John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band - On the Dark Side (Video)

Music video by Eddie And The Cruisers performing On the Dark Side. (C) 1983 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
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[@bigfoot060775]

Who’s still loving this song 40 years after it began gracing the airwaves!!! 1983-2023!!!

[@crittersintheyard3993]

me!!

[@godfamilycountry2785]

Absolutely ❤it

[@pr7781]

And then some! Prior Military...worked in a maximum "off gid" juvenile offender state facility. For those who earned a video or TV privilege; this DVD/music was their favorite!

[@LucindaRhiannon]

We just watched Eddie and the Cruisers and Eddie Lives the other night. 2 of my fav music movies.

[@lauriecasano6962]

Oh God yesssss!!!

[@tommymann69]

I STILL LOVE THIS SONG. THEY SHOULD COME OUT WITH EDDIE AND THE CRUISERS 3 REUNION

[@russellcrawley2110]

It breaks my heart that this song doesn't get the respect it deserves. It is one of the greatest songs of the 80's.

[@ryanwood1288]

I compare it to being the "Top Gun" or "Roadhouse" of songs of the 80's.

[@davewalker7775]

I second that emotion

[@Frankcastlepunisher74]

John definitely deserves better!

[@guysumpthin2974]

John is the origional , The record industry was trying to avoid having people make the discovery that springsteen & band was just a copy , springsteens first two albums were kind-of forced , born to run sounded more like beaver brown

[@guysumpthin2974]

Bruce probably signed a contract to give up 40% , they promoted him so much

[@davidjenkins2691]

They are the REAL Eddie and the Cruisers, hope they made a few bucks off this deal.

[@mizjazmyne]

John Cafferty.......hands down.....no doubt. When Eddie and the Cruisers came out people were dancing in the theater aisles

[@TomThibert]

Remember it like it was yesterday ! The 80s were a magical time to be alive !

[@loriohanesian7072]

An excellent version!!!

[@NOTHERE2CODDLEU]

Seriously?! Are you exaggerating? That must have been awesome.

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

​@@NOTHERE2CODDLEUI don't even remember it in theaters it became a hit after it aired on HBO tv

[@tommyprice8478]

Love that flik

[@Slinginghotlead007]

Still one of the best soundtracks for a movie ever. Micheal Pere’ did a fantastic job as Eddie and the vocals matched his style perfectly. Absolutely underrated.

[@James_Lindgaard]

What hurt was Bruce Springsteen coming out right away with his version. If not for that this band might've received more recognition.

[@eeeeeeeeeevonne3897]

I was just a kid when I saw Eddie and the Cruisers. I thought Eddie was the most beautiful man I'd ever seen. I still do. I couldn't believe it when I found out it wasn't him singing. His speaking voice sounds so similar.

[@melaniewescott2056]

Love both movies

[@bclaudew3]

Bruce never sang this song

[@JohnDixon-m2l]

Comoin stand up and give this song 😄 it 😤😭 deserves.

[@CaptShriver]

It's still getting respected in 2024

[@johnnorman7708]

How could this be over 40 years ago? I blinked twice and took a 10 minute nap it feels like....

[@Rob-vt1mz]

I know the feeling.

[@rosemarymachado2375]

Love this song

[@lindabergman3127]

It’s a timeless masterpiece ✨🌟🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thomashumphrey48]

Time Is A Funny and Fickle Thing!😅

[@magneto7930]

This song is still killer decades later!

[@jimmymckay73]

One of life's cruelties is you have to get old to truly appreciate your youth .

[@Brandonkissedmydog]

Youth is wasted on the young 🌱🤔

[@MissSandieB]

So true, it hurts

[@kellycarlson8408]

Yes we do

[@RobinDeal-fm8bh]

Brilliant. Well said.

[@popstheheadbanger4160]

Ain’t that the truth!!!

[@BarryPace-f7m]

I'm 58 still loving it

[@Che_mo80]

This song is a classic, real Rock.

[@goldenblue8991]

This is my Dad's favorite song from his favorite movie. He passed away in 1994 a couple of months before I turned five. I listen to this song as a tribute to him, RIP Dad I love you very much and miss you. This one's for you 💙💛❤💚💜

[@fredflintstone9657]

👍

[@karenh.4586]

Sorry about your dad's passing away

[@karaa7595]

😭 our son is almost 5. Poor you. 😔

[@pattimorris6200]

Bless your heart...

