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DANCING IN THE DARK
by BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen was released on 9 May 1984 through Columbia Records and delivered Bruce his first UK Top 10 single on the Official Singles Chart.
Bruce Springsteen’s iconic 1984 single Dancing In The Dark is one of the most recognizable tracks from his landmark album Born in the U.S.A. Written by Springsteen himself and produced by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Landau, Chuck Plotkin, and Steven Van Zandt, the song blends rock, pop, and heartland storytelling into a timeless anthem. With its driving synthesizers, powerful vocals, and unforgettable chorus, Dancing In The Dark became Springsteen’s biggest hit, reaching the Top 10 worldwide and earning him a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male in 1985.
In 2020, the Official Charts Company announced that Dancing in the Dark as Bruce Springsteen's most streamed track.
Watch: How Dancing In The Dark kickstarted Bruce Springsteen's journey to UK chart icon
Music video
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Chart history of DANCING IN THE DARK
Official Singles Chart
Official Singles Chart
Chart facts
- Peak position4
- LabelCBS
- Catalogue numberA4436
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 0No1
- 6Top 10
- 9Top 20
- 24Top 40
- 31Top 75
- 39Top 100
Chart run
1 week - 29/09/1984
1 week - 29/06/2013
1 week - 14/11/2024
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Official Singles Chart Update
Official Singles Chart Update
Official Streaming Chart
Official Streaming ChartChart facts
- Peak position51
- LabelCOLUMBIA
- Catalogue numberUSSM18400416
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 0No1
- 0Top 10
- 0Top 20
- 0Top 40
- 17Top 75
- 34Top 100
Chart run
1 week - 18/04/2024
1 week - 20/02/2025
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Official Singles Sales Chart
Official Singles Sales ChartChart facts
- Peak position65
- LabelCOLUMBIA
- Catalogue numberUSSM18400416
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 0No1
- 0Top 10
- 0Top 20
- 0Top 40
- 1Top 75
- 3Top 100
Chart run
1 week - 20/07/2023
1 week - 25/07/2024
1 week - 12/06/2025
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Official Singles Downloads Chart
Official Singles Downloads ChartChart facts
- Peak position60
- LabelCOLUMBIA
- Catalogue numberUSSM18400416
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 0No1
- 0Top 10
- 0Top 20
- 0Top 40
- 2Top 75
- 5Top 100
Chart run
1 week - 20/07/2023
1 week - 25/07/2024
1 week - 12/06/2025
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End of Year Singles Chart
Chart facts
- Peak position90
- LabelCOLUMBIA
- Catalogue numberUSSM18400416
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 0No1
- 0Top 10
- 0Top 20
- 0Top 40
- 0Top 75
- 1Top 100
Chart run
1 week - 01/01/2024
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