In the Dark of the Night
Jim Cummings
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In the dark of the night I was tossing and turning And the nightmare I had was as bad as can be It scared me out of my wits A corpse falling to bits! Then I opened my eyes And the nightmare was, me I was once the most mystical man in all Russia When the royals betrayed me they mad a mistake My curse made each of them pay But one little girl got away Little Anya, beware Rasputin's awake In the dark of the night evil will find her In the dark of the night just before dawn! Revenge will be sweet When the curse is complete In the dark of the night She'll be gone I can feel that my powers are slowly returning Tie my sash and a dash of cologne for that smell As the Pieces fall into place I'll see her crawl into place Do Svidaniya, Anya, Your Grace Farewell In the dark of the night terror will strike her! Terror's the least I can do! In the dark of the night evil will brew. Soon she will feel that her nightmares are real. In the dark of the night She'll be through! In the dark of the night Evil will find her Find her! Ooh! In the dark of the night terror comes true. Doom her! My dear, here's a sign It's the end of the line In the dark of the night In the dark of the night In the dark of the night Come my minions Rise for your master Let your evil shine Find her now Yes, fly ever faster In the dark of the night In the dark of the night In the dark of the night She'll be mine!
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Written by: LYNN AHRENS, STEPHEN FLAHERTY
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC.
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20 facts about this song
Animation Connection"In the Dark of the Night" is a song from the 1997 animated film "Anastasia." Jim Cummings, known for voicing many popular cartoon characters, provided the singing voice for the villain Rasputin in this song.
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Character VoicingJim Cummings is especially notable for being the voice of beloved cartoon characters like Winnie the Poof and Tigger.
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Song GenreThe song "In the Dark of the Night" can be classified as villain song - a type of song that is fairly common in musicals and animated films. These songs typically reveal the villain's personality, goals, and plans.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by singer-songwriter Lynn Ahrens and composer Stephen Flaherty. This duo is known for their contributions to musical theater and animated films.
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Movie SuccessAlthough the movie "Anastasia" was not a product of Disney, it gained significant commercial and critical success in the animation world, with "In the Dark of the Night" being one of its popular tracks.
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Theatrical InfluenceThe song "In the Dark of the Night" was also included in the 2017 Broadway musical version of "Anastasia," demonstrating its enduring popularity and appeal.
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Song ThemeThe song reveals the evil plans of the character Rasputin as he plots to kill Anastasia, hence the name "In the Dark of the Night."
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Awards NominationThe film’s soundtrack, which includes "In the Dark of the Night," was nominated for an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.
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Stage PerformanceIn the Broadway adaptation of Anastasia, the song was performed by actor Ramin Karimloo, who also portrayed many roles in famous Broadway shows like "Phantom of the Opera" and "Les Misérables."
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Historical ReferenceThe character Rasputin, for whom Jim Cummings provides the singing voice in this song, was a real-life historical figure in Russia during the reign of Tsar Nicholas II.
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Song Classification"In the Dark of the Night" is classified as a show tune. It's from the 1997 animated musical film "Anastasia" by Fox Animation Studios.
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PerformerDespite the song being performed by Jim Cummings, it is in the film as a performance of the main antagonist, Rasputin, whose voice was typically provided by actor Christopher Lloyd. However, Jim Cummings was called upon to sing the song as Lloyd is not a singer.
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Other PerformersThe song features a chorus of voices as well, who take on the roles of singing bugs and bats who serve Rasputin.
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SongwriterThe song was written by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens, a renowned Broadway songwriting team responsible for many successful productions.
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Grammy RecognitionThe song is part of the "Anastasia" soundtrack, which was nominated for a Grammy in 1998 for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television.
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Song Theme"In the Dark of the Night" reveals the villain Rasputin's plot to kill the last surviving member of the Russian royal family, Anastasia.
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Music StyleThe song is characterized by a fast tempo and a dark, dramatic tone, featuring minor keys and ominous lyrics.
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Dark HumorDespite its haunting theme, the song includes elements of dark humor, with vivid visuals of Rasputin's minions goofing off.
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Jim Cummings' RolesJim Cummings, the performer of the song, is a prolific voice actor known for roles in other animated features like Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and the Tasmanian Devil.
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AnimationThe "In the Dark of the Night" sequence in the film is considered one of the most impressive animation sequences, involving a combination of traditional animation and CGI to create intense visuals.
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