The Bangles – Eternal Flame
The Bangles – Eternal Flame (1989)
Directed by: Tim Pope
The Bangles’ “Eternal Flame,” released on January 23, 1989, is a timeless ballad that showcases the band’s softer side. Co-written by lead vocalist Susanna Hoffs alongside Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, the song draws inspiration from two eternal flames: one at Elvis Presley’s Graceland and another at a synagogue Hoffs attended as a child. The track achieved significant success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping charts in multiple countries. The accompanying music video, directed by Tim Pope, features intimate close-ups of Hoffs interspersed with ethereal imagery, complementing the song’s romantic and introspective tone.