[@michaelbeck4653]

rip to your pop's sweetie

[@sarahlitwiller7662]

One of the best things about being a kid in the 80's; being exposed to such great music all the adults and older kids played.

[@allen941]

Absolutely

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

I agree! They truly don't make music like they used to!👍

[@dr.kimcrawford2334]

Best things being a kid in 80's is how now I already knew all the words to like Bohemian Rhapsody because we were there!

[@shanerobinson3455]

I agree, little did we know in a few short years music would turn to shit

[@jameswilliams-zr8co]

80's and 90's talent is so endless

[@preppertv5506]

John cafferty and the beaver browns were a very underrated group

[@koishooter]

Saw them in a little bar in San Diego right after the movie came out. Must have been less than hundred of us crammed in there. They sounded EXACTLY like this. It was unreal. People were paying hundreds to see Bruce sing "Dancing in the dark" that year. I think the cover was like $10, best money ever spent.

[@michaeljameshicks]

Dude!! I was there, living in costa mesa going to USC, that show was epic!!

[@hikewithmike4673]

that is some good medicine!

[@rhondagoodine5480]

I saw them when he had long gray hair in Marion Massachusetts front row center..was just awesome n he sounded the same.. Just awesome 😀😎

[@henryturcotte3309]

@@rhondagoodine5480 They are from Rhode Island. saw them many times.

[@ohger1]

I've seen Bruce and I've seen John. I'll take Cafferty and the band any day of the week.

[@susiejohnson4530]

LOVE their music and John Cafferty's VOICE n THAT SAX!!!

[@thomashumphrey48]

Nothing Like Good Sax 🎷

[@jeniebaxter5278]

Seen Eddie and the Cruisers when I was 5, fell in love with John Cafferty's voice. This song always gets me in a great place of nostalgia.

[@nancyfilingeri414]

One of my favorite movies.. and I'm 70 years old.. Jersey... the best!

[@65coupestang]

MY MOM INTRODUCED ME TO THIS MOVIE MAINLY DUE TO THIS SONG IN FACT I HAD ALWAYS THOUGHT IT WAS MICHAEL PARÉ SINGING THIS BUT NOT UNTIL ABOUT 2020 DID I LEARN IT WAS JOHN CAFFERTY WHO WAS SINGING THIS AND UP UNTIL THEN I HAD BEEN TOTALLY LOST/CONFUSED AS TO WHOM WAS REALLY SINGING THIS

[@DrDommm]

Its 2021 and I am still listening to this song and watched both E&TC1 & 2

[@s.porter8646]

I just woke up...what years is it...

[@twistyagar2784]

Where can I find them

[@kriscoumbe8577]

Is the 2nd one any good?

[@kathysheller9561]

Right here with ya 7/11/21

[@FrenkIgotOne]

Same overhere at 7/18/21

[@sethmann6397]

100%! Probably one of the top five most underrated '80s anthems!

[@algreen4637]

But high school prep rally it was We will Rock you huh

[@johnnyjohnson2589]

John Cafferty made two amazing albums, for both films. Sadly as some have said on here the fictional characters get all the credit. John and the boys are one of the most talented groups ever to be ignored

[@heylad]

Johnny Johnson, Yeah it's the same thing that happened with Dan Hartman's "I Can Dream About You". For the longest time I thought Dan was a black guy with a jheri curl.

[@donwarrington4916]

Bruce Springsteen & the E street band killed this guy

[@r0ckstar666]

Eddie and the cruisers 3

[@Terk131]

@@donwarrington4916 pretty much, yeah. Same sound too

[@donaldstone540]

Plus hero songs in two Sylvester Stallone movies..."Hearts on Fire" for Rocky IV, and "The Voice Of Americas Sons" for Cobra

[@keitherickson8404]

I fell asleep at 19 and woke up 60. youth is truly wasted on the young.

[@johnmelville9300]

I was a child not sure what age but I knew it was great!

