Old Flame
Alabama
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I saw you staring at each other I saw your eyes be-gin to glow And I could tell you once were lover's You ain't hiding nothing I don't know There's an old flame, burning in your eyes That tears can't drown,and make-up can't disguise That old flame may not be stronger, but it's been burning longer Than any spark I might have,started in your eyes You said it ended when he left you You say your love for him is gone But those old memories still up set you For I might be a memory before to long There's an old flame burning in your eyes That tears can't drown and make-up can't disguise That old flame may not be stronger, but it's been burning longer Than any spark I might have,started in your eyes There's an old flame burning in your eyes That tears can't drown,and make-up can't disguise
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Written by: DONNY R. LOWERY, LYMAN C. JR. MCANALLY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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17 facts about this song
Release Date"Old Flame" by Alabama was released in 1981.
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AlbumThis song is part of Alabama's album named "Feels So Right."
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Chart Performance"Old Flame" reached the number one spot on the Billboard's Country Music Charts in the United States.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genre of Country.
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Songwriter CreditsThe track was written by Donny Lowery and Mac McAnally.
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Notable RecognitionThe song is one of Alabama's biggest hits and helped to establish their career in country music.
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DurationThe running time of "Old Flame" is 3:10.
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Song ContentThe song tells a story about a man who still has feelings for a past love, referring to her as an 'old flame.'
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Record LabelThe song was released under the RCA Nashville record label.
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Peaked Position"Old Flame" marked Alabama's third number one on the country chart.
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Song ThemeThe powerful lyrics deal with the theme of lingering love and heartache after a breakup.
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Alabama BandDuring the release of this song, the band consisted of lead singer Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook, and Mark Herndon.
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Song Impact"Old Flame" continues to be a popular choice for Alabama's live performances even decades after its release.
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Platinum statusThe album "Feels So Right" which includes "Old Flame," achieved a multi-platinum status.
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Other ChartsBesides topping the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles, the song also reached number 56 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Song's LegacyThe song is often considered one of Alabama's signature songs, helping to define the band's unique sound.
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Musical AwardsAlthough "Old Flame" didn't win any awards itself, the album "Feels So Right" won the Academy of Country Music (ACM) "Album of the Year" award in 1982.
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