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American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

Dancing in the Dark

By Bill Lamb, About.com

This song was released as a single preceding Bruce Springsteen's massive hit album Born in the U.S.A. Its ruminations on aging coupled with a distinctly 80's instrumental mix struck a chord with pop audiences.

Performer

Taylor Hicks - May 16, 2006

Songwriter

Bruce Springsteen

Notable Recorded Version

  • Bruce Springsteen - #2 Pop (1984) (Listen)

Key Lyric Phrase

You cant start a fire, you cant start a fire without a spark
This guns for hire even if were just dancing in the dark

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