Dark End Of The Street The Commitments

Let's talk The Commitments. Great movie, right? Soul music in Dublin. A feel-good story. But…

Am I the only one who thinks "Dark End of the Street" is, well, a bit overrated in the film?

A Bold Statement, I Know!

Okay, okay. Don't throw your vinyl at me! I get it. It's a classic. Percy Sledge. Deep, soulful.

And in the movie? It's a pivotal moment. But still… something about it rubs me the wrong way. Is it just me?

The Problem Isn't the Song Itself

Hold on! I'm not saying "Dark End of the Street" is a bad song. It's a fantastic song. Sung by Percy Sledge, it's iconic.

The problem is… in the movie, it feels a little… *forced*. Like they're trying too hard to have a "moment."

Think about it. They're a ragtag bunch. Learning as they go. Suddenly, bam! Soulful perfection. Hmmm…

The Other Songs Were More… Authentic?

Consider the other tunes. "Mustang Sally"? Gritty. Energetic. Perfectly imperfect.

"Try a Little Tenderness"? A bit rough around the edges. Real. You can feel their enthusiasm.

But "Dark End of the Street"? Too polished. Too… karaoke? Dare I say it!

"Soul is the blues with a good beat." – Jimmy Rabbitte, supposedly.

Exactly! Shouldn't the soul be a little raw? A little messy? "Dark End of the Street" feels too clean.

The Lead Singer's Vocals…

The lead singer, Deco, is great. He's got pipes. No doubt.

But his performance on this track? It lacks a certain… vulnerability. A certain *aching* quality.

Compare it to Sledge's version. You can feel the heartbreak. Deco? He sounds like he's just hitting the notes.

Maybe It's Just Me Being Difficult

Look, I know I'm probably in the minority here. Everyone loves that scene. The slow dance. The emotion.

But I can't help but feel like it's a little… manufactured. A little contrived.

It's like the director said, "Okay, people, let's have a REALLY IMPORTANT moment now!"

The Unpopular Opinion

So, here it is. My deeply unpopular opinion: "Dark End of the Street" is the weakest song in The Commitments soundtrack.

There, I said it! Feel free to disagree. I can take it. (Probably.)

But seriously, give the other songs another listen. Maybe you'll see what I mean. Or maybe I'm just crazy.

A Closing Thought

Ultimately, it doesn't matter. The Commitments is a brilliant film. A celebration of music. A story about dreams.

And even if I don't love "Dark End of the Street," I still love the movie. Imperfect as it may be.

So, crank up the soundtrack. Sing along. And let the soul move you. Even if it's a slightly overproduced version.