My son and I used this as the entrance music for my husband's funeral on Friday 14/01/2022; it's been the favourite film of mine, my husbands and my sons for many many years, excellent film, excellent cast, excellent soundtrack. We miss you Dean x x x
Remember watching this movie at around 13, Im a big movie nerd but this alwayz has a place in my my movies hart. This song is 1 that will always be with me ( if you can understand that ) I struggled with school and its followed me into adulthood, listening to this track almost 25 years later still makes me hope. Deeply sorry for your loss, my on and off girlfriend pasted... 3 years ago and I find Im still trying to find some sort of life after. Hope you have.
This movie is just so underrated....an amazing sound track. The CD version of The Flame Still Burns is one of the greatest songs ever recorded. I get chills everytime I play it. Bill Nighy is GOLD !!!
The "Go on" from Les to Ray is so heartwarming a (spoilers) willingness to let this song he's been so protective of be sung after 2 decades. But then Ray allowing Les to sing it well it's been 25 years and it still brings tears to my eyes
I 1st saw this film as a teenager, Brian walking on to play his guitar solo made me tear up. I've just watched this now aged 38, Brian walking on to play his guitar solo still makes me tear up!!!
One of the best films ever made, I have the DVD but noticed it was on Prime so had a reason to watch it just because it was there. I must have watched it a couple of dozen times and still laugh out loud. Excellent cast brilliant music. I’m off to watch it right now 😂
Theres one big problem with this film.... it ends. i wish it was longer. easily a top five film for me, ive been watching it again, its one of those that once i start watching it i'll watch it every night for at least a week.
This was played at my dads funeral March 2013. I first discoved this whilst I was in a band between the ages of 13-15. I showed it to my Dad and ever since watching it on VHS, we loved it an never tired from watching it together, laughing all the way through an welling up at the end. What a great film, the best era of music for sure. Something that'll stay with me for the rest of my days. Love you Dad R.I.P.
Watched this movie when it first came out. Watched it several times since. My dad and brother died in 2011 within the space of two weeks to cancer. Both were buried together. When I would go to their gravestone I would talk to them and leave it with “the flame still burns” as I walked away. Gets to me every time. My mum died in February of this year, was cremated and ashes buried just above them in the same place. The flame still burns mum. Love you and miss you ❤
As a musician, one of the many who gave his life to the craft and never made it, this movie filled me with the sadness of what might have been. The musical scenes and scenarios are very real. Especially the gig in Holland where the band tanked. They had the wrong audience, a bunch of kids, and were almost laughed off the stage. Personally, I have had my band thrown off the stage before we even got through the first song. Not because we were bad but because the bass player was too stoned to play. I have been booed off the stage. I have had gigs where they didn't pay me. I have had expensive gear stolen. Had someone turn off the power to the stage mid set. Ah, the joys of Rock n' Roll . . . still I chased it. Now I am 57 and only gig occasionally. I just watched this movie for the 2nd time and it made me a little melancholy, but at the same time I had to smile. This is one great movie.
The older you grow the more you get to understand the depth in the words you first heard with young ears.The blackest of comedy has tragedy at its heart & you feel a desperate need to see everybody reach their goal. Laughing at the scenes despite the twists of fate that conspire to frustrate the main characters . Theres a little of all our lives played out in this film which is why it resonates to much .That combined with some fine cameos and decent soundtrack . Last scene is very touching and poignant
100% agree my uncle introduced this film to me when I was just coming into my teens. I thought it was funny and liked the music. I watched it again the other day, pushing 30 now, this film has a lot more depth and significance to it than I could understand first time round. And this scene perfectly encapsulates exactly what you said
I love this film. First watched it years ago with my dad when i was still a kid and it's one of my all time favourites. The words in this song meant a lot then but even more so now. This song was played at my dad's funeral when he passed, it moved me years ago and now it has so much more meaning ❤
This movie is incredible. I watched it when It first came out and watched it countless times since. When I talk to my dad, mum and brother at their gravestone. I always say to them “the flame still burns” ❤
Growing up, this song alone helped my panic attacks and helped me with my depressive episodes. This movie shows you the power of love and coming together no matter what. The music is something rare to find now.
Watched the film again last night. Watched this clip again and tears to my eyes again! Everyone is great in this, but soft spots for Bruce Robinson and Jimmy Nail. Great stuff all round.
