🎵 John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band - ON THE DARK SIDE - Reaction

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[@harveybojangle475]

This is from a movie about a ficticious band called "Eddie and The Cruisers." That was definitely a saxophone toward the end. And, the song sounds a LOT like early Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's music. The main riff also reminds me a lot of John Cougar Mellencamp's song called "R.O.C.K. in the USA"

[@MyXxx77]

The riff is nearly a carbon copy of Neil Diamond's 'Cherry, Cherry' and that's not at all a bad thing.

[@jonathonmurders4008]

Great movie

[@Gekokujo76]

Was literally just about to comment about how this sound really benefited from the Springsteen and Mellencamp love at the time/in that era. Well said.

[@philpennington826]

LOL the main riff IS similar to the Mellencamp song. Of course, the clapping only adds to the similarity.

[@Motown-1966]

@@bertpainter8385 Nevermind...I think I'd misunderstood you when reading your comment on the 1st go around 😄

[@surlechapeau]

Their "Tender Years" was a hit from the 'Eddie & The Cruisers' movie soundtrack.

[@terryschleuse4134]

Tender years was my favorite, Cannot remember when this came out.

[@surlechapeau]

@@terryschleuse4134 Dark Side released Sep '83 Credited as Eddie and The Cruisers.

[@kathypriest95]

❤

[@paulobrien9572]

The pride of Narragansett Rhode Island this song was featured in the movie Eddie and the Cruisers. It's also how I like my toast On the Dark Side 😁

[@UMfan21]

This takes me back to my childhood. I loved that movie and this album.

[@ChicagoDB]

The entire “Eddie and the Cruisers” soundtrack is excellent…huge success for John Cafferty. The sequel music was good too. I’d say that “Eddie and the Cruisers” and “The Commitments” [both movies about fictional bands] are two of the greatest and top selling movie soundtracks ever. You should watch the movies…they are super. Lots of great songs and sax in both.

[@bretwright8497]

Both of the above movies are incredible from a musical standpoint! I know I am going to show my age here, but do not discount "Heavy Metal" the sound track and animated movie were hugely popular in its day!

[@eddieward341]

I had it on casset and wore it out!! Use to lo e the song "tender years" .

[@thefullnomad6543]

AGREED. Backbeat was cool, too, on the Beatles' oirigin story and the cover band was amazing.

[@peterdubois65]

And don't forget streets of fire!

[@ChicagoDB]

@@eddieward341 - “Tender Years” is my favorite song and performance scene from the film…I always recommend it to “reaction” channels which are doing Billy Vera’s superb “At This Moment”…and vice versa. Tremendous songs…

[@starleemartin1961]

John Cafferty is a criminally underrated rocker. He deserves so much more recognition. You have to check out "Garden of Eden" and "Running Through the Fire" from the Eddie and the Cruisers 2 soundtrack. Those are sooo good!!

[@TripletDad3]

Agreed. I also love Hot Rod Ford from that album.

[@PHILPOP2]

The Garden of eden scene in Eddie and the Cruisers 2 is one of the best scenes ever.

[@detroitpolak9904]

I mean this in the nicest way, But Lex's enthusiasm and her takes on songs just crack me the hell up. An eternal pessimist such as I appreciates people who are excited about music and the arts.

[@danjohnson2986]

Brad’s face when the sax kicked in. I watched to see his reaction. Worth it.

[@jennhurl]

John's voice has always made me think of Bruce Springsteen. I love the grit! 🎵❤✌ Oh Brad, it's a saxophone. I really feel like you should know that by now. 😂🎷

[@raymo6795]

Hi Jen! Remember "Streets of Fire", a Rock nRoll Fable, also starring Michael Pare? Great movie , great soundtrack..(Sorcerer, I can Dream about You, No where fast, Tonight is what it means to be Young)...good stuff Jen

[@TammyBeth1015]

that's actually his curse - the band was wildly popular but he couldn't get a record deal (before the movie) because record execs dismissed him as a Springsteen clone.

