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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






 

COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 29 to May 5, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from April 29 to May 5, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.




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MORE NEWS

(NEWTON, NJ) -- FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 8:00pm. The music and energy of two legendary stadium rock bands comes together in one electrifying show!


Split Level Concerts Announces 2025-26 Season




WXPN 24-Hour Song Challenge Returns Bigger Than Ever!




Monmouth University's Tuesday Night Record Club Celebrates 100th Album on May 6th




Newton Theatre presents The Ultimate Queen Celebration








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Candlelight Spring: Tribute to Coldplay

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Candlelight Spring: Tribute to Coldplay on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in the Pollak Theatre.  Showtime is 7:00pm.


Bruce Hornsby and yMusic present BrhyM at bergenPAC




The Newton Theatre presents Jefferson Starship




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