1988 Rock Song ‘The Flame’ Became Cheap Trick’s Only No. 1 Hit and Remains a Classic 38 Years Later

Thirty-eight years after it reached the top of the charts, Cheap Trick's power ballad "The Flame" remains the band's only No.

38 Years Ago: Cheap Trick's 'The Flame' Became Their Only No. 1 Hit

In 1988, Cheap Trick marked its 15th anniversary as a band. In that decade-and-a-half, the group became established stars, followed by a period of decline, only to experience a resurgence thanks to ...
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5 Standout Cheap Trick Songs That Should Have Been Bigger Hits

Pick any playlist or compilation of Cheap Trick songs, and you’re bound to be blown away by what you hear. This band has always displayed a knack for ear candy with musical heft and lyrical cleverness ...
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38 Years Ago: Cheap Trick's 'The Flame' Became Their Only No. 1 Hit

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 38 Years Ago: Cheap Trick's 'The Flame' Became Their Only No. 1 Hit In 1988, Cheap Trick marked its 15th anniversary as a band. In ...
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38 Years Ago: Cheap Trick's 'The Flame' Became Their Only No. 1 Hit

As popular as "The Flame" was upon release and as much as it endures today, Cheap Trick originally wasn't a fan of the song. Rick Nielsen, the group's main songwriter, reportedly "yanked it from the ...