What is "old flame"

n. (context idiomatic English) A previous girlfriend or boyfriend; a former romantic partner, especially one for whom one still has romantic feelings.

Old Flame may refer to:

"Old Flame" is a song written by Donny Lowery and Mac McAnally, and recorded by American country music band Alabama. It was released in January 1981 as the first single from the album Feels So Right. The song was the group's third number-one single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.

According to Allmusic reviewer Al Campbell - it represented a traditional side to Alabama's repertore.

"Old Flame" is a song written by Reed Nielsen, and recorded by American country music artist Juice Newton. It was released in April 1986 as the third single and title track from the album Old Flame. The song reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.