David Gray "Flame Turns Blue"
David Gray "Flame Turns Blue"  
Podcast: Sad Song Queens
Published On: Wed Jun 10 2026
Description: In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by legendary British singer-songwriter David Gray to discuss his poetic ballad “Flame Turns Blue.” David explores the song’s themes of reflecting on your younger self, looks back on the enduring success of his breakthrough album White Ladder, and shares a few memorable stories from the road. Exciting news!  The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards!  The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast Essential Sad Songs, from LoveCat Music.  Stream it now on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w Support the showTo help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist! Find us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueensIf you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee!Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui. Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!