"Black Jesus" is a song by American singer Everlast. It was released in September 2000 as the lead single from his third album, Eat at Whitey's.
| "Black Jesus" | ||||
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| Single by Everlast | ||||
| from the album Eat at Whitey's | ||||
| B-side |
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| Released | 18 September 2000 | |||
| Genre | Blues rock, alternative rock, alternative hip hop | |||
| Label | Tommy Boy | |||
| Songwriter(s) | E. Schrody | |||
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Content edit
The lyrics of the song are not about religion, as Everlast sings about how his career has had its ups and downs.[citation needed]
Music video edit
The video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund, and featured Everlast walking around the streets of London and the London Underground, passing very strange people, makes it to the top, and walks past clowns and little people. The video later ends when Everlast has made it to the top of a building. Two parts of the video were cut for TV, mainly the part where he is walking along the road and gets hit by car, and at the end of video where Everlast jumps off the top of the building.
Track listing edit
- "Black Jesus" (radio edit) – 4:20
- "Children's Story" (featuring Rahzel) – 3:20
- "Graves to Dig" – 3:23
- "Black Jesus" (album version)
Charts edit
| Chart (2000–2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[1] | 80 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[2] | 96 |
| Scotland (OCC)[3] | 36 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[4] | 13 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[5] | 86 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 34 |
| UK Indie (OCC)[7] | 9 |
| US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks[8] | 30 |
| US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks[9] | 15 |
References edit
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 97.
- ^ "Everlast – Black Jesus" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ "Everlast – Black Jesus". Singles Top 100.
- ^ "Everlast – Black Jesus". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ "Everlast Chart History: Mainstream Rock Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Everlast Chart History: Alternative Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2024.