‘80s Music Icon Shares a ‘Highlight of My Life’ originally appeared on Parade.
Susanna Hoffs has likely experienced several amazing moments since breaking out of the Los Angeles club scene in the ‘80s with The Bangles, and yet, the singer is calling one of her recent concert appearances “a highlight of my life.”
Hoffs, 66, took to Instagram on Friday, May 30, to share a clip from her recent appearance at the Beach Life Festival in Redondo Beach, Calif. In front of a massive crowd, Hoffs performed The Bangles 1989 No. 1 hit “Eternal Flame.”
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The clip also features video of Hoffs herself superimposed, adding commentary about the moment with a huge smile on her face and occasional laughs. “This was a highlight of my life—to be able to walk out on the ramp and share such a special moment with the audience!” she wrote in the caption.
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“I finally had the chance to do what I’d always dream of onstage!” reads text overlaid on the video prior to Hoffs beginning her commentary.
“I had thought that it was time to go back and then I didn’t want to go back,” Hoffs said as she watched the video of herself on the ramp. She then rocked back-and-forth to the power ballad before she observed the crowd. “Whoa! Look at all the people,” she added.
At one point in the performance, Hoffs knelt and held the hand of one fan. That prompted her to comment, “I wanted to hold everyone’s hand.”
As she successfully hit a high note during the song’s crescendo, Hoffs held up her hands in victory.
Fans in the comments on Instagram were there to give Hoffs their approval.
“Wow… you are so special and sweet. 😍,” wrote one.
“Protect this woman at all costs!” added another.
“Omg!!this is so beautiful and so moving!! Forever Eternal Flame dearest @susannahoffsofficial ❤️❤️,” a third fan wrote.
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‘80s Music Icon Shares a ‘Highlight of My Life’ first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
