Other Side of Life
The Moody Blues
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The atmosphere On the streets tonight Is the driving beat Of the world. The word down here On the streets tonight Is the truest music You've heard. So take your share Of the gifts that are there, They all belong to you And, come what may, At the break of each day, We all begin anew once more. We all begin anew [Chorus] Baby, baby, baby Let's investigate The other side of life tonight. The lovers and the fighters And the risks they take Are on the other side of life tonight. Let's lose our way, Go completely astray And find ourselves again. You know the only way to get there Is to take that step To the other side of life tonight. The atmosphere On the streets tonight Is the driving beat Of the world. The word down here On the streets tonight Is the truest music You've heard. So take your share Of the gifts that are there, They all belong to you And, come what may, At the break of each day, We all begin anew once more. We all begin anew [Chorus] Let's lose our way, Go completely astray And find ourselves again. You know the only way to get there Is to take that step To the other side of life tonight.
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Written by: JUSTIN HAYWARD
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Other Side of Life" by The Moody Blues is categorized as Progressive Rock and Synth-pop, combining elements of rock with a strong emphasis on synthesized instrumentation and complex song structures.
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Chart PerformanceThe single peaked at No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, meaning it enjoyed some moderate success in the country.
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AlbumReleased in 1986, "Other Side of Life" is the title track from The Moody Blues' 12th album of the same name.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Other Side of Life" features the band playing in a fantasy landscape and was shown heavily on MTV, showcasing the band's ability to adapt to the evolving music scene.
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LineupThe lineup of The Moody Blues when "Other Side of Life" was released included members Justin Hayward, John Lodge, and Graeme Edge.
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Songwriter"Other Side of Life" was written by Justin Hayward, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist.
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Genre TransitionWith the "Other Side of Life" album, The Moody Blues demonstrated a departure from their earlier symphonic rock sound towards a more electronic and synth-pop direction.
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CertificationThe "Other Side of Life" album was certified Platinum in the U.S. in 1987, indicating it made over one million sales.
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ContemporariesDuring the time when "Other Side of Life" was making waves, The Moody Blues were often categorized with similar big-name bands of the era such as Genesis and Yes.
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ProductionTony Visconti, known for his work with David Bowie and T. Rex, among others, was the producer for the "Other Side of Life" song and album.
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Use in Other MediaThough not as heavily used as other songs by The Moody Blues, "Other Side of Life" has occasionally been featured in compilations and live collections.
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ConceptThe song, along with the rest of the album, is thought to reflect the band's renewed interest in contemporary sounds and technologies, hence the synth-pop overtones.
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