[@katiemurray735]

Eddie and the Cruisers was my Mama's all time favorite movie! Thanks for reacting to this song. All these beautiful memories are flooding back to when I was little and we would just rock out together. I miss you mom ❤️❤️❤️

[@benshafer5198]

Wow, had forgotten all about this! Was a good movie/soundtrack and this song made it to #1 on Billboard 100. They were definitely trying to emulate Springsteen. You should check out the movie to get a feel for the time, if the mood strikes..

[@swampdonkey2221]

The movie Eddie and the Cruisers was a staple in my childhood.... Many great songs in that movie ..the song tenders years hits my soul every time I hear it ....love the reactions guys !!!

[@jennhurl]

Stevie Ray Vaughan 🎸 "Life Without You" Live at Capitol Theater

[@WitchessJae]

I love how Brad moves the exact same way no matter the beat or how fast/slow the song is lol

[@lantose]

There goes Brad again….he’s doing “the sway”!

[@dandiscer1373]

Someone is feeding you guys GREAT hidden gems from the 80s that a lot from the 80s probably dont remember.

[@Plan9-3127]

Thanks for doing this one!! Alot of people call John Cafferty the poor man's Bruce Springsteen 😂.. But I absolutely LOVE his music. He's done lots of famous music for movies and is a true talent whom I feel was just never given his due. Check out more of his stuff!!

[@damonbryan7232]

John Cafferty was doing shows while Bruce was still in diapers. Then Bruce grew up and stole everything from John. His sound, stage, persona.

[@Plan9-3127]

@@damonbryan7232 I didn't know that... It certainly makes that statement I heard even more ridiculous..

[@philpennington826]

@@damonbryan7232LOL That's just plain false. John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band formed in 1972. They were an East Coast bar band until they had a single in 1980. A single that didn't even chart. Didn't record a studio album until the soundtrack for "Eddie & the Cruisers" in 1983. Meanwhile....Bruce Springsteen released his first TWO albums, "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J." and "The Wild, The Innocent, And The E Street Shuffle", a whole decade earlier in 1973. So...HOW exactly was John Cafferty "doing shows while Bruce Springsteen was still in diapers," again?

[@latortugapicante719]

@@damonbryan7232 you’re joking right? John stole Bruce’s sound and everything and even TODAY has copied Bruce’s modern day stage attire

[@Chatta-Ortega]

I remember first hearing this song. I assumed it was Springsteen. No matter, good song.

[@connieleighton4375]

This song was a huge hit!! Glad someone finally reacted to it thx guys...♡

[@BrotherWells]

so glad to see this song be used for a reaction video. most do not do this nor heard of john cafferty and its an awesome thing to see

[@sattymike0155]

My parents had me convinced the movie was a true story when I watched it as a kid. 😂 This soundtrack was really good. Have you guys checked out John Mellencamp? He has some songs you should check out.

[@TammyBeth1015]

think about JCM is that the less well known "classic radio" songs are the better ones - "I Need A Lover (Who Won't Drive Me Crazy)" and "Ain't Even Done With the Night" and "Rain on the Scarecrow" are my favorites

[@ChicagoDB]

If you like “sax”…do their song “Tender Years”…another great song from their soundtrack for the movie “Eddie and the Cruisers”. Watch the movie…mostly music because it’s about a “band”.

[@roypartible9759]

Tender Years is such a great song.

[@tweaked7476]

That whole soundtrack from one of my favorite movies "Eddie and the Cruisers" is amazing. Check out that movie for sure.

[@BestofItMoviedoc]

Eddie and the cruisers! That’s how I know them thanks to a movie that became a hit on HBO! They were just a New England band that played bars until they achieved international success when producer Kenny Vance, a longtime fan, offered them the score to a movie soundtrack he was helming based on a best-selling novel about a legendary bar band, Eddie and the Cruisers.

