"The Other Side of Life" is a 1986 single by The Moody Blues. It was first released in May 1986 as the title track on the album The Other Side of Life. It was released as a single in August 1986, the second single released from the album, the first being "Your Wildest Dreams". After its release, it became a major success in the United States, making #11 and #18 on the adult contemporary and mainstream rock charts respectively. It also reached #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Reception Billboard said it is a "bluesy shuffle with a light, lyrical texture." Cash Box praised the music and poetry and said the tune is helped by "bright synthesizers." Chart history Personnel Justin Hayward: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals John Lodge: bass guitar Patrick Moraz: keyboards Graeme Edge: drums, percussion References External links "The Other Side of Life" official music video (YouTube) 1986 singles The Moody Blues songs Songs written by Justin Hayward Song recordings produced by Tony Visconti 1986 songs Polydor Records singles