SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:43 Min.
This rock tune was recorded by John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band for 1989’s Eddie & The Cruisers II soundtrack. For the film, Cafferty handles actor Michael Paré’s vocals (as Eddie Wilson). The song itself is performed late in the movie by Eddie’s new band as their Montreal Music Festival audition piece. Eddie’s inspiration for the song’s sultry and seductive ‘Maryia’ is never divulged.
REVIEW:
No, “Maryia” isn’t a radio gem like the group’s “On the Dark Side” still is – that feat would be akin to recapturing lightning in a bottle. Yet, between its 80s-style femme fatale lyrics and a booming melody, “Maryia” packs something of a wallop.
The tune’s closest approximations, in that sense, would be something like Eddie Money’s “Take Me Home Tonight” and/or Toto’s “Rosanna.” With veteran rocker John Cafferty on his game, the obscure “Maryia” is a satisfying download option for upbeat ‘80s rock playlists and workouts.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