[@richardthompson6366]

I was asleep at 19, I just never realized it until I was in my 50s.

[@cherylb6755]

Isn’t it just….

[@eml122]

im with you, on that one!!!

[@LalaLala-em9ef]

The drummer and bass player are kicking *ss!!!!!

[@robertkaufman-sw6wd]

Sax player too!

[@esguillen88]

One of the best songs in the 80s and never forgotten. It should be given more praises back then. 80s the best era in Music-- just pure talented musicians regardless of how they look.

[@invaliduserid5807]

Because there were some ugly musicians including Geddy Lee, at least one of the guys in Steely Dan, Mr Loaf or MeatLoaf, and many more that have "a face made for (being on the) radio."

[@Ariovistus1]

I have seen John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band a few times. I had the privilege of meeting Them too. Great Musicians and Fine Gentlemen! The Best!!

[@poconopatriot567]

Same here!! I remember the first time I saw them at a county fair- their bus was like 2 hours late. They thanked everyone who waited and put on such a great show!! Saw them again at Penns Peak and got a picture with Tunes 🥰

[@Ariovistus1]

@@poconopatriot567 Awesomeness! I saw John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band Several times. On one occasion, Tunes Remembered Me from 10 years before! He Reached out and Shook hands with Me! After the Show, Tunes and John took pictures with Us and Autographed Our Eddie and The Cruisers DVDS! ❤

[@poconopatriot567]

​@@Ariovistus1 Wow, what a wonderful thing for you 😊 I love the bands and musicians who do this - interact with their fans and truly appreciate us! My kind of people 🥰

[@TheThaggs]

One of the best sax solos ever !

[@beaglesguy]

Some would say THE best.

[@JL-77]

Nope.rock and roll girls is

[@jasonjrhartman6225]

Best sax ever

[@sugarmuffin319]

The sax player was with ernie and the automatics for a while and they did an awesome cover of this complete with his epic sax solo😍

[@courier712]

Die to live, Volbeat

[@1suspect241]

Who's still listening in 1994 ? Wait what year is this ? Damn those edibles are strong.

[@elizaconsuegra3069]

2024

[@candicehopkins2344]

Happy munching!!!

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Love the piano and John’s voice. What a band!!!!

[@baronclime6423]

One of the best rock songs EVER! John and the gang should get a hell of a lot more respect. The rhythm guitar rocks, the bass is thumping harder than a trip hammer, and the sax is scorching. Everything to love and nothing disappoints in this song. Thank you guys for writing and performing this. A side note, I prefer the version of the video with the real band and not the film version. I always did get a hoot watching John do that one legged hop thing and you can see the band is having a good time.

[@wendyromero9488]

Awesome voice and music

[@davidwalsh7128]

Get ready for new JCBB. Two singles out this summer--album on it's way....

[@MegaShiva1]

Still one of those songs that one never tires of hearing!

[@jamesrolfe9151]

Now that is classic music it still gives chills

[@stevewinwood3674]

Don't know if my neighbors like this song, but I know they listen to it :)

[@bklynslipnjimmy]

And they love it 😂😂

[@gretchengoulet9109]

@@stevewinwood3674 mine hear it every two days 😊

[@annmarieknapp2480]

One of the best songs out there! Timeless to me!!

[@MetalDaddy]

This song is imprinted on my soul. My father and I used to watch this movie and listen to the soundtrack all the time.

[@jenniferganun3936]

My father is the one that turned me on to the movies. He passed in 2021 so I've been listening to them again as a tribute to him.

[@davidfenstemaker4987]

What movie has that song

[@davidfenstemaker4987]

​@jenniferganun3936 what was the movie was that in

[@MetalDaddy]

@@davidfenstemaker4987 Eddie & the Cruisers

[@MetalDaddy]

@@davidfenstemaker4987 Eddie & the Cruisers

[@theesperanzacompromisebyja9044]

Fake Springsteen with a groove that gives me the chills every time.

[@eddieapr72]

I know it's from the Eddie and the Cruisers movie, but it should read John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band that is correct performer of the song and video

[@MilkAndCornbreadd]

As a fanatic of technicality, musically, I wholeheartedly agree with you.

