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1983-present

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John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band
"Eddie and The Cruisers"

Released in 1983

John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown band provided the music for the Eddie & the Cruisers film about a popular Jersey Shore band who had a lead singer aiming for greatness. When the record label didn't like the music on their new album, the singer disappeared - faking his death. It contains the classic line "We ain't great. We're just some guys from Jersey."

The film didn't do very well at the box office, but became a cult classic once it was shown on cable tv. By then songs from the soundtrack like "On The Dark Side" and "Tender Years" became hits.

This is an excellent soundtrack for fans of Bruce Springsteen or John Cafferty... and the movie is one of my favorites.


Here are two more tracks to check out






 

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MORE NEWS

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty has announced the line-up for this year's free annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival. It will be held on Saturday, August 16; on the Green. The music begins at noon and runs until 10:00pm. As it has for the past three years, the Festival will honor two of its founders, Linda Smith and Michael Fabrizio, who both sadly passed away in June 2021.


Twisted Livin' to Perform at Jersey Gumbo Cook Off / Louisiana Music Festival




White Eagle Hall hosts Jersey Fest on May 17th




The Newton Theatre presents FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey




Split Level Concerts Announces 2025-26 Season








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


The Newton Theatre presents Jefferson Starship

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Jefferson Starship brings their 50th Anniversary Tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm. One of the most successful arena rock bands of the '70s and '80s, they earned 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 Billboard singles. As they celebrate their 50th anniversary, the band reaches a rare milestone that only a few bands ever achieve.


Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Warren Zeiders with special guest Tyler Braden




WDHA presents Ace Frehley at Starland Ballroom




The Levoy Theatre presents 2U - "The World's 2nd Best U2 Show"