The Flame
Cheap Trick
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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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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."
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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SongwritersUnlike 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."
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Reluctant AcceptanceInitially, 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.
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Global ImpactIt 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.
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Cover VersionsOver 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".
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Impact on Band's CareerThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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'.
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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.
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Commemorative PerformanceIn 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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