Eternal Flame
Bangles
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Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling Do you feel my heart beating Do you understand Do you feel the same Am I only dreaming Is this burning an eternal flame I believe it's meant to be, darling I watch you when you are sleeping You belong with me Do you feel the same Am I only dreaming Or is this burning an eternal flame Say my name sun shines through the rain A whole life so lonely And then you come and ease the pain I don't want to lose this feeling
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Written by: Susanna Lee Hoffs, Thomas F. Kelly, William E. Steinberg
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
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12 facts about this song
Release DateReleased in 1988, "Eternal Flame" is a loved old school track by The Bangles.
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Record-BreakerThe song rose to fame quickly, reaching No. 1 in nine countries, including the United States, the UK, and Australia, turning itself into an international hit.
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Inspiration SourceThe title, 'Eternal Flame', was inspired from a visit of two band members, Susanna Hoffs and Billy Steinberg, to the Graceland, Elvis Presley's mansion. They saw an eternal flame burning at his grave and felt a deep emotional connection.
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GenreThe song is considered a pop ballad, a deviation from The Bangles' usual pop-rock genre.
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Chart SuccessIt became the Bangles's first number one hit in the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and their second number one hit in the UK Singles Chart.
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AlbumThe song was included as one of the tracks in the Bangles's third studio album, 'Everything', released in 1988.
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Songwriters'Eternal Flame' was written by the group's own member Susanna Hoffs with the Hoffs-Steinberg-Kelly songwriting team.
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Cover VersionsThe popularity of the song led to several cover versions over the years. In 2001, British boy band Atomic Kitten's version topped the UK Singles Chart.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song was listed in Billboard's Greatest Choruses of the 21st Century.
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Music VideoIts music video is iconic, it features the band's members in a blue-ish hue, predominantly featuring Susanna Hoffs singing the lyrics.
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ReunionThe song played a significant role in the reunion of the band. When it was requested at a mutual friend's wedding, it brought the members together.
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Certification'Eternal Flame' received a Gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for shipping over 400,000 copies in the UK.
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