Old Flame

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About Old Flame

"Old Flame" is a song written by Donny Lowery and Mac McAnally, and recorded by American country music band Alabama. It was released in January 1981 as the first single from the album Feels So Right. The song was the group's third number-one single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.


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I saw you staring at each other
I saw your eyes be-gin to glow
And I could tell you once were lover's
You ain't hiding nothing I don't know

There's an old flame, burning in your eyes
That tears can't drown,and make-up can't disguise
That old flame may not be stronger, but  it's been burning longer
Than any spark I might have,started in your eyes

You said it ended when he left you
You say your love for him is gone
But those old memories still up set you
For I might be a memory before to long

There's an old flame burning in your eyes
That tears can't drown and make-up can't disguise
That old flame may not be stronger, but  it's been burning longer
Than any spark I might have,started in your eyes

There's an old flame burning in your eyes
That tears can't drown,and make-up can't disguise

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Alabama

Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen (lead vocals, Rhythm Guitar) and his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass guitar, background vocals), soon joined by Jeff Cook (Lead Guitar, fiddle, keyboards). In 1973, after Owen's graduation from Jacksonville State University, they gave up their day jobs and weekend gigs. The group, formerly known as "Wildcountry", left Fort Payne and Lookout Mountain to explore the possibilities of the club scene in surrounding coastal South Carolina. The band is often credited with bringing country music groups (as opposed to solo vocalists) into the mainstream, paving the way for the success of today's top country groups. Since i… more »

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Written by: DONNY R. LOWERY, LYMAN C. JR. MCANALLY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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17 facts about this song

Release Date
"Old Flame" by Alabama was released in 1981.
Album
This song is part of Alabama's album named "Feels So Right."
Chart Performance
"Old Flame" reached the number one spot on the Billboard's Country Music Charts in the United States.
Song Genre
The song falls under the genre of Country.
Songwriter Credits
The track was written by Donny Lowery and Mac McAnally.
Notable Recognition
The song is one of Alabama's biggest hits and helped to establish their career in country music.
Duration
The running time of "Old Flame" is 3:10.
Song Content
The song tells a story about a man who still has feelings for a past love, referring to her as an 'old flame.'
Record Label
The song was released under the RCA Nashville record label.
Peaked Position
"Old Flame" marked Alabama's third number one on the country chart.
Song Theme
The powerful lyrics deal with the theme of lingering love and heartache after a breakup.
Alabama Band
During the release of this song, the band consisted of lead singer Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook, and Mark Herndon.
Song Impact
"Old Flame" continues to be a popular choice for Alabama's live performances even decades after its release.
Platinum status
The album "Feels So Right" which includes "Old Flame," achieved a multi-platinum status.
Other Charts
Besides topping the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles, the song also reached number 56 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Song's Legacy
The song is often considered one of Alabama's signature songs, helping to define the band's unique sound.
Musical Awards
Although "Old Flame" didn't win any awards itself, the album "Feels So Right" won the Academy of Country Music (ACM) "Album of the Year" award in 1982.

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