"Shadrack" (aka "Shadrach" or "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego") is a popular song written by Robert MacGimsey[1] in the 1930s and performed by Louis Armstrong and others.
Background edit
The lyrics refer to the biblical account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace.
Brook Benton version edit
| "Shadrack" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Brook Benton | ||||
| from the album Golden Hits, Volume 2 | ||||
| B-side | "The Lost Penny" | |||
| Released | January 1962 | |||
| Recorded | 1961 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 2:20 | |||
| Label | Mercury Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Robert MacGimsey | |||
| Brook Benton singles chronology | ||||
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In 1962 the song was a hit single for Brook Benton, peaking at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of February 17, 1962.[2]
Charts edit
| Chart (1962) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 19 |
Other cover versions edit
The song is featured on pop, soul, gospel and jazz recordings by others, among them:[3][4]
Popular culture edit
- In the 1951 film The Strip, the song is performed by a band featuring Louis Armstrong and Jack Teagarden, among others.
References edit
- ^ "Music Items" (PDF). Billboard. April 29, 1939. p. 14. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ Billboard Hot 100 dated February 17, 1962
- ^ "Shadrack" at allmusic.com
- ^ "Shadrach" at allmusic.com
- ^ "www.discogs.com". discogs.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
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