The true portrait of every band who ever loved playing music together despite all the conflicts it brings. I'm a rock singer too, and just like in this film our bassist hates my guts. Hello Rik, good luck to you.
I live a life that's surreal Where all that I feel I am learning Oh life, has been turned on the lathe Reshaped with a flame that's still burning And in time, it's all a sweet mystery When you shake the trees of temptation Yeah and I, I know the fear and the cost Of a paradise lost in frustration And the flame still burns It's there in my soul for that unfinished goal And the flame still burns From a glimmer back then It lights up again in my life In my life, yeah I, I want my thoughts to be heard The unspoken words of my wisdom Today, as the light starts to flow Tomorrow who knows who will listen But my life has no language in love No word from above is appearing Oh the time, in time there's a fire that's stoked With a reason of hope and believing And the flame still burns It's there in my soul for that unfinished goal And the flame still burns From a glimmer back then It lights up again in my life In my life, yeah Keep rolling keep that flame still burning Keep on rolling while the world keeps turning Yeah, keep a'rolling Yeah, keep a'rolling, yeah And the flame still burns It's there in my soul for that unfinished goal And the flame still burns From a glimmer back then It lights up again in my life In my life, yeah
Jimmy Nail, one of the most underrated voices in the music industry. Any film that has Jimmy, Tim Spall, Bill Nighy & Billy Connolly in has to be great, and it is.
Just finished reading Jimmy's book a Northern soul, and he says this is a great little film........he isn't wrong, such a shame it didn't get the reception it deserved. One of my all time favourites. Jimmy's vocals on this are out of this world 🌎.
hJYIRI GKK Well, they’re different; spinal tap was a slapstick comedy and this is more light comedy-drama. But in terms of rock mockumentaries I think this has more heart and soul more character depth better better characters spinal tap is just silly & funny but more like an hour and a half SNL sketch. I guess they’re different it’s like comparing apples and oranges. For laughs maybe spinal tap but for heart soul and story - still crazy.
sometimes music is more than just singing and instruments.. its a feeling... a deep understanding and nothing can take that from you. Always Rock brother!
I grew up in this age group and thus movie deeply touched me because this was my life in music. It seemed to flood all of my memories. It's too bad we all must grow old one day and our dreams playing music have to fade. The girl in this movie is beautiful and she reminds of being young with my wife and in love. This movie and this particular song bring back all of the memories of having Hopes and Dreams and Love in your life. This kind of music is what I remember. These guys have brought all of this back to life. Great movie. Wish it could go on forever.
Saw this for the first time the other day ... Rock and roll bonds never die it's a shame the bands that write them do .. Legendary cast and film ... British classic shame it's overlooked..
Not seen this film in years, this evening I'm sat at home watching californication and in one random scene Tim Minchin is sitting there with a guitar playing this song, such a cool little suprise.
For all of the people that are posting such positive and heartfelt comments.. you are all absolutely and without doubt correct! This is definitely a movie meant to be seen more than once and the soundtrack is definitely.. definitely in capital letters definitely definitely definitely worth listening to often!
This was a great film and not very well known, written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. I think Chris Difford from Squeeze helped to co write this song. The guy who comes on at the end to play lead guitar is Bruce Robinson who wrote and directed "Withnail and I" a cult film of tremendous quality.
Ive been in bands all m life, and at 60 years o& age my original is reforming after 30 years, so this film i can relate to so well, we might even play some of the film tracks
Found this movie while browsing the miscellaneous section at Blockbuster’s 20+yrs ago. Watched it 2-3 times before taking it back and found it again yrs later at a used dvd store and bought it. Such a great and underrated film with great music
I worked with many bands and some of the best, never made it. Some split, like Strange Fruit. The world will never see their genius. FOr me this song represents those bands and is why I've seen this film over 50 times! *PARP* Dutch cutty!
Esta película está tan bien hecha que cuando la vi por primera vez, hace muchos años, cuando era adolescente, de verdad creí que los Strange Fruit existían y que esta era una película de su carrera y me puse a buscar discos de ellos, infructuosamente XD
I believe all the songs that they perfor in the film were written espeially for the film so that Strange Fruit would have a real history!! The performers of the songs were the principal acors so far a lyrics were concerned. As a fan of the 60's I was never quite so keen on the Glam Rock but if Strange Fruit had been around then I would have worship them!!!!