[@Ozzy_2014]

Close. Both bands real and fictional are from New Jersey.

[@AkelaTalamasca]

Man, I remember when this song hit the air, everyone was like "This guy's the next Bruce Springsteen!". And shortly later: nope.

[@Awohar]

Extremely underrated band.

[@TammyBeth1015]

if their albums not tied to movies had been as good as the soundtrack work, they'd have sustained a longer career. Mostly they were not though. That said, this is arguably the best live stage show I've ever seen - they are amazing on stage (not that I've been to dozens of rock concerts)

[@iammeasurme]

Shes just a bright bundle of joy. Always has me smilin

[@gregfagan199]

There's a scene in the movie showing how this song comes together. It's a cool thing to see.

[@TammyBeth1015]

my favorite scene in the movie. I'm a sucker for those "creation" scene. I was reminded of it by the "We Will Rock You" scene in Bohemian Rhapsody

[@petemcfeet28]

I can't speak for everybody, but being a teenager in the 80's and all they had to offer, this song always felt like a guilty pleasure, kind of tip of the hat to ALL of the music I grew up with from my parents. Like at the time, I was exploring Led Zeppelin, The Smiths, LL Cool J, a lot of different things and then this song came out and kids my age weren't supposed to like this song because it mostly sounded like our parents music. But this song, THIS SONG, hit everything that my generation like about our parents generation of music. And the fact that most of their generation didn't really like it, kind of made it ours. Secretly. Like we didn't tell our friends, but we might catch them listening to it too. Maybe that's why music like this was called "catchy", because you would sometimes "catch" someone that wasn't supposed to like this music, liking it. Ha!

[@ginao8935]

Holy crap! I haven’t heard this song in many, many years. I had forgotten about it. I loved this movie when it came out back in the good ol’ days

[@villaincorp7728]

Thank you for Listening to John Cafferty!!!! The Beaver Brown Band is one of my fave bands of all time! they did NOT get the recognition they deserved! They did the entire sound tracks for the movies Eddie and the cruisers 1 and 2. great movies although i liked the 2nd one best because of the music and am actually learning all the songs on guitar. please react to MORE John Cafferty!!!!! watched the movie with my mom as a kid and she had the sound track on vinyl album that we would listen to on the record player! The songs "The new york City Song" (NYC Song), and "Some Like It Hot" are amazing, but all of their songs are amazing. yes saxaphone is a main instrument they use. they had a famous sax player in the band and in one of the movies. i think his name was like Mike Antunes "Tunes" i think?

[@prettyboyfloydms]

I loved Eddie And The Cruisers movie!!! You gotta check out Wild Summer Nights or Tender Years from that soundtrack!!

[@brettrick1]

And matter of time

[@jonclarkson2281]

Brad, I appreciate the way you called your stiff-ass self out at the end! It’s good to know ourselves

[@iammeasurme]

Yep watchin this again. Tryin to imagine wat its like to live in Lex's universe. I guess id say pure happiness an joy at least 90% of the time

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Maybe the best of those 80s '60s nostalgia' songs ♥

[@danwilliams5867]

The song was written for the movie "Eddie and the Cruisers". A fictitious band set in like 1965. This was very wild for early 60's rock. Which was the premise for the whole movie. There are a number of bands out there that this happened too. One in the 70's was Starz. Very different sound, a little too soon for it's time.

[@jhas727]

Seeing Jobn playing at The Ocean Mist was a Summertime must. Missing my home Rhode Island.

[@Ozzy_2014]

The saxaphone player in the 2nd movie really is in the Beaver Brown Band and actually played the music.

[@lisadouglas8828]

They did the entire soundtrack of the movie Eddie and the Cruisers! I loved that movie! That IS a sax.

[@MrToband]

Eddie and the Cruisers is a great movie, part 2 ain't bad either.

[@aussiepie4865]

Two is better in my opinion, music is great.

[@leemiracle6840]

I didn't care for the second one story wise but it's been a long time since I saw it.

