“Dancing in the Dark” was written in 1931 by Arthur Schwartz (music) and Howard Dietz (lyrics) for the revue The Band Wagon. The song became a jazz and pop standard, performed by artists like Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett. Decades later, the same title was made famous again by Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 anthem, creating a fun overlap between two very different classics. Here, Jason Paul performs the original 1931 “Dancing in the Dark” with acoustic guitar and voice, giving a stripped-down take on this timeless standard. 👉 Who did it better – Springsteen or Schwartz? Comment below! 👇 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@JasonMusicPortal More music → http://jasonpaul.net

Dancing in the Dark was written in 1931 by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz for the Broadway revue The Band Wagon. The song quickly became part of the American standard repertoire, known for its elegant melody and reflective late-night atmosphere. Over time it has been recorded by artists including Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, and Art Blakey, reflecting its long life across Broadway, jazz, and vocal pop traditions. This performance is presented with voice and acoustic guitar. Song: Dancing in the Dark Written by: Arthur Schwartz & Howard Dietz (1931) Performance: Jason Paul, voice & guitar