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"The Flame" is a hit ballad by Cheap Trick, released in 1988. The song was first offered to English singer Elkie Brooks, who turned it down. Written by British songwriters Bob Mitchell (not to be confused with the British jazz pianist of the same name) and Nick Graham, the song was initially released on Cheap Trick's Lap of Luxury album.
"The Flame" reached number one on the American Billboard Hot 100 in 1988 when issued as a single; it also reached number one in Australia and Canada.
Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973. As of 2010, the band currently consists of Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar) and Daxx Nielsen (drums), who replaced founding member Bun E. Carlos on drums. Their biggest hits include "Surrender", "I Want You to Want Me", "Dream Police" and "The Flame".