Dark Lady

Cher

About Dark Lady

"Dark Lady" is a pop rock song recorded by American singer-actress Cher, and the title selection from her eleventh studio album, Dark Lady. Written and composed by John Robert "Johnny" Durrill and produced by Snuff Garrett, it was released as the album's first single in early 1974. The song became Cher's third solo U. S. #1 hit on March 23, 1974, and her last until "Believe", 25 years later.


Year:
1985
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The fortune queen of New Orleans,
Was brushing her cat in her black limousine
On the backseat were scratches from
The marks of men her fortune she had won
Couldn't see through the tinted glass,
She said "home James" and he hit the gas
I followed her to some darkened room,
She took my money, she said "I'll be with you soon"

Dark lady laughed and danced and lit the candles one by one
Danced to her gypsy music till her brew was done
Dark lady played back magic till the clock struck on the twelve
She told me more about me than I knew myself

She dealt two cards, a queen and a three
And mumbled some words that were so strange to me
Then she turned up a two-eyed jack,
My eyes saw red but the card still stayed black
She said the man you love is secretly true
To someone else who is very close to you
My advice is that you leave this place,
Never come back and forget you ever saw my face

Dark lady laughed and danced and lit the candles one by one
Danced to her gypsy music till her brew was done
Dark lady played back magic till the clock struck on the twelve
She told me more about me than I knew myself

So I ran home and crawled in my bed,
I couldn't sleep because of all the things she said
Then I remembered her strange perfume,
And how I smelled it was in my own room!
So I sneaked back and caught her with my man,
Laughing and kissing till they saw the gun in my hand
The next thing I knew they were dead on the floor,
Dark lady would never turn a card up anymore

Dark lady laughed and danced and lit the candles one by one
Danced to her gypsy music till her brew was done
Dark lady played back magic till the clock struck on the twelve
She told me more about me than I knew myself

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Cher

Cher ( /ˈʃɛər/; born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer and actress. A major figure for over five decades in popular culture, she is often referred to as the Goddess of Pop for having first brought the sense of female autonomy and self-actualization into the entertainment industry. She is known for her distinctive contralto and for having worked in various areas of entertainment, as well as for continuously reinventing both her music and image, the latter of which has caused controversy. more »

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Written by: JOHN ROBERT DURRILL

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Dark Lady" is a pop song which also falls into the disco genre.
Chart Performance
The song achieved top-ranking status in the US, becoming Cher's third number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Album Appearance
"Dark Lady" is the title track from Cher's 11th studio album of the same name, released in 1974.
Songwriter
The song was composed and written by an American songwriter and producer named Johnny Durrill.
Length of the Song
The song has a duration of just over three minutes, which was a common length for pop hits of its time.
Cher’s Role
Cher not only performed the song, but she also providedlaughing vocals in the song's closing seconds, adding a theatrical touch.
Storytelling Aspect
"Dark Lady" is one of Cher's storytelling songs, as it narrates the experience of a woman who visits a fortune teller and later kills her and her cheating lover.
Awards and Nominations
Despite the song's commercial success, it unfortunately did not garner any awards or nominations.
Live Performances
Cher performed "Dark Lady" in her concert tours, including "The Farewell Tour" and "Dressed to Kill Tour".
Cover Versions
Over the years, a number of musicians have covered "Dark Lady", including Cyndi Lauper and Melissa Manchester, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Legacy
The song stands as one of Cher's signature hits, and it's often played in nightclubs and radio stations alike, cementing her status as a pop and disco icon.
The Music Video
Although there is no official music video for "Dark Lady", Cher's live performances often embody the theatrical, dramatic essence of the song, with Cher usually donning a black outfit and hat, and using props for storytelling.

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