In the Dark (Billy Squier song)
"In the Dark" is a hit song written and performed by American rock singer and guitarist Billy Squier.[1]
| "In the Dark" | ||||
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| Single by Billy Squier | ||||
| from the album Don't Say No | ||||
| B-side |
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| Released | August 1981 | |||
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| Length | 4:09 | |||
| Label | Capitol - Capitol 5040 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Billy Squier | |||
| Producer(s) | Reinhold Mack Billy Squier | |||
| Billy Squier singles chronology | ||||
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It appeared as the opening track of his Triple Platinum 1981 album Don't Say No,[1] and was released as the second single from that album, following "The Stroke".[2] It reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and #7 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.[3] It was the second of Squier's Top 40 hits in the 1980s.[2]
The Village Voice magazine ranked the song at #6 on their list 20 Best Arena Rock Songs of All Time.[4]
Chart positions
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Rock Tracks | 7 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 35 |
| Canada RPM Top Singles | 22 |
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References
- "Billy Squier: In the Dark". allmusic. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits (8th Edition). Billboard Books. p. 594. ISBN 0-8230-7499-4.
- "Billy Squier: Billboard Singles". allmusic. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
- "The 20 Best Arena Rock Songs of All Time | The Village Voice". www.villagevoice.com. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
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