[@CalicoCooperFan]

I didnt care for Eddie & The Cruisers 2: Eddie Lives, but the soundtrack was pretty good.

[@ericwilliams1031]

Another song from an 80s movie is Dan Hartman "I Can Dream About You" from Streets Of Fire. Blue eyed 80s soul. Singer is white and the song is used for a black singing group in the movie.

[@travisfield9769]

great movie, now do some songs off of streets of fire

[@I.O.M.]

100%

[@R.POWELL]

YES !! MICHAEL PARE IS SO FINE !!!

[@jerellbond6228]

I don’t care what kind of music ppl like this song just makes you wanna dance

[@chrismorgan283]

This is from an 80's movie about an early 60's band, so the music is a kind of hybrid. It was a saxophone.

[@bob2shred894]

I could see Lex got it straight away. Her smile gave it away. This song was a huge part of my childhood. Eddie and the cruisers was on of my favorite movies of all time

[@DanoJ1984]

Yes-- Eddie and the Cruisers!!

[@donivanpotter2762]

You guys made me smile. Love her energy.

[@darkmagus64]

One of the best movie songs ever. And a good movie.

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

What a great song with so many memories. Tender Years also a great song from the same soundtrack ❤ 🤘❤🇨🇦

[@kenday5735]

These guys are a rhode island bar band who had a moment in the sun with the movie eddie and the cruisers. They are still to this day still playing bars across the Northeast. I have seen them many times. Never disappoint.

[@EarthWalker2023]

Yes!!!!! Down on your knees and tender years

[@johnperkins630]

Was a tenor sax to be exact. They show a tenor and baritone sax in the movie. Sometimes the music isnt about the message, Its about the groove and how it makes you feel. BTW I love the sax and play alto, tenor, and baritone. For my own enjoyment not in any type of band. Am 53 and been playing since I was 13

[@joemachine4714]

This used to pack the dance floor 🕺 they also had a slow dance song too, "Tender Years".

[@richardtaylor8595]

This is another great song from a great movie Eddie and the Cruisers. Another movie you must see. Saxaphone .Love your reactions.

[@galenstone9097]

John Cafferty had a terrific voice.

[@kimberlylopez1476]

Hey guys it's a saxophone in the song Dark Side was in a movie called Eddie and the crurisers

[@williamjones6031]

Love this movie. Still have it on DVD. I got glimpses of Jim Morrison when watchin this. "We're here for the nasty stuff"

[@eddieclay5813]

Almost forgot about this great song. Gave me "Eddie Money - Take me home tonight" vibes with that sax and vocal. Bet you'd enjoy it.

[@ArlynMeylan-jo7hq]

Great music with great pull for dancing flowing well 😊

[@brothadarrell8315]

He'll yeah! The guy that sang Hearts on Fire in Rocky IV

[@Mike-cc3yz]

Great song. Thank you for the reaction. 🎶👍✌️😎

[@Gizank]

I haven't seen this movie in so long. This is a great song.

[@biga8230]

One of my favorites growing up! Was waiting on this one

[@davidwalsh7128]

Darkside was a Top 10 hit, #1 Video on MTV. Beaver Brown is Rhode Island's gift to Rock n Roll. Try video of Tender Years next........

[@jimfenski3111]

Brad I think the term you’re looking for regarding the bouncing would be a “contact bounce” from Lex! As others of said I think you need to see the movie Eddie And The Cruisers to give this song some context. Great job as always and we got a nice signature ooh from Lex right at the beginning!

[@woodymeadows9363]

At the time, I remembered some headlines that this movie was "loosely based" on The Doors. A kind of what-if, at the time.

[@psrandy1]

LEX and BRAD this is from the soundtrack of Eddie and The Cruisers. The music from this film was the 50s/60s style. You gotta watch Eddie and The Cruisers. There are a ton of good tunes from both Eddie and The Cruisers flix. I don't think this is one of the best but it is good.