This song means so much to me especially now that my wife sue has been told that the cancer she has is untreatable because she can't tolerate radiotherapy and chemotherapy will isn't an option as it will take the last of her strength
Totally love this film!! Was never a music fan but the performances and singing of the principals is awesome!!! The songs also way up with the best too.
My son and I used this as the entrance music for my husband's funeral on Friday 14/01/2022; it's been the favourite film of mine, my husbands and my sons for many many years, excellent film, excellent cast, excellent soundtrack. We miss you Dean x x x
🙏🙏🙏
This is so beautiful, and what a send off! To be surrounded with love is so important, and he was so lucky to have you in his world.
Remember watching this movie at around 13, Im a big movie nerd but this alwayz has a place in my my movies hart. This song is 1 that will always be with me ( if you can understand that ) I struggled with school and its followed me into adulthood, listening to this track almost 25 years later still makes me hope.
Deeply sorry for your loss, my on and off girlfriend pasted... 3 years ago and I find Im still trying to find some sort of life after. Hope you have.
So sorry for your loss!
Sorry for your loss ❤️
This movie is just so underrated....an amazing sound track. The CD version of The Flame Still Burns is one of the greatest songs ever recorded. I get chills everytime I play it. Bill Nighy is GOLD !!!
It's a brilliant movie! And what a cast! Jimmy sounded great. This song IS an epic Mick Jones penned anthem.
Why Bill Nighy is not Sir Bill i will never know after an amazing career.
I'M NOT FIFTY! 🎂
I get chills, too and I am Close to tears because it was the very best time for people of my age
Underrated film. One of my favourites of all time
Watched it often, amazing film.
the reason you don't have a down vote... is because you're fu*ing right ;)
Have seen this film several times. Got the soundtrack. Great music.
if i could upvote 500 times i would
if i could upvote 500 times i would
Bill Nighy and Billy Connolly in the same movie - f'ng brilliant!
And you forgot to add the great Timothy Spall
@@fabianfaber7105 The Minister of magic and Wormtail rocking on the same stage ;l-)
The "Go on" from Les to Ray is so heartwarming a (spoilers) willingness to let this song he's been so protective of be sung after 2 decades. But then Ray allowing Les to sing it well it's been 25 years and it still brings tears to my eyes
I 1st saw this film as a teenager, Brian walking on to play his guitar solo made me tear up. I've just watched this now aged 38, Brian walking on to play his guitar solo still makes me tear up!!!
gets me every time
amazing scene, never have enough of it
not just me then :)
You're not alone pal!
Ditto
I must have watched this movie about 30, 40 times, and I still bawl like a baby over this scene. One of my top ten favourites.
Believe me you’re not the only one.
Same!!!!
Me too - 60 year old former hard man :D
Same here man. 54 now, son that also rocks with his piano and guitar. Proud to have passed him this kind music.
Im norwegian, and I watch it every year. Just like Big Lebowski.
One of the best films ever made, I have the DVD but noticed it was on Prime so had a reason to watch it just because it was there. I must have watched it a couple of dozen times and still laugh out loud. Excellent cast brilliant music. I’m off to watch it right now 😂
Theres one big problem with this film.... it ends. i wish it was longer.
easily a top five film for me, ive been watching it again, its one of those that once i start watching it i'll watch it every night for at least a week.
The film may end but the flame still burns!
This was played at my dads funeral March 2013. I first discoved this whilst I was in a band between the ages of 13-15. I showed it to my Dad and ever since watching it on VHS, we loved it an never tired from watching it together, laughing all the way through an welling up at the end. What a great film, the best era of music for sure. Something that'll stay with me for the rest of my days. Love you Dad R.I.P.
Watched this movie when it first came out. Watched it several times since. My dad and brother died in 2011 within the space of two weeks to cancer. Both were buried together. When I would go to their gravestone I would talk to them and leave it with “the flame still burns” as I walked away. Gets to me every time. My mum died in February of this year, was cremated and ashes buried just above them in the same place. The flame still burns mum. Love you and miss you ❤
Love to you and your family!
Keep the flame burning. I reckon you will see them again when the time is right! Cheers!
