"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

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charts respectively. It also reached #58 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart.

Reception

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y shuffle with a light, lyrical texture." ''

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'' praised the music and poetry and said the tune is helped by "bright synthesizers."

Chart history

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)
{{DEFAULTSORT:Other Side Of Life 1986 singles The Moody Blues songs Songs written by Justin Hayward Song recordings produced by Tony Visconti 1986 songs Polydor Records singles