On the Dark Side

John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band

About On the Dark Side

"On the Dark Side" is a song by American rock band John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, though they were credited as Eddie & the Cruisers. The song was written and recorded for the 1983 film Eddie and the Cruisers, and appeared on the film's soundtrack album. The song originally was a minor hit when released in 1983, peaking at #64 on the Billboard Hot 100, though a 1984 re-release of the song helped it gain more fame. The song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, #19 on the Canadian Hot 100, and spent five weeks at #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks.  


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2005
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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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John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band

John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band is the name of an American rock band from Rhode Island which began its career in the 1970s and achieved mainstream success in the 1980s after the departure of the group's original saxophonist, Fred Macari, and his replacement, Paul Jackson. Originally known as simply Beaver Brown, the classic lineup of the group (consisting of John Cafferty on vocals and guitar, Gary Gramolini on lead guitar, Pat Lupo on bass, Kenny Jo Silva on drums, Bobby Cotoia on keyboards, and Michael "Tunes" Antunes on saxophone) started out as a New England bar band based out of Narragansett, Rhode Island and established a huge following up and down the Northeast corridor with strongholds in the beach resort towns of Narragansett and Misquamicu… more »

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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.
Movie Origin
The 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.
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.
Lyric Struggles
The song is about someone struggling to resist the temptation of the "dark side", potentially signifying substance abuse, negative influences, or unhealthy behaviors.
Delayed Success
While 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.
Genre Blend
The sound of "On the Dark Side" blends rock and roll and rhythm and blues, often described as similar to the style of Bruce Springsteen.
Continuous Popularity
Despite 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.
Artist Identity
Some listeners initially mistook the voice of John Cafferty for Bruce Springsteen due to their similar singing styles, causing a bit of identity confusion.
Album Success
"On the Dark Side" is a track from the album "Eddie and The Cruisers - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack", which went triple Platinum.
Men Behind The Song
Other 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).
Re-entries
The 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.
Iconic Saxophone Sound
The saxophone solo in the song became recognizable and signature, adding to the overall unforgettable melody of "On The Dark Side".

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