Cheap Trick Live 2012 - "The Flame" 

Robin Zander has one of the greatest voices in rock. He still sounds great. He looks much better than in this video.

Beautiful song..We all grow old but this man sings still sings from his soul..

a rockstar will always be a rockstar no matter what your age is.

From their performance at Daytona in 1988 to now and they still sound amazing. Love the song, love the band, just love the sound of 80's tunes. Cheers!!

Cheap Trick; rocking since '73 and still going hard! So stop with the getting old shit, people!

Great lead singers at this stage of their career usually turned the pitch lower as they grow older.. But this guy continues to sing the song as it was in the beginning when they first introduce this live.. I salute him doing this even if it's harder now to reach those high notes!

The man of 1,000 voices! Cheap Trick is still great! After all these years!

I listened to Robin do this song in 1988 and then came back to listen to this version almost 25 years later. Granted, his voice is rougher but the man can flat out sing. He tackles that high range power note at the end just like he did 25 years ago and that takes courage. No vocal props, no gimmicks, he just goes for it live and hits it. Just watching his face, you can tell the song is harder to sing and the high notes are harder to reach but he makes the effort every time. This guy and this band have been amazing for so long and the fact that they are not in the RRHOF is a crime.

we all grow old, but robin's growing old still rockin' it!

Cant help but respect this 40+ year band!!!

The "man of 1,000 voices"! Love it. Thank you SuperVince1212 !

He looks amazing and sings amazing as well. I love Cheap Trick so much.

The man can sing and he still rocks a pair of leather pants.

my god this man has so much talent and such a beautiful voice

Still an amazing singer!

It's sad to see them older but good to see they're still going.

thanks for such a wonderful song cheap trick! live long..

@least he's stil got his voice!

This is NOT an easy song to sing (I know from experience!)

Robin really has a lovely voice.. always has and still does. Kudos to the guys for still bringing their music to those of us who still rock out to the Cheap Trick sound.

You know, it never hit me until now how Roy Orbison-like this song is, vocally. Robin, keep singing. Just keep singing.

sooo beautiful he is a dream boat ,when he gets 80 he will still be this good ,keep singing baby ,I'll still be listen to you

Thank you! That was a great concert!

Cheap trick are awesome.i could listen to them over and over again very good band I got a album of them and they still rock

all i can said, is really respect, love this song so much

God bless him great job singing that one ..... I sing and it not an easy one and he is 62 ..........

Awesome!!!

I love this song

must be real hard to sing that song when you're over 60, it's a high picht song, I think he is a brave man, good job!

Love that this guy sings this shit just like thirty years ago he does not let up a bit, not one single bit.

Robin Zander has IMO the best voice ever!!!

This is simply an amazing song...I was lucky enough to see these guys a few weeks ago out here on the northeast.The band was good but Robin absolutely blew me away vocally, as well as his obvious commitment to the performance. He sings his ass off.

He did it. No it's not easy when you get older to sing like you did when you were young. I love this song.

IIIIMMOOOORRRRTTTAAALLL....

Blessing to be born with a such a singing voice to share with the world. One of the best, no doubt!

Rock on guys....still one of my favorite bands...

AWESOME!

This band still has it! Wow!

Dude is 59 years old and still sounds great!

And this is for all the vocal dummies who try to say he isn't the vocalist he used to be. He still goes after the power note in this song...live...on stage...in front of thousands...no gimmicks...no tape loops.... And maybe it doesn't sound as smooth or pure as a studio version, but for his age and a live venue, it not only takes guts to go after it, but it sounds pretty damn good too. Lets see Geoff Tate do that with his early work...NOT. He wouldn't even attempt it. Zander rules.

Holy crap Robin still nailing this in 2012! I was in high school when this song came out...

Robin sings more passionately than ever here. Fabulous. And that 12 string bass -wow.

Robin is a very passionate singer. @ 61 years of age he can still hit those notes Not bad Robin, you still rock.

one the best vocalist ever😍😍😍 respect respect respect.... Mr. Zander..

i used to listen to this songs when i was 14 and im still listening to it now im 38 when some body does soimething beautiful like this it doesnt matter if time passes by dont like it dont listen to it this will live longer than you because this is good music

WOW ... Robin Zander is an incredible singer. That dude has got to be pushing 60, still sings like he did 35 years ago. Amazing!

time passes by i used to listeng to this songs on the 80s now im 38 i still love this tunes and im not that kid from back then any more when you do something in life that other people likes no matter how old you are its going to be forever

Bloody Awesome............

Un Espectáculo Completo, Sin Palabras....

He is only 60 years young, Robin is a true legend in rock music and should be respected, not like the wannabes of today...

still has the pipes after all these years saw them in 1978

Guys in CT. It's okay to tune a half step down for Robin. Hook a brother. God I wish I could sing like Robin. Amazing.

I remember when they first came out along with so many other great bands. You would see older people listing to Johnny Cash are some other country singer. Today you see people in there 50 60 and some even 70 listing to Cheap Trick Van Halen ext. The 80's came out with so many top groups and after the 90's started going down hill. It was music then.

Still rocking it out after all these years :)

lets go robin .....ur one of my idol thumbs up for u even u r old hard to song keep a good work idol

Robin with 59 years- old. 😲😍😘💕🔥

This was a great show thanks for video

WE ALL COULD FART AND IT WOULD SOUND BETTER THAN ALL HIP AND RAP EVEN THOUGH ONE COULD NOT CALL RAP OR HIP HOP ANYTHING BUT PEOPLE WITHOUT TALENT TALKING SHIT ! ALONG WITH AUTO TUNE WHICH REALLY SUCKS .

