SKU: A0.1508967

I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire is a pop song written by Bennie Benjamin, Eddie Durham, Sol Marcus and Eddie Seiler. It was written in 1938, but was first recorded three years later by Harlan Leonard and His Rockets. It was covered by several musicians and groups, most successfully by Horace Heidt on Columbia Records, whose version reached number one on the US pop chart; and by The Ink Spots on Decca in 1941, whose version reached number four on the same listing. The song, with its open line I don't want to set the world on fire / I just want to start a flame in your heart... became especially popular after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. This version features a root-based chord blocking that John and I have used in a number of our arrangements. We also added some pretty cool left-hand fills for your listening (playing?) pleasure - we hope you like what we've done to make this arrangement unique!

SKU: A0.1447042

Jordan Roberts' brass quintet arrangement of I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire brings a fresh, invigorating sound to this classic pop song. Originally written in 1938 by Bennie Benjamin, Eddie Durham, Sol Marcus, and Eddie Seiler, the song gained widespread popularity with The Ink Spots' 1941 rendition, which climbed to number four on the US pop chart and resonated deeply with listeners during World War II. Known for its poignant opening line, I don't want to set the world on fire / I just want to start a flame in your heart, the song found renewed fame in the 21st century through its inclusion in the Fallout video game series. Roberts' arrangement for brass quintet not only preserves the song's nostalgic charm but also infuses it with a dynamic and contemporary energy, making it a delightful experience for modern audiences.