[@redclark2356]

who gives a shit, just enjoy the music

[@MilkAndCornbreadd]

Red Clark You do, too, obviously, or you wouldn't have commented. :-)

[@redclark2356]

***** nah, just giving you a hard time. But ur right though. Just keep this kinda music alive

[@MilkAndCornbreadd]

Red Clark Correct. In order to do that, the correct titling will definitely help.

[@brianb7995]

Such a great movie for its time I still listen to the soundtrack in 2021 and crank it up everytime Love the sax as well We dont hear these kinda sounds in music now days

[@lisaruttenberg5886]

Omg. 100%. Music now is way to manufactured.

[@ascc6363]

The son of the sax player formed a band in Sydney, Australia called Renegade Funktrain.

[@JaneCooper190072]

We sure don't the 80's rock was the best, a sound unto itself..

[@grbookworm1984]

Just saw John Cafferty last nite, he still has got it.

[@davidbruno5215]

Eliza Coppes Awesome! People are surprised to learn old rockers do still give it up. I still play and I’m in my mid 60’s. The only thing that bothers me are the hot stage lights in summer gigs. DaveB

[@TragicallyDelicious]

Yes he does :D

[@paulamasci3014]

A true artist is not remade. They only develop deeper living color.

[@lipscomb1976]

I would love to see him! Where does he tour? Not around VA

[@fredflintstone9657]

@@davidbruno5215 Cool, bro'....keep rockin'.

[@kathydominick1582]

I'm still loving it❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolviera3067]

Saw these guys numerous times in Rhode Island nightclubs. They bring their A-game every night!

[@natalierampone9750]

Me too!

[@natalierampone9750]

I saw them at The Frat house in North Providence.

[@maryllewellyn4949]

I saw them at Toad’s Place in New Haven.

[@knucklesdragon4040]

Eddie and the Cruisers? BULL. It's John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band. Nothing fictional about these guys. They're great! And SO under appreciated.....

[@davidbruno5215]

Knuckles Dragon You are absolutely correct knuckles.

[@rexsmith9160]

Man..wowsuch.great.talent.still..listen.on.a.weekly.basis..imm.60.an.this.ki nd... of..music.keepss.mee.youuunng.keep.onn.rocking.me.baby.lvv.alll.music.50..60..70..80...an so.on...keep.mee.kikin

[@beaglesguy]

Ditto.

[@davidrichter9164]

We know.

[@alexhaggerty39]

well said

[@robinkocher9673]

I really wish they would put the 2 movies of Eddie and the Cruisers on TV. So the younger kids get to really see true rock and roll. I’m old and loved Eddies Lyrics. And would love the chance to see both back to back.🙏🏼

[@DW3010]

It’s really expensive on Blu-ray too. I think I paid over $30 but you got part one and two in the same Blu-ray case

[@janebook294]

Never happen ,they are erasing ALL history !!!

[@louispistoni8480]

I`m from Rhode Island and have seen John and the Beaver Brown band many time. They should have been way bigger than they were/are. They play every song like their life depends on it. I love Springsteen but John and the band are not just copy cat aslo rans. Even now in 2020 they`re still playing.

[@kristyperez621]

I agree totally!!!!!!

[@jimjohnston526]

The Wild Summer Nights bar scene filmed at Tony Marts in Somers Point NJ. The place was torn down shortly after filming but for nearly 40 years it was one of the hottest spots at the south Jersey shore. My dad spent many nights there in the early 60s. The movie caught the vibe of the place n time exactly.

[@shawnczech6918]

Songs like this are timeless and they'll always be in the hearts everyone who ever listened to him

[@chuckholmes9125]

Real music .........

[@debralogston4943]

I love it after all these years.

[@l.t.9659]

It' s crazy. This song continues to pop up in my head. It stuck with me ever since my mom and I watched Eddie and the Cruisers every chance we got in the 80's. My mom had a crush on Eddie. Lol. Good times.

[@marilynlogiudice5511]

Yur mom had grt taste. Wat a hottie!!! Lol. Watched both movies Caverty deserves all credit for Where is he n how old is he? Google won’t say age

[@the.r-empress9799]

I think all us girls had a crush on Eddie !

