Reach Out of the Darkness

Friend & Lover

About Reach Out of the Darkness

“Reach Out of the Darkness” is a song recorded and released by the American folk duo Friend & Lover. Peaking at #10 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, it was the duo's most successful single, and they are often regarded as a one-hit wonder for the selection, mainly because the duo's only other Hot 100 entry (“If Love is in Your Heart”) stalled at #86 a few months later. The title never appears as such in the recording, though the nine mentions of “Reach Out IN the Darkness” in the lyrics come close.  


Year:
1968
3:11
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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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Friend & Lover

Friend and Lover were an American folk-singing duo composed of husband-and-wife team, Jim and Cathy Post. They are best known for their hit single "Reach Out of the Darkness", which reached number 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in the summer of 1968. more »

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Written by: Jim Post

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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.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1968.
Song Theme
The song’s lyrics are a testament to the peace and love movement of the 1960s.
Song Origin
Friend & 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.
Album Information
"Reach Out of the Darkness" is the most popular song on their album "Reach Out of the Darkness and Touch A Sound."
Song Use in Media
The 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."
Song Duration
The song runs for a total of 3 minutes and 8 seconds.
Post-Peak Band Status
After the song reached its peak, Friend & Lover didn't chart again, making them one-hit wonders.
Re-Release Fact
Although 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."
Song Lyrics Inspiration
The song promotes friendship, understanding, and connectivity, inspired by the Posts' immersion in the counterculture scene of the '60s.

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