Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles has shared a new recording of “Eternal Flame,” the track she originally co-wrote with songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly that appeared on the Bangles’ 1988 album Everything.
Upon its release, “Eternal Flame” topped the charts in nine countries and stands as one of the Bangles’ most successful singles, alongside tracks such as 1986’s “Walk Like An Egyptian” and a cover of Prince‘s “Manic Monday,” among other classics.
Said Suanna Hoffs of this new take on an old favorite, in a statement:
“I was inspired to sing it again! As I stood before the microphone, I fought back tears of gratitude—for the opportunity to sing a song I have loved and cherished my entire adult life. We’ve grown up together!
“I’ve been touched time and again by stories from friends and strangers alike who’ve expressed how much “Eternal Flame” has meant to them, whether the song played as they walked down the aisle at their wedding, or brought consolation. I still wake up each morning, motivated to sing, to write, to make art, and to find ways to connect. I’m still that same girl with that same emotion—older, and hopefully wiser.”
The personnel for the new recording:
Susanna Hoffs: vocals
Petra Haden: background vocals
Benny Bock: keyboards
Maxwell Flanders: drums
Ryan Lerman: guitars
Justin Meldal-Johnsen: bass
Mixing: Susanna Hoffs, CJ Camerieri, Ryan Lerman, Grant Miliken
Vocal engineer: Grant Miliken
Back in Oct. 2024, Hoffs released The Lost Record, a previously unreleased 1999 collection of music from her solo catalog. This followed 2023’s The Deep End, a collection of covers that saw Hoffs paying tribute to the likes of the Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish and more.