[@stephaniegormley9982]

@@the.r-empress9799 Agreed. Also (and this can't be by accident) John Caffety's singing voice sounded like Michael Pare's speaking voice.

[@jrfoleyjr]

I listen to it and I will have it as an ear worm for the next few days. Loving it!

[@payyourselffirst5786]

Eddie and the cruisers!!! wow

[@mardieluebke4675]

All of the music from this movie and the sequel is amazing! Best soundtrack for original music ever.

[@cathytrottier8944]

I will always love this song, it just makes me want to get up and dance

[@cathytrottier8944]

@DuffMckagan-- hi , I am from Montreal , Quebec, Canada.

[@DanDes-j1y]

Love it ,great tune,memories

[@vivianpinto95]

Love this song even now

[@w.rustylane5650]

Michael Antunes was the best ever sax players. His sax is what makes the Beaver Brown band.

[@MrHomerprice]

that sax player is the coolest!! Looks great, stylin threads and boy can he make that sax sing!!!!

[@herrp8765]

Great tune. This was when I had just joined the air force and was living the life overseas. This takes me back almost 40 years. Strong memories, unforgettable song.

[@archerj.maggott1372]

Speaking of that overseas military life, I had actually completely forgotten about this song, and not long ago, I heard it playing on a Korean radio station while alone and riding a bus through the local city one night. I couldn't remember the name of the song or the band, but I knew I had to find out. I have ended up getting blasted from the past by a lot of great, somewhat obscure American songs just like that, while riding buses in Korea.

[@47Brenda47]

Where have they all gone? Nobody sings like that anymore, and it's sad. Thanks for posting, Legacy/VEVO!

[@DonnieDarko1]

❤️❤️❤️❤️👊👊👊

[@user-cy6gf2pj7y]

@mi channnal Springsteen is far too political with his music. I don't listen to his crap! If I want politics, I'll watch the news!

[@patriciatypner6770]

Best rock n roll movie with awesome music

[@nickynap6238]

The louder you play this song the better it sounds !!!

[@tjellis1479]

My neighbors hate this song

[@thelastperfectman4139]

The true test of all great rock! It’s impossible to play it loud enough!

[@tmh462.]

I don't always listen to this song, but when I do--so do the neighbors...

[@melissar6365]

My uncle loved this song & soundtrack (as did I). He passed away suddenly; this coming Saturday will be 6 yrs since he’s been gone. This song will always remind me of him. He is missed so much every day!

[@mordaciousfilms]

I was born in the 90s and this song kicks ass. Music is timeless, imo.

[@StillLivinTheBlues]

What an amazing song.

[@petecirca1979]

This song never gets old. Incredible song.

[@mollywelch1488]

Absolutely true!

[@20thCenturyMan80]

I have older people thinking this is bruce springsteen. I have to correct them, lol. One of my 80s faves.

[@johnhefter3815]

This band just copied Springsteen's sound is all. Like exactly.

[@murraychadwick9362]

80's music will always rule the music industry 👍

[@jamesheath5825]

Since i am older i will have to disagree i was raised in the 50's and 60's FJB

[@bqkmg2037]

Everybody has their own opinion which era of music is their best.​@@jamesheath5825

[@TheHanabi99]

vieleicht der beste rock song der 80 liebe diesen film thx at john & the beavers

[@frankiefelinesalwayswelcom5825]

Thanks John for writing this. Still my favourite after all these years. The movie was awesome also.

[@lynnbucher6023]

I saw these guys perform live in Chicago shortly after the movie came out. They put on one helluva show and while the movie resonates with me, the music they created is some of the best rock around. They made Eddie Wilson live!

[@leticiaperez3770]

❤❤❤Eddie and cruisers Love this song 🎵 Movie was good

[@nicidevine6670]

I saved it to my playlist

[@dakotahstr]

Pare did a great job on those two movies. Great music..

[@russellrobertson856]

I love this video because John Cafferty is a superb vocalist, Antunes is just great on the sax and Pat Lupo on bass guitar just rocks!!

[@steelersgirl071961]

His name is Antunes

[@kevinsutherland7219]

steelersgirl071961 love watyus

[@russellrobertson856]

@@steelersgirl071961 Thank you on the correction!

