Eternal Flame

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About Eternal Flame

"Eternal Flame" is a song recorded by American pop rock group the Bangles for their 1988 album, Everything, being written by group member Susanna Hoffs with the established hit songwriting team of Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly: upon its 1989 single release, "Eternal Flame" became a number one-hit in 8 countries, including Australia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.


Year:
2001
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Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling
Do you feel my heart beating
Do you understand
Do you feel the same
Am I only dreaming
Is this burning an eternal flame

I believe it's meant to be, darling
I watch you when you are sleeping
You belong with me
Do you feel the same
Am I only dreaming
Or is this burning an eternal flame

Say my name sun shines through the rain
A whole life so lonely
And then you come and ease the pain
I don't want to lose this feeling

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Bangles

The Bangles are an American all-female pop-rock band that emerged in the 1980s. They gained significant popularity with hits like "Walk Like an Egyptian," "Manic Monday," and "Eternal Flame." The group's sound is characterized by catchy melodies, harmonies, and a mix of pop, rock, and jangle-pop influences. The Bangles are known for their strong vocal performances and their contributions to the mainstream pop music scene of the 1980s. more »

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Written by: Susanna Lee Hoffs, Thomas F. Kelly, William E. Steinberg

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
Released in 1988, "Eternal Flame" is a loved old school track by The Bangles.
Record-Breaker
The song rose to fame quickly, reaching No. 1 in nine countries, including the United States, the UK, and Australia, turning itself into an international hit.
Inspiration Source
The title, 'Eternal Flame', was inspired from a visit of two band members, Susanna Hoffs and Billy Steinberg, to the Graceland, Elvis Presley's mansion. They saw an eternal flame burning at his grave and felt a deep emotional connection.
Genre
The song is considered a pop ballad, a deviation from The Bangles' usual pop-rock genre.
Chart Success
It became the Bangles's first number one hit in the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and their second number one hit in the UK Singles Chart.
Album
The song was included as one of the tracks in the Bangles's third studio album, 'Everything', released in 1988.
Songwriters
'Eternal Flame' was written by the group's own member Susanna Hoffs with the Hoffs-Steinberg-Kelly songwriting team.
Cover Versions
The popularity of the song led to several cover versions over the years. In 2001, British boy band Atomic Kitten's version topped the UK Singles Chart.
Cultural Influence
The song was listed in Billboard's Greatest Choruses of the 21st Century.
Music Video
Its music video is iconic, it features the band's members in a blue-ish hue, predominantly featuring Susanna Hoffs singing the lyrics.
Reunion
The song played a significant role in the reunion of the band. When it was requested at a mutual friend's wedding, it brought the members together.
Certification
'Eternal Flame' received a Gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for shipping over 400,000 copies in the UK.

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