Kansas City Playlist: Tech Sparks Fear Amid Inferno Season 2025

About cowtown Christmas past . . . 

Not so long ago, so many cold weather fires were generally ignited by poor people and the homeless trying to keep warm in vacant structures OR otherwise humble surroundings. 

That's not to say that middle-class blazes didn't also occur . . . Addressing house fire threats was formerly considered one of the very few responsibilities exclusively designated to metro dads who spent most of their holiday season unplugging things and turning the thermostat down.   

Now . . . 

Cheap tech power sources from the Far East threaten a growing number of locals and the danger isn't imaginary or confined to the working-class. 

Here's a story from this weekend that should put things in perspective . . . 

One Kansas City couple lost everything in a mobile home fire. Now they are left replacing items like essential medical equipment right before the holidays. 

A lithium-ion battery that was charging improperly is to blame.

The reality is that so many of these gadgets are in homes around KC and we offer this post NOT to spark fear but merely as a public service to keep cautious readers safe. 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Family loses everything in lithium-ion battery fire

And all of this fire talk inspires tonight's playlist on the topic of fire and sparks warm memories on this arctic December night . . . 

Of course, showing our Gen-X, "Burning Down the House" by The Talking Heads is the best place to begin. A fun fact about the song that we recently learned: "The iconic title phrase came from a Parliament-Funkadelic (P-Funk) concert, where the audience chanted 'Burn down the house!'. Drummer Chris Frantz loved the chant, which inspired the band, with David Byrne adapting it for the song, viewing the lyrics as liberation, not literal arson, using non-sequiturs for a rhythmic, emotional feel."

A hip-hop classic deserves some attention . . . Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire should resonate with listeners who are familiar with rap music before music industry execs, wanna-be gangsters & middle-class moms ruined it. Retro play of this track has THANKFULLY subsided and now the chant from the 3:10 mark of this song merely echos as a fond memory of lost good times from 80s & 90s.

For the bridge . . . We had to correct AI on this summary but it was fun . . . An online robot mistakenly claimed the intro was a flute . . . Here's the updated version: "Fire on the Mountain" by The Marshall Tucker Band is one of their most iconic Southern rock hits, known for its distinctive pedal steel guitar intro, storytelling about the Gold Rush, and crossover success on country charts despite not hitting the pop Top 40. It's a staple of classic rock and country radio, showcasing the band's blend of rock, country, and blues." 

We didn't want to endure listening to Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start The Fire" again because so many clever history teachers used it during the 90s in order to skip lesson planning . . . Instead this somewhat recent update from Fall Out Boy seems much more relevant for right now.

In conclusion, "I See Fire" was featured in The Hobbit film series but watching Ed Sheeran play it solo is actually much more captivating than anything produced by Hollywood or even Tolkien.

As always, thanks for reading and have a safe & fun Saturday night.