[@user-cy6gf2pj7y]

Far better than springsteen, and his gravel voice!

[@nataliedeshow768]

M oh really?? Springsteen is still around but where is John Cafferty?? If he was better, he would have made it but obviously he wasn’t good enough to make it!!

[@choycewellington3911]

Cafferty - an unsung power house, rockin' genius!

[@cgonneville6677]

Still such an absolute ripper of a track.

[@cynthiabythellmusic6061]

Fun to hear these oldies! 😊

[@jennifermiller7813]

Now this is music. Makes you want to get up and jump around or dance.

[@lollyloots]

I watched this movie so much I knew mostly all the words n songs...still LUV it to this day ♥️♥️♥️

[@Alifealonewithandie]

Just heard this on the radio. Loved Eddie and the Cruisers.

[@linneaberger1925]

Love this guy's voice!

[@denisemoss-ms6kd]

Great Song , I love ya band and y'all are Great 😃👍

[@superjody56]

Also love the Streets of Fire. Both movies are great and I watched them many times.

[@David-j1x]

Dan Hartman's song "I Can Dream About You" done by the fictional group The Sherelles was pretty awesome.

[@kelliewaring9158]

I just went back in time and I was a teenager again, driving fast, no worries, my first boyfriend, cold beer and the rest of my life in front of me. Great times. 💯😜😁

[@christopherseancampbell8125]

One of the greatest songs of all time

[@davidbonfoey426]

The quality of this song made the movie Eddie and the Cruises work !

[@caseycraver5087]

I am going to there concert tomrw night in Annapolis md with my best friend I can’t wait! She said this her life love!

[@ashmaxwell3205]

This song gives me goosebumps just hearing that guitar seconds into this song

[@debbiechisum2595]

I was just thinking of this song today and the movie Eddie and the Cruisers! I LOVE both so much, and it was just GREAT hearing this song again...and, again!! ❤

[@renatacantore3684]

It’s so great to see the awesome guys behind this magnificent music. This is 1 of my favorite songs.

[@donnawalden-rf8jj]

Great song! What a voice he has

[@lilenigma6544]

What a song so underrated the piano is just beautiful

[@yourdaddy6030]

Bass player gettin after it too!!

[@markmaurer1271]

2024 and that song still kicks ass!

[@Tweedylee]

Finally, all these years , I finally find the real Geniuses behind the music.

[@donnaidontwanna]

Grom Providence, R.I. .. They played a block from my H.S., & they wondered why I skipped classes.lol.

[@chrispalmer5589]

Truly one of the most underrated bands of it era they had the sounds of the 50s an 60 s all in one and was good wish they could have come further our music today would be much better than what it has become.

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

Good song and great movie! I'm going to have to watch Eddie and the Cruisers again. it's been a few decades since I watched it.👍

[@GrindLikeNoTomorrow]

I'm sorry but Michael Pare (Eddie & the Cruisers) will forever live in my hardwired nostalgia for this song & 'Tender Years'. How Michael's talking voice & mannerisms in the movie made it so convincing that he sung this cannot be rewired in my brain to depict that of John lol.

[@germanbg6223]

This song is unforgettable❗️

[@D-Fens_1632]

I can't think of any other song with as great a sax lead as On the Dark Side. Such wonderful textures in this song, begins with a piano lead and ends in pure, old school rock and roll. It's just the same verse with no real chorus, it's its own hook. Great tune.

[@joelepera3267]

You ever heard of a man named Bruce Springsteen?

[@D-Fens_1632]

@@joelepera3267 lol touche.

[@scottgrzych7986]

This song still gives me the chills, an amazing song from an amazing band,

[@theregularguychannel4511]

Music which articulates a feeling all of us feel!

[@JeffTheNebraskaDJ]

ANOTHER TIMELESS CLASSIC! 80"S MUSIC RULES!! the dj

[@TralfazConstruction]

WPST 97.5 FM in Trenton, New Jersey, played this a lot in the overnight hours. Probably heard this three or four times in an 8 hour shift when this song was at its zenith. Good times and good memories.

[@jimhibbs2372]

Never gets tiring! Got goose bumps! 😎😎😎😎