Cheap Trick went from hard-working, well-respected journeymen rockers to chart-toppers in the blink of an eye in 1988 with their song “The Flame.” It took a little bit of compromise and pride-swallowing for it to happen, but it paid off by introducing so many new fans to a wonderful band. What is the song about? […]
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