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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1988 Hit Ranked Among ‘Greatest Power Ballads of All Time’ Revived This Rock Band’s Career

38 years ago today, on April 5, 1988, Cheap Trick released their timeless power ballad "The Flame." Though the song served as the band's first No.1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and went on to ...