New Way (To Light Up an Old Flame)

Joe Diffie

About New Way (To Light Up an Old Flame)

"New Way (To Light Up an Old Flame)" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Joe Diffie. It was released in June 1991 as the fourth and final single from his debut album A Thousand Winding Roads. The song peaked at number 2 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart. The song was written by Diffie and Lonnie Wilson.


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2002
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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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Joe Diffie

Joe Logan Diffie (born December 28, 1958) is an American country music singer known for his ballads and novelty songs. After working as a demo singer in the 1980s, he signed with Epic Records' Nashville division in 1990. Between then and 2004, Diffie charted 35 cuts on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including five number one singles: his debut release "Home", "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)", "Third Rock from the Sun", "Pickup Man" (his longest-lasting number one, at four weeks) and "Bigger Than the Beatles". In addition to these cuts, he has 12 other top ten singles and ten other top 40 hits on the same chart. He also co-wrote singles for Holly Dunn, Tim McGraw and Jo Dee Messina, and has recorded with Mary Chapin Carpenter, George Jones and … more »

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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.
Song Release
The song was released in 1991 and it was included in Diffie's debut album, "A Thousand Winding Roads".
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.
Song Writing
The song was written by Lonnie Wilson and Joe Diffie himself. This is significant as not many artists contribute to the writing of their songs.
Signature Style
The song exhibits Diffie’s signature style, a blend of honky-tonk and contemporary country, which was very popular in the 1990s.
Themes
"New Way (To Light up an Old Flame)" is a romantic song, in which the protagonist tries to rekindle an old romance.
Video
The 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.
Legacy
Despite 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.
Accolades
Joe 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)".
Cover Versions
There 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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