"The Other Side of Life" is a 1986 single by The Moody Blues. It was first released in May 1986 as the title track on the album The Other Side of Life. It was released as a single in August 1986, the second single released from the album, the first being "Your Wildest Dreams". After its release, it became a major success in the United States, making #11 and #18 on the adult contemporary and mainstream rock charts respectively. It also reached #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[1]
"The Other Side of Life" | ||||
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Single by The Moody Blues | ||||
from the album The Other Side of Life | ||||
B-side | "The Spirit" | |||
Released | 11 August 1986 | |||
Recorded | 1985 | |||
Genre | Synth-pop | |||
Length | 6:50 (album) 4:49 (single) | |||
Label | Polydor | |||
Songwriter(s) | Justin Hayward | |||
Producer(s) | Tony Visconti | |||
The Moody Blues singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"The Other Side of Life" on YouTube | ||||
Billboard said it is a "bluesy shuffle with a light, lyrical texture."[2] Cash Box praised the music and poetry and said the tune is helped by "bright synthesizers."[3]
Year | Chart | Position |
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1986 | US Billboard Adult Contemporary | 18 |
US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | 11 | |
US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 58 | |
Australian Kent Music Report | 80 |