Cheap Trick - The Flame

"The Flame" is a 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 American Billboard Hot 100 in July 1988. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada.

[scottmoon]

Cheap trick, heart, cindy Lauper, Fleetwood, and many more artists in 70s, 80s, and 90s, da greatest all time, this generation doesn't understand true music is all about, thank you utube

[poisengirl]

Aww hearing this takes me back, thanks for the many memories of my parents! My parents divored when I was 8 (born in 90) and they both still listened to Cheap Trick 💜 My Dad passed away Feb 2020 and hearing this makes it feel like he's still here, thank you for the memories 💜💜💜

[larsondarcy]

The Flame, one of the greatest songs of all time for me. Brings back so much... Thank-you for posting this.

[kevinmonson]

Saw Cheap Trick in 1972 at Beloit Waverly Beach .Take Rockford skyhigh . No more negativiy.

[eileenkite]

This was in a famous movie i don't know which one???😊🤔🤫

[schmedlywhiplash]

😂😂😂😂😘😘😘😘😑 Was a time of the first true love break up of my

[alcindorodriguesferrer]

Elkie Brooks turned this amazing song down? Even with a different arrangement this song would be outstanding, but this is only my opinion.

[msinthrop]

Not my choice for a Greatest Hits selection Just scroll the song list on Live at Budokan

[mottthehoople]

The love of my life that I never found because I'm bipolar I am so looking forward to non-existence

[heut]

Guys, does anyone know why Rick Nielsen always use a hat??? I browsed through all albums, interviews, and pix....I can't find anything on Rick without a hat. I know, I have a one or two friends back in the days that they almost lost all their hairs in their upper 20s. To me, there's no shame. I would rather shave everything (like Joe Satriani). I just wanna see Rick without a HAT before he kicks the bucket.

[mnpd]

You guys not know the story on this song? It's not even a Cheap Trick song... sounds nothing like the band. Trick hadn't been selling records but still insisted on writing it's own material which was no longer moving in sales. Their record company had long been on them to accept help. Finally, the company issued an ultimatum.... accept outside writing help, or lose your recording contract. Cheap Trick agreed, and this was the result. Don't know how the band feels about the song... I be pretty pissed.