On the Dark Side
John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band
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The dark side's callin' now, nothin' is real She'll never know just how I feel From out of the shadows she walks like a dream Make me feel crazy, make me feel so mean Ain't nothin' gonna save you from the love that's blind Slip to the dark side and cross that line On the dark side, oh yeah On the dark side, oh yeah The dark side's callin' now, nothin' is real She'll never know just how I feel From out of the shadows she walks like a dream Make me feel crazy, make me feel so mean Ain't nothin' gonna save you from the love that's blind Slip to the dark side and cross that line On the dark side, oh yeah On the dark side, oh yeah Ain't nothin' gonna save you from the love that's blind Slip to the dark side and cross that line On the dark side, oh yeah On the dark side, oh yeah On the dark side, oh yeah On the dark side, oh yeah
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Written by: John Cafferty Jr.
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12 facts about this song
Band’s Breakthrough"On the Dark Side" is the biggest hit of "John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band". The song catapulted them into the national spotlight.
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Movie OriginThe song was originally part of the soundtrack for the movie "Eddie and The Cruisers" (1983), where it was performed by John Cafferty and heard in one of the key scenes of the film.
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Chart Performance"On the Dark Side" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1984, making it the band's only song to reach the number one spot in the US.
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Lyric StrugglesThe song is about someone struggling to resist the temptation of the "dark side", potentially signifying substance abuse, negative influences, or unhealthy behaviors.
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Delayed SuccessWhile the movie "Eddie and The Cruisers" initially wasn't a success and didn't make a significant impact on the box office, the song "On The Dark Side" gained popularity. As a result, the film later became a cult classic.
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Genre BlendThe sound of "On the Dark Side" blends rock and roll and rhythm and blues, often described as similar to the style of Bruce Springsteen.
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Continuous PopularityDespite this song being their only biggest hit, it continues to keep the band's name alive and is played on classic rock radio stations, decades after its initial release.
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Artist IdentitySome listeners initially mistook the voice of John Cafferty for Bruce Springsteen due to their similar singing styles, causing a bit of identity confusion.
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Album Success"On the Dark Side" is a track from the album "Eddie and The Cruisers - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack", which went triple Platinum.
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Men Behind The SongOther than John Cafferty as the leading vocal, the band members playing in this song include Gary Gramolini (guitar), Pat Lupo (bass), Kenny Jo Silva (drums), Bobby Cotoia (piano), and Michael 'Tunes' Antunes (saxophone).
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Re-entriesThe song had multiple entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Firstly, in 1983, it peaked modestly at 64, but on its re-release in 1984, it eventually climbed to the top.
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Iconic Saxophone SoundThe saxophone solo in the song became recognizable and signature, adding to the overall unforgettable melody of "On The Dark Side".
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