New Way (To Light Up an Old Flame)
Joe Diffie
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I'm gonna find me a new way to light up an old flame With a little bit of luck and a hug there's gonna be a big change I've got a strong desire to start the kind of fire That'll burn through a pouring rain I'm gonna find me a new way to light up an old flame I've had all that I can stand I've got roses in my hand Got odd feelings in my heart Now I'm knocking on her door I can't stay away no more 'Cause we're no good apart I'm gonna find me a new way to light up an old flame With a little bit of luck and a hug there's gonna be a big change I've got a strong desire to start the kind of fire That'll burn through a pouring rain I'm gonna find me a new way to light up an old flame I'm going take her out tonight And put a spark back in her eye That will never fade away She'll see the love inside of me A sight she never got to see She won't know what to say I'm gonna find me a new way to light up and old flame With a little bit of luck and a hug there's gonna be a big change I've got a strong desire to start the kind of fire That'll burn through a pouring rain I'm gonna find me a new way to light up an old flame
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Written by: JOE DIFFIE, LONNIE WILSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist History"New Way (To Light up an Old Flame)" is a song by Joe Diffie. Joe Diffie was a famous country music singer known for his distinctive honky-tonk sound and his numerous hit songs in the 1990s.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1991 and it was included in Diffie's debut album, "A Thousand Winding Roads".
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Chart Performance"New Way (To Light up an Old Flame)" reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart, marking it as one of Joe Diffie's highest-charting singles.
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Song WritingThe song was written by Lonnie Wilson and Joe Diffie himself. This is significant as not many artists contribute to the writing of their songs.
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Signature StyleThe song exhibits Diffie’s signature style, a blend of honky-tonk and contemporary country, which was very popular in the 1990s.
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Themes"New Way (To Light up an Old Flame)" is a romantic song, in which the protagonist tries to rekindle an old romance.
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VideoThe music video for "New Way (to Light up an Old Flame)" was directed by Michael Merriman, who also directed several other music videos of Joe Diffie.
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LegacyDespite its release nearly thirty years ago, the song still remains popular among fans of 90's country music, further cementing Joe Diffie's legacy in the country music genre.
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AccoladesJoe Diffie won a Grammy Award and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry, achievements that undoubtedly helped to popularize songs like "New Way (To Light up an Old Flame)".
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Cover VersionsThere have been several cover versions of "New Way (To Light up an Old Flame)", demonstrating the lasting popularity and impact of the song.
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