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On This Day: July 9, 1988 – The Flame by Cheap Trick Became the Number One Song in America
On this day July 9, 1988, The Flame by Cheap Trick became the number one song in America. It stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 through July 22 and also reached number one in Canada and Australia. The emotional power ballad marked a dramatic comeback for the band, who had not seen chart...- Pete
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On This Day: April 5, 1988 - Cheap Trick Released The Flame
On this day April 5, 1988, Cheap Trick released The Flame, a power ballad that would go on to become the biggest hit of their career. Known for their energetic rock sound in the late 70s and early 80s, the band took a softer turn with this emotional anthem about love, loss, and longing. The...- Pete
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