Dark Lady
Cher
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The fortune queen of New Orleans Was brushing her cat in her black limousine On the back seat were scratches From the marks of men Her fortune she had won Couldn't see through the tinted glass She said, "Home James" and he hit the gas I followed her to some darkened room She took my money, she said, "I'll be with you soon" [Chorus] Dark lady laughed and danced And lit the candles one by one Danced to her gypsy music Till her brew was done Dark lady played black magic Till the clock struck on the twelve She told me more about me Than I knew myself She dealt two cards, a queen and a three And mumbled some words That were so strange to me Then she turned up a two-eyed jack My eyes saw red but the card Still stayed black She said the man you love is secretly true To someone else who is very close to you My advice is that you leave this place Never come back and forget You ever saw my face [Chorus] So I ran home and crawled in my bed I couldn't sleep Because of all the things she said Then I remembered her strange perfume And how I smelled it once in my own room So I sneaked back And caught her with my man Laughing and kissing Till they saw the gun in my hand The next thing I knew They were dead on the floor Dark lady would never Turn a card up anymore [Chorus]
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Written by: JOHN ROBERT DURRILL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Dark Lady" is a pop song which also falls into the disco genre.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved top-ranking status in the US, becoming Cher's third number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Album Appearance"Dark Lady" is the title track from Cher's 11th studio album of the same name, released in 1974.
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SongwriterThe song was composed and written by an American songwriter and producer named Johnny Durrill.
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Length of the SongThe song has a duration of just over three minutes, which was a common length for pop hits of its time.
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Cher’s RoleCher not only performed the song, but she also providedlaughing vocals in the song's closing seconds, adding a theatrical touch.
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Storytelling Aspect"Dark Lady" is one of Cher's storytelling songs, as it narrates the experience of a woman who visits a fortune teller and later kills her and her cheating lover.
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Awards and NominationsDespite the song's commercial success, it unfortunately did not garner any awards or nominations.
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Live PerformancesCher performed "Dark Lady" in her concert tours, including "The Farewell Tour" and "Dressed to Kill Tour".
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Cover VersionsOver the years, a number of musicians have covered "Dark Lady", including Cyndi Lauper and Melissa Manchester, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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LegacyThe song stands as one of Cher's signature hits, and it's often played in nightclubs and radio stations alike, cementing her status as a pop and disco icon.
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The Music VideoAlthough there is no official music video for "Dark Lady", Cher's live performances often embody the theatrical, dramatic essence of the song, with Cher usually donning a black outfit and hat, and using props for storytelling.
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