One of the greatest film endings ever! Superb film all round, if you haven't seen it, do so you won't be disappointed!
What a great fucking movie.
Every few months I get a powerful urge to rewatch. Always makes me laugh, always brings a tear to my eye.
@John Caulfield How the hell has Bill Nighy been left off the honours list is beyond me
Glad to see so many people found this movie.... its rare to see one this good.
+flagemdown66 i first watched it when i was 5 and i loved itand i still do :) one of my favourite films
+flagemdown66 not nearly enough, still too under rated
I saw it only a coupe of times on cable. Hard to find... And it's a great movie!
As a musician, one of the many who gave his life to the craft and never made it, this movie filled me with the sadness of what might have been. The musical scenes and scenarios are very real. Especially the gig in Holland where the band tanked. They had the wrong audience, a bunch of kids, and were almost laughed off the stage.
Personally, I have had my band thrown off the stage before we even got through the first song. Not because we were bad but because the bass player was too stoned to play.
I have been booed off the stage. I have had gigs where they didn't pay me. I have had expensive gear stolen. Had someone turn off the power to the stage mid set.
Ah, the joys of Rock n' Roll . . . still I chased it.
Now I am 57 and only gig occasionally.
I just watched this movie for the 2nd time and it made me a little melancholy, but at the same time I had to smile. This is one great movie.
The older you grow the more you get to understand the depth in the words you first heard with young ears.The blackest of comedy has tragedy at its heart & you feel a desperate need to see everybody reach their goal. Laughing at the scenes despite the twists of fate that conspire to frustrate the main characters . Theres a little of all our lives played out in this film which is why it resonates to much .That combined with some fine cameos and decent soundtrack . Last scene is very touching and poignant
100% agree my uncle introduced this film to me when I was just coming into my teens. I thought it was funny and liked the music. I watched it again the other day, pushing 30 now, this film has a lot more depth and significance to it than I could understand first time round. And this scene perfectly encapsulates exactly what you said
Yes, it brings back how amazing the seventees were
Shit, did you ever move on to reviewing full time?
No joke your words gave me goosebumps x
Still my favourite film ever! All these years later . After all this time the flame still burns, love ya man ......
For anyone that's ever played in a band at any level - Stephen Rea's expressions 2:28-2:31 says it all really!
Best rockmovie ever, not only cause of the flame still burns, 'cause the movie feels authentic! ❤❤❤❤❤
I love this film. First watched it years ago with my dad when i was still a kid and it's one of my all time favourites. The words in this song meant a lot then but even more so now. This song was played at my dad's funeral when he passed, it moved me years ago and now it has so much more meaning ❤
This movie is incredible. I watched it when It first came out and watched it countless times since. When I talk to my dad, mum and brother at their gravestone. I always say to them “the flame still burns” ❤
Growing up, this song alone helped my panic attacks and helped me with my depressive episodes. This movie shows you the power of love and coming together no matter what. The music is something rare to find now.
Bill nighy is a born rockstar, if he hadn't been an actor he would've been an awesome frontman
"Cockney rebel, you get two points for that". xD Fucking love Beno.
One of my favorite films It takes you from crying with laughter to just crying.
I love this movie, I'm a man of the eighties and nineties and this movie touch me,
Greetings from Iquitos, Perú.
Watched the film again last night. Watched this clip again and tears to my eyes again! Everyone is great in this, but soft spots for Bruce Robinson and Jimmy Nail. Great stuff all round.
The true portrait of every band who ever loved playing music together despite all the conflicts it brings.
I'm a rock singer too, and just like in this film our bassist hates my guts.
Hello Rik, good luck to you.
I'm a bassist and I hated the singer that use to be in my band lol.
From France, wondering why this hilarious, bittersweet comedy is so underrated. A cult movie
Do not know why so many people have never seen this movie. One of my favorite. Right after wathing I got the soundtrack.
