on stage with fake ears, a wig, heavy makeup, and a yellow jacket.
In October 2023, a "cayenne-based" hot sauce named after the song was released by El Enojado as an official collaboration with The Residents. The sauce's label features a unique artwork by Porneaux Graphics.
== Personnel ==
* The Residents: Vocals, E-mu Emulator, Guitar
*Backing Vocals by: Ray Hanna, Brain Seff & Raoul N. Di Seimbote
===Fake Credits ===
*Ramsey Whiten: Vocals, percussion
*Frank Leone: Electric guitar, backing vocals
*Paul Sage: Grand piano, String syntheziser, backing vocals,
*Alex Beason: Electric guitar, backing vocals
== Appearances ==
* The Big Bubble (1985) 1985 Studio Version (5:54)
* The Eyeball Show (Live In Japan) (1986) 1985 Live Version (6:00)
* Live In The USA! 13th Anniversary Tour (1986) 1986 Live USA Version (7:31)
* Hit The Road Jack (Special Almost Dance Mix) (1987) 
* 13th Anniversary Show - Live In Holland (1987) 1986 Live Holland Version (7:26)
* The Eyes Scream: A History of The Residents (1991) 1986 Live Oslo Version (7:03)
* Philip Charles Lithman AKA Snakefinger 1949 - 1987 (1992) 1986 Live Holland Version Excerpt (2:34)
* Uncle Willie's Highly Opinionated Guide To The Residents (1993) 1985 Studio Version Excerpt (1:00)
* Live! ...On The Outskirts (2002) 1986 Live Oslo Version (7:03)
* Kettles Of Fish On The Outskirts Of Town (2003) 
* 13th Anniversary Show - Ritz NY - Jan 16, 1986 (2010) 1986 Live Ritz Version (6:17)
* Performance Art (1982-1990 Taking It On The Road) (2014) 1985 Live Version Excerpt (0:36)
* The 13th Anniversary Show - Cleveland (2014) 1986 Live Cleveland Version (7:10)
* 80 Aching Orphans (2017) 
* Mole Box: The Big Bubble (2019) 1985 Demo Version (1:04)
== Versions ==
Category:The Big Bubble
Category:Songs
Category:The Mole Trilogy
Category:The 13th Anniversary Show