The Flame

Cheap Trick

About The Flame

"The Flame" is a power ballad written by British songwriters Bob Mitchell and Nick Graham. The song was first offered to English singer Elkie Brooks, who turned it down, and was then released by Cheap Trick, for whom it was a hit single in 1988. The song appeared on the band's Lap of Luxury album. "The Flame" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1988, becoming the band's only number one hit. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada.


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1988
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Another night slowly closes in
And I feel so lonely
Touching heat freezing on my skin
I pretend you still hold me
I'm going crazy, I'm losing sleep
I'm in too far, I'm in way too deep over you
I can't believe you're gone
You were the first, you'll be the last

Wherever you go, I'll be with you
Whatever you want, I'll give it to you
Whenever you need someone
To lay your heart and head upon
Remember, after the fire, after all the rain
I will be the flame
I will be the flame

Watching shadows move across the wall
I feel so frightened
I wanna run to you, I wanna call
But I've been hit by lightning
Just can't stand up for fallin' apart
Can't see through this veil across my heart, over you
You'll always be the one
You were the first, you'll be the last

Wherever you go, I'll be with you
Whatever you want, I'll give it to you
Whenever you need someone
To lay your heart and head upon
Remember, after the fire, after all the rain
I will be the flame
I will be the flame

I'm going crazy, I'm losing sleep
I'm in too far, I'm in way too deep over you
You'll always be the one
You were the first, you'll be the last

Wherever you go, I'll be with you
Whatever you want, I'll give it to you
Whenever you need someone
To lay your heart and head upon
Remember, after the fire, after all the rain
I will be the flame
I will be the flame

Whatever you want, I'll give it to you
Wherever you go, I'll be with you
And whatever you want, I'll give it to you

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Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973. The band consists of Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Bun E. Carlos (drums). Their biggest hits include "Surrender", "I Want You to Want Me", "Dream Police" and "The Flame". more »

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Written by: NICK GRAHAM, BOB MITCHELL

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"The Flame" is a power ballad by American rock band Cheap Trick. It was released in 1988 as part of their album "Lap of Luxury."
Chart Performance
The song became Cheap Trick's only number one hit single in the United States and peaked at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on July 9, 1988.
Songwriters
Unlike most Cheap Trick songs, "The Flame" was not written by the members of the band. Instead, it was penned by British songwriting team Bob Mitchell and Nick Graham who were part of the band "Wilde Horses."
Reluctant Acceptance
Initially, the band members were reluctant to record the song as it was so different from their usual style. However, their record company, Epic Records, insisted on including it in their album.
Global Impact
It wasn't just a hit in the United States, "The Flame" also found success internationally. The song topped the charts in Canada and Australia, and reached number 77 in the United Kingdom.
Cover Versions
Over the years, several artists and groups, across various genres, have covered "The Flame." Notable among them are Filipino rock band "Aegis", American singer/songwriter "Elkie Brooks" and American alternative rock band "Alkaline Trio".
Impact on Band's Career
The success of "The Flame" revived Cheap Trick's career, which had seen a lull in the mid-80s. Their album "Lap of Luxury", propelled by the single, went platinum in America, marking a significant period in their musical journey.
Music Video
The music video for "The Flame" is often seen as exemplary of the late 80s era, featuring the band performing the song with a simple stage set-up interspersed with footage of a woman symbolizing the 'Flame'.
Double-Sided Hit
"The Flame" was released as a double A-sided single in the United States, with the song "Through The Night" on the other side.
Commemorative Performance
In 2016, Cheap Trick performed "The Flame" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, commemorating their impact on the music industry during their career.

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