I live a life that's surreal
Where all that I feel I am learning
Oh life, has been turned on the lathe
Reshaped with a flame that's still burning
And in time, it's all a sweet mystery
When you shake the trees of temptation
Yeah and I, I know the fear and the cost
Of a paradise lost in frustration
And the flame still burns
It's there in my soul for that unfinished goal
And the flame still burns
From a glimmer back then
It lights up again in my life
In my life, yeah
I, I want my thoughts to be heard
The unspoken words of my wisdom
Today, as the light starts to flow
Tomorrow who knows who will listen
But my life has no language in love
No word from above is appearing
Oh the time, in time there's a fire that's stoked
With a reason of hope and believing
And the flame still burns
It's there in my soul for that unfinished goal
And the flame still burns
From a glimmer back then
It lights up again in my life
In my life, yeah
Keep rolling keep that flame still burning
Keep on rolling while the world keeps turning
Yeah, keep a'rolling
Yeah, keep a'rolling, yeah
And the flame still burns
It's there in my soul for that unfinished goal
And the flame still burns
From a glimmer back then
It lights up again in my life
In my life, yeah
Just watched this film,loved it,But when he started to sing this song,got tears in my eyes,brill song,
Jimmy Nail, one of the most underrated voices in the music industry. Any film that has Jimmy, Tim Spall, Bill Nighy & Billy Connolly in has to be great, and it is.
Makes me cry like a baby every time I watch this scene
I agree with you friend, beautiful scene
Me too
+Criysti Thomas (Marchioness)
Like me
me too :)
One of my comfort movies, this and Airheads. Probably seen them hundreds of times quite literally
The words of this song are so beautifully poetic. The movie is hilarious, but the song makes me cry.
Just finished reading Jimmy's book a Northern soul, and he says this is a great little film........he isn't wrong, such a shame it didn't get the reception it deserved. One of my all time favourites. Jimmy's vocals on this are out of this world 🌎.
Why is this not out on Blu Ray? Simply the best film about a Rock Band ever.
I think its even on that. Crazy at least is the 2nd best mate. I do love Tap.
d d actually Still Crazy is way better
hJYIRI GKK Well, they’re different; spinal tap was a slapstick comedy and this is more light comedy-drama. But in terms of rock mockumentaries I think this has more heart and soul more character depth better better characters spinal tap is just silly & funny but more like an hour and a half SNL sketch. I guess they’re different it’s like comparing apples and oranges. For laughs maybe spinal tap but for heart soul and story - still crazy.
It’s criminal that this movie didn’t make it big in the US. They would’ve loved this if they had known about it
@@CW-ke8rk The horror Director Mick Garris thinks its the best film about a rock band ever...I agree. He should know he was in a band in the 70's
Asa singer i lost my voice abd my Musical sensuality due to a stroke.. My band separated. Can't se this movie without tears.
sometimes music is more than just singing and instruments.. its a feeling... a deep understanding and nothing can take that from you. Always Rock brother!
God, i fcuking love this movie!
whats the name of the movie?
Still crazy
I love this movie.
I grew up in this age group and thus movie deeply touched me because this was my life in music. It seemed to flood all of my memories. It's too bad we all must grow old one day and our dreams playing music have to fade. The girl in this movie is beautiful and she reminds of being young with my wife and in love. This movie and this particular song bring back all of the memories of having Hopes and Dreams and Love in your life. This kind of music is what I remember. These guys have brought all of this back to life. Great movie. Wish it could go on forever.
absolutely LOOOOOOOOOVVVEEEE this movies and this part!!!!!
Billy ... It's 2024. And we are STILL WAITING !!!
Really love this movie!!
Up and down during living life, but the flame still burn.
great scene...gret song. love it
Saw this for the first time the other day ... Rock and roll bonds never die it's a shame the bands that write them do .. Legendary cast and film ... British classic shame it's overlooked..
I love how you've just found it. It's a thing of beauty and this song as actually covered by Foreigner. :)
Got to be my all time favourite movie, love this track
Always end up with tears in my eyes every time I watch this scene. Awesome movie!!
me too
Not seen this film in years, this evening I'm sat at home watching californication and in one random scene Tim Minchin is sitting there with a guitar playing this song, such a cool little suprise.
One of my all time favorite films. So good
What a great reaction given by lead singer to guitarist ...in loce with this song
One of my very favorite movies. Love it!!
this is the best film in this style,I like it
STRANGE FRUIT: The greatest rock band in the world that never existed.
Growing up with this music and this movie taught me so much growing up. I'm so thankful I had this growing up.
One of my favourite films of all time, still sends the shivers up and down my spine. Brilliant thanks!