OHH MAN THEY'RE GETTING OLD BUT THEY STILL ROCK'S, YOU'LL BE THE FIRST YOU'LL BE THE LAST WHO'S GONNA SING THE FLAME PERFECTLY,

he is like a wine the older you get the better you become...damn one of the best jams of all time

I love these lyrics! God Bless Cheap Trick!

Whew! Had to watch that one 3 times in a row. Excellent! No matter what people say, The Flame is still one of my favorite Cheap Trick songs. It showcases Robin Zander's voice so well, and in my opinion he is THE BEST in the business! I think they all look and sound great and Tom's bass is a beauty!

so beautiful put, thanks for putting them in their place....he is still awesome....this was my ERA time....I loved these years....would love to go back and re-live them all over again....wouldn't change a thing....Cheap Trick is still freaking awesome!! I'M SO GLAD I GOT TO SEE THEM IN THE 80'S....I JUST LOVED THEM AND STILL DO!! YOU ARE SO RIGHT....THAT'S LIFE....WE ALL GET OLD....THANKS FOR POSTING THIS...

God, I am old!!!! I saw them in 1976 at the Red Lion Inn in DeKalb, Illinois... cover charge $1.00 with 50 cent drafts. Liked them so much I drove to see them again in Freeport, Illinois and Beloit, Wisconsin. Last time I saw them was in 2012 in St. Louis. I used to go into the record store that Rick's father owned in Rockford before I ever saw them as a band. Rick Nielsen-one of the most under rated song writers and guitarists in rock. Robin Zander-one of the most under rated but talented vocalists in rock music (and an excellent rhythm guitarist) and Tom Petersson- one of the more prolific bass players in rock and inventor of the 12 string bass. And Bun E. was an excellent drummer who authored several different drum tutorials. As influential as this band has been...WHY no RRHOF?????

Robin's voice did changed. But just a little bit. He voice still sound so AMAZING. And he still is.so guapo.

Still lov this song reminds me of sum one I loved

yesss they are sounded greattt is really great to see them making this song live !!! HE STILL MAKES US SMILE AND FELL MANY THINGS !! GOOD SONG !!!

My Godness!!!

Robin should be fine. too much alcohol, too many cigarettes. the air is out, the pension is calling!

Love that Beatles guitar!

Oh yeah, and Rick is 66.... rock on

cheap trick is awesome

still sound awesome

Robin still at it on his real 80's hit wow

Another night slowly closes in and I feel so lonely Touching heat freezing on my skin I pretend you still hold me I'm going crazy I'm losing sleep I'm in too far I'm in way too deep over you I can't believe you're gone You were the first You'll be the last Wherever you go I'll be with you Whatever you want I'll give it to you Whenever you need someone To lay your heart and head upon Remember after the fire After all the rain I will be the flame I will be the flame Watching shadows move across the wall Feels so fright'ning I wanna run to you I wanna call But I've been hit by lightning Just can't stand up for falling apart Can't see through this veil across my heart over you You'll always be the one You were the first You'll be the last I'm going crazy I'm losing sleep I'm in way too deep over you You'll always be the one You were the first You'll be the last

At least they are singing live !! How many so called super groups ( I'm talking those who have been superstars for at least 36 months and need voice enhancements to sound great because their voice needs a rest ) can do the same, I rest my case

Wow...what a voice....robin still got it....spectacular song....and I been a die hard cheap tricks fan for long time....80s music stuck with me for ever...and still loving every minutes of it.....mesmerizing and beyond spectacular...80s era been most memorable....and 90s also...70s been fantastic...2000 fantastic....

OK, Robin's getting older, and yes, he has a little trouble hitting a few of those notes now, but most rock "singers" could never sing it this good, plus the sound quality on this SUCKS!!!

His voice has lost a small bit of it's edge. He still can sing though, kind of redeemed himself at the end. That live performance from Daytona in 1988 is still unreal.

his voice is awesome. Soul.

Thats right baby....Rock till you drop. Screw the nursing home.Do what you love till you die.Cheap Trick Rocks!

The twin flame. Gotta ya. Great tune.

que bello eres, por siempre!!

Have to agree with previous posts that they sound different. Not the same but that is what age does to everyone! Still an all time great and I gave it a thumbs up.

i hate to say but..man this sounds awful. its ashame because this was one of my favorite songs in high school. it is still agreat song from a great band.

Chloe, I have a video of Robin talking with you. Contact me if you want a copy! Super Vince...brilliant upload. Thanks for helping me relive this show!

How many girls remember this song and how many eyes always remembering what they've seen what they've done and it's kind of guys wake up

He is still beautiful

They've all aged so much, but they are still the greatest band ever!!!

Nielson still loves being Nielson. Zander's voice is pretty much shot. He brought much joy in his time though.

Best singer in rock 'n roll...STILL!!! The band isn't too bad either! ; )

ciertamente admiro la vos de este tipo conserva el tono de vos..a pesar de los años de trayectoria

Incredible, but... It's kind of sad to see them getting older... I almost cried watching the video

Thanks for sharing it...lots of memoirs...

Nice jacket... Dude sounds good

Guys I'm just saying your ladies are listening to the word and we listen to the beat and look at these guys and we should listen to the words

I will be waiting for a dream to be true with you let our hearts together love each other your the reason why my heart beats inside of me I hope you love me as much as I love you your more than I could dream to be with you I love you

This was my first show and for being 12 it was awsome1 Also I got meet Robin1

Amen.

Good