Fall Out Boy's Controversial Cover of Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start the Fire' Divides Fans
TL;DR
Fall Out Boy has updated Billy Joel's hit song "We Didn't Start The Fire," covering events from 1989 to 2023. The new version references cultural icons like Kurt Cobain and Taylor Swift, as well as political figures and world events, including 9/11 and the impeachment of Donald Trump. Both versions mention the Suez Canal, with Fall Out Boy referencing the Ever Given incident. The band shared the song on Instagram, stating that they wanted to provide a "system update" to reflect the past 34 years. Billy Joel's original song appeared on his album "Storm Front" and became a No. 1 hit.
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