For all of the people that are posting such positive and heartfelt comments.. you are all absolutely and without doubt correct! This is definitely a movie meant to be seen more than once and the soundtrack is definitely.. definitely in capital letters definitely definitely definitely worth listening to often!
Love this movie,it will become a classic....:):)
This was a great film and not very well known, written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. I think Chris Difford from Squeeze helped to co write this song. The guy who comes on at the end to play lead guitar is Bruce Robinson who wrote and directed "Withnail and I" a cult film of tremendous quality.
Mick jones of foreigner co wrote it
Foreigner even recorded it, think some lyrics were changed.
great song from the great rock band never exist in rock history.
Changes me forever this movie god bless her below!! ❤
Dutch curry!
I just rewatched it and I'm crying like a baby
It's our wedding song which happens to be 20 years today. Valentines day. And it's still burning. X
Love ya man, Brian. :)
Ive been in bands all m life, and at 60 years o& age my original is reforming after 30 years, so this film i can relate to so well, we might even play some of the film tracks
Great film,very underrated.
Bill nighy is fantastic in this film.
And the flame is still burnin‘ ❤️🔥
If you watched the movie, is just a big piece of..WoW.
This clip will do meanwhile
Found this movie while browsing the miscellaneous section at Blockbuster’s 20+yrs ago. Watched it 2-3 times before taking it back and found it again yrs later at a used dvd store and bought it. Such a great and underrated film with great music
Love this movie so much, and this song always makes me cry. Bruce Robinson...well, what can I say.
John Caulfield or you can just say “what a beautiful man”. That’ll work :)
tim spall .jimmy nail. bill nighy . legends
Billy Conolly, Stephen Rea...
Bricky Boy4 lets not forget Bruce Robinson & Rea! Long Live Brian.
I love this film so much and I love jimmy nails tone and voice!!
I worked with many bands and some of the best, never made it. Some split, like Strange Fruit. The world will never see their genius. FOr me this song represents those bands and is why I've seen this film over 50 times!
*PARP*
Dutch cutty!
I love this movie
Greetings from Iquitos, Perú
Todo un espectáculo de Rock y sentimientos,la mejor película musical de todos los tiempos junto a Rock Star 🤘🏻⭐
GREAT song, GREAT film
I love this movie and music not sure how many times i have watched it but i know its more then 2 handful
One of my favorite movies ❤️
No entiendo porque esta película no es más conocida en el mundo. Es de las mejores películas de música
this film came out the year my eldest was born, she loves the movie and this is her fave song, shes even learned it on her guitar
LOVE this movie, and this part especially...........
25 years ago. The flame still burns. :)
This vid brings a tear to my eye every time!
Great song, even better movie.
Esta película está tan bien hecha que cuando la vi por primera vez, hace muchos años, cuando era adolescente, de verdad creí que los Strange Fruit existían y que esta era una película de su carrera y me puse a buscar discos de ellos, infructuosamente XD
I believe all the songs that they perfor in the film were written espeially for the film so that Strange Fruit would have a real history!!
The performers of the songs were the principal acors so far a lyrics were concerned.
As a fan of the 60's I was never quite so keen on the Glam Rock but if Strange Fruit had been around then I would have worship them!!!!
Makes me want to Rock with my band.
La mejor pelicula musical de toda la historia,entrañable,piel de gallina
Totalmente Bro!!!
One of my favorites. Everytime I'm feeling down, I watch it or Billy Elliot. My mood is instantly better.
Just come across this,brilliant song
wonderful....
Still Crazy yeah g8t film...
Great song and movie !
Beautiful.... song
This song means so much to me especially now that my wife sue has been told that the cancer she has is untreatable because she can't tolerate radiotherapy and chemotherapy will isn't an option as it will take the last of her strength
This is a great movie and an awesome song.
If you have a dream never give up.
LOVE this film, fantastic job by all concerned
Gets me every time,brilliant!
The flame still burns is a great song. I prefer this version over the original Foreigner one.
This is my FAVORITE rock movie and a GREAT song written by Mick Jones of Foreigner....
Such an amazingly underrated film. So many memories, the flame definately still burns.
I'e watched it over 100 times and owned over 20 copies. :)
Totally love this film!! Was never a music fan but the performances and singing of the principals is awesome!!!
The songs also way up with the best too.
Wonderful film with a real lump in the throat end. One to watch over and over again!