In the Dark
"In the Dark"
Meet me 'round the corner... explore Billy Squier's driving 1981 rock hit, "In the Dark"! A key single from his massive Don't Say No album, this track pulses with hard rock energy and arena rock power, becoming a staple of early 80s AOR radio.
Released as the second single from the multi-platinum album Don't Say No, "In the Dark" solidified Billy Squier's status as a premier hard rock artist. Its powerful guitar riffs, driving beat, and Squier's distinctive vocals created an energetic sound perfect for Album-Oriented Rock formats.
This classic 1981 track showcases Squier's signature blend of hard rock muscle and catchy hooks. With lyrics hinting at secret rendezvous, "In the Dark" remains a fan favorite known for its raw energy and powerful AOR appeal, representing his peak rock sound.
SONG MEANING: The song describes the excitement and secrecy of a clandestine meeting or relationship conducted away from public view ("Do your things in the dark / Let 'em go bump, make 'em leave their mark"). The lyrics focus on the thrill and perhaps the illicit nature of meeting "in the dark."
- BAND: Billy Squier
- GENRE: AOR, Hard Rock
- RELEASEDAY: July 25
- YEAR: 1981
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- RELEASEDAY: January 05
- YEAR: 1981
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- BAND: Robert Palmer
- GENRE: Rock
- RELEASEDAY: June 01
- YEAR: 1988
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- RELEASEDAY: January 27
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