The Flame (single)
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| "The Flame" | ||
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| Single by Arcadia | ||
| from the album So Red the Rose | ||
| B-side(s) | "Flame Game" | |
| Released | July 1986 | |
| Format | 7", 12" | |
| Recorded | Studio de la Grande Armee, Paris | |
| Genre | Dance, New Wave | |
| Length | 4:06 | |
| Label | Capitol, Parlophone | |
| Writer(s) | Arcadia | |
| Producer(s) | Alex Sadkin | |
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| Arcadia singles chronology | ||
| "The Promise" (1986) |
"The Flame" (1986) |
"Say The Word" (1986) |
The Flame was the fourth single released by the Duran Duran off-shoot band, Arcadia. It was released by Parlophone Records in 1986 and was the group's third UK single.
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[edit] About the song
[edit] Music video
The video's storyline revolved around Simon and Nick visiting a haunted house and various unsavoury events occur, mainly to Simon's character.
At one point, John Taylor comes out of the closet with a contract for the band to sign. It was around this time that the three remaining Duran Duran members were preparing to write and record the next album.
The video's treatment is said to have been written by Nick and the various pratfalls that occur to Simon's character is punishment for leaving to go on the boatrace that almost cost his life.
In fact, Simon was in the middle of the South American leg of the race when he had to fly to Spain in April to shoot the video. He then flew straight back to join his team in Uruguay.
The video was directed by long time collaborator Russell Mulcahy.
[edit] B-sides, bonus tracks and remixes
Two of the three remixes for "The Flame" - the 'Extended Remix' and the 'Yo Homeboy Mix' - were both done by Nile Rodgers.
[edit] Covers, samples, & media references
[edit] Track listing
[edit] 7": Parlophone / NSR 3 (UK)
- "The Flame [Remix]" (4:06)
- "Flame Game [Yo Homeboy Mix]" (2:49)
[edit] 12": Parlophone / 12 NSR 3 (UK)
- "The Flame [Extended Remix]" (7:12)
- "Flame Game [Yo Homeboy Mix]" (2:49)
- "Election Day [Early Rough Mix]" (8:58)
[edit] Other appearances
Albums:
- So Red the Rose (1985)
Videos:
[edit] Personnel
Arcadia are:
- Simon Le Bon - vocals
- Nick Rhodes - keyboards
- Roger Taylor - drums
Also credited:
- Alex Sadkin - producer and engineer
