The Dark End of the Street
Spooner Oldham, Dan Penn
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At the dark end of the street That's where we always meet Hiding in shadows where we don't belong Living in darkness to hide our wrong You and me, at the dark end of the street Just you and me I know that time is gonna take its toll We're gonna pay for the love that we stole Ah it's a sin and we know that it's wrong Ah but our love keeps coming on strong You and me, at the dark end of the street Just you and me They're gonna find us They're gonna find us They're gonna find us someday We'll steal away to the dark end of the street Just you and me If you take a walk downtown And you find some time to look around If you should see me and I walk on by Oh darling please don't cry Tonight we'll meet At the dark end of the street Just you and me Oh you and me
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Written by: Chips Moman, Dan Penn
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10 facts about this song
Record Creation"The Dark End of the Street" is a soul song written by songwriters Dan Penn, and Chips Moman in 1966.
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Artist InterpretationAlthough James Carr was the original singer of "The Dark End of the Street", Dan Penn, the co-writer, also released a version of his own in 1994.
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Original ReleaseThe song was first released in 1967 by James Carr, on his label Goldwax Records.
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Song Theme"The Dark End of The Street" is a hit soul ballad that describes a clandestine, extramarital love affair, with the regret and guilt it brings.
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Song ReceptionJames Carr's original interpretation of "The Dark End of the Street" has been highly praised and the song is considered one of the greatest deep soul tracks.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being extremely popular among soul music enthusiasts, "The Dark End of the Street" didn't have a major chart impact in its initial release, peaking at #77 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967.
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Notable Cover VersionsSince its inception, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Aretha Franklin, Ry Cooder, Counting Crows, Linda Ronstadt, Richard & Linda Thompson, The Afghan Whigs, Frank Black, and Cat Power, showcasing its continued relevance and impact in the music world.
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Soundtrack Appearances"The Dark End of the Street" has made its way into several film soundtracks, including "The Commitments" in 1991 and "Payback" in 1999.
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Song RecognitionRolling Stone magazine ranked "The Dark End of the Street" #361 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is an enduring symbol of Southern soul, a music genre that bind together elements of gospel, rhythm and blues, and country music.
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