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"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"
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
"Your Wildest Dreams" (1986) "The Other Side of Life" (1986) "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" (1988)
Music video
"The Other Side of Life" on YouTube

Reception

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]

Chart history

Year	Chart	Position
1986	US Billboard Adult Contemporary	18
	US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	11
	US Billboard Hot 100[4]	58
	Australian Kent Music Report	80

Personnel

• Justin Hayward: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals
• John Lodge: bass guitar
• Patrick Moraz: keyboards
• Graeme Edge: drums, percussion

References

External links

• "The Other Side of Life" official music video (YouTube)

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