Old Flames Have New Names
Mark Chesnutt
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I left town two years ago and moved on up to Idaho But swore that I'd be back again - Pick up where I left off, oh man Grown up sexy Texas babies I got back in town tonight Anticipating much delight I pulled out my black book and called up my old lovers I got five newlyweds and two expectant mothers All my old flames have new names There's a lot of girls in town Who tied the knot and settled down I thought I'd start a fire with one of my old flames But they've all got new names My sexy little dirt road sport is now called Mrs. Davenport My pretty little black-eyed Susie's now Mrs. Susan Van Der Hoosie Rosie who could blow my mind is sister Rose on channel nine The wildest lover of my life is now a federal judges wife They don't want to recognize this old familiar face I'm just a bad reminder of their wild and woolly days All my old flames have new names There's a lot of girls in town Who tied the knot and settled down I thought I'd start a fire with one of my old flames But they've all got new names
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Written by: BOBBY BRADDOCK, RAFE VAN HOY
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Old Flames Have New Names" is a country song recorded by American country music artist Mark Chesnutt.
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Album LinkIt is included in his debut studio album, "Too Cold at Home" which released in 1990.
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Writers InsightThe song was written by famed songwriters Bobby Braddock and Rafe Van Hoy.
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Country Chart StatusThe song was released as the third single from the album and reached number 5 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs (USA) in 1991.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song, directed by Bill Young which received significant airplay on country music channels.
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Lyrics StorylineThe lyrics portray the story of a man who returns to his hometown, realizes that his past romantic interests are all married or engaged, and expresses his disappointment in humorous terms.
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Continued SuccessThe song follows the success of "Brother Jukebox" and "Too Cold at Home", helping to solidify Chesnutt's status as a rising star in country music in the early 90s.
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ReceptionChesnutt's performance of the song has been widely praised for its traditional honky-tonk sound and mischievous lyricism.
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Concert Staple"Old Flames Have New Names" continued to be a fan favorite and concert staple for Mark Chesnutt even years after its release.
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Song's InfluenceThe song is known for its catchy chorus and has had an influence on the newer generations of country singers.
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