Reach Out of the Darkness
Friend & Lover
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I think it's so groovy now That people are finally getting together I thinks it's so wonderful and how That people are finally getting together Reach out in the darkness Reach out in the darkness Reach out in the darkness And you may find a friend I knew a man that I did not care for And then one day this man gave me a call We sat and talked about things on our mind And now this man he is a friend of mine Don't be afraid of love Don't be afraid, don't be afraid to love Everybody needs a little love Everybody needs somebody That they can be thinking of
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Reach Out of the Darkness" is classified under the genre of Folk Rock and Pop.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1968.
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Song ThemeThe song’s lyrics are a testament to the peace and love movement of the 1960s.
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Song OriginFriend & Lover, the band that performed the song, consisted of husband and wife duo, Jim and Cathy Post. They wrote the song as a response to the social turmoil and war protests they encountered.
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Album Information"Reach Out of the Darkness" is the most popular song on their album "Reach Out of the Darkness and Touch A Sound."
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Song Use in MediaThe song has been utilized in various films and TV shows, including the 2012 film "Argo" and an episode of the 2015 TV series "Mad Men."
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Song DurationThe song runs for a total of 3 minutes and 8 seconds.
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Post-Peak Band StatusAfter the song reached its peak, Friend & Lover didn't chart again, making them one-hit wonders.
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Re-Release FactAlthough the song originally came out in 1968, it was re-released on CD in 1996 as part of the compilation album, "Love Is The Song We Sing: San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970."
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Song Lyrics InspirationThe song promotes friendship, understanding, and connectivity, inspired by the Posts' immersion in the counterculture scene of the '60s.
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