Dancing in the Dark Trivia Questions

The lyric is metaphorical, about igniting passion and motivation. No real campfire incident inspired it, though fans sometimes assume otherwise.

Springsteen wrote it in a depressed state, feeling pressured by his label to write a hit. He later called it a 'very self-conscious' song.

It was filmed during a real concert at the St. Paul Civic Center in Minnesota, with the crowd unaware of the staged moments.

Cox was actually a professional actress and model who auditioned for the role. Her appearance launched her TV and film career.

The video was directed by Brian Grant, not a major film director. It's famous for featuring a young Courteney Cox pulled from the crowd.

The working title was actually 'Dancing in the Dark' from the start. 'The Big Hurt' is a separate, unreleased Springsteen song from the same era.

Springsteen played the DX7 on the track, marking his first major use of synthesizers. He later admitted he wasn't a skilled keyboardist.

Released in 1984, it reached No. 2 on the Hot 100, becoming his first top 10 single after years of album-oriented success.