[@mislili01]

I love the movie Eddie and the Cruisers so much. One of the best soundtracks ever!!!

[@kennethbradford7045]

The entire soundtrack to Eddie and the Cruisers is LIT!!!

[@gary6754]

if you grew up during the 80s and saw Eddie and the Cruisers then you can fully appreciate the song REminds me of my uncle

[@mrbaddog4749]

Both Eddie and the Cruiser's movies were great. Definitely worth a watch.

[@proudarmymom8657]

Must watch the Eddie and the cruisers movie awesome tunes all sung by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown band

[@scottweatherup3565]

Highly underrated band. Micheal "Tunes" Antunes is the best sax player that I have ever seen live. He did a 15 minute solo during Tender Years, it was absolutely stunning. I suggest that you review Tender Years as well.

[@cletushouse906]

Thanks for this one. Always been a fan. Oh yea, like you guys to.

[@angelaevans4362]

Loved this song when I was a kid.

[@chriskirby9021]

Great movies and soundtrack. Wish we had good movies like this nowadays.

[@RFWieder]

Trivia point, the saxophonist from the band played the saxophonist in the movie!!

[@e.l.norton]

Tender Years from the same soundtrack and band is fantastic, as well. So is, "Boardwalk Angel".

[@JonKlinkel]

Eddie & the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives is my favorite movie of all time.

[@marvelharris9540]

This is killer.... love the NJ style rock n roll

[@toddstevens13]

Damn Brad was bopping, then the sax began to rip, and for the first time Brad went off, well for Brad anyway.

[@bobbyg7102]

Used to see these guys back in the late 70s in the New Haven club scene.

[@michaelscott9974]

This is just good old 80's rock & roll

[@williamkidney6031]

Eddie and the cruisers, great movie. Another good movie tune is the Five heartbeats, Are you ready (for me)

[@jerilynbowler6321]

You two crack me up! Thanks for making me smile every day!

[@pressman1788]

Once again Lex brightened up my day!

[@charlespanici4821]

Words and music Love this movie sound track and Eddie and the cruisers two also has some great music can we please bring back the Saxophone!

[@Lorinda212]

I luv ya Lex! You always are so fun to watch your reactions. Genuine

[@kimkoula1005]

One of my favourites...I've not seen anyone do these guys...loved it

[@Horrormoviefan9]

One of my favorite songs. 🧡

[@richardhenderson9767]

You need to watch BOTH movies, "Eddie and the Cruisers", and "Eddie and the Cruisers II, Eddie Lives"!!!😀😀😀 Great movies with great songs in each of them!!!

[@kd0duj]

The second part of the song is where the bass comes thundering in

[@ugaais]

John went to my high school in Rhode Island ..Lasalle Academy…different class though..shout out to my class of 1988…

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

Thank You!!!! This is my favorite song from one of the BEST movie soundtracks EVER. Please check out Eddie and the Cruisers. The entire soundtrack is solid GOLD. It's an 80's movie with a 50's - 60's type song list. Very unique. A must watch and listen.

[@oldscool65]

The power of the Dark Side is strong in that one!

[@seandobson6221]

I loved this movie especially this song.

[@dalehammers4425]

The Eddie and the Cruisers 1 and 2 may be some of the best sound tracks of all time.

[@SIR-DanielHunter]

You have to watch he movie "Eddie and the cruisers" to understand this great song. And the movie was one of my favorites.

[@edithmaxim2041]

One of my favorite movies. Love his singing

[@138NastyNate]

You really need to watch the movie that this song goes with. Its called "Eddie and the Cruisers"....Its a must watch!!

[@peterfromgermany2431]

One oft the Best Rock Songs ever. A shame for Europe, it’s unknown here.

[@jaimeserrano1953]

Hey guys what's up great reaction keep them coming love this song you should watch the movies Eddie and the cruisers.

[@rogerkelly7988]

Just some really great rock and roll