Black Is Black
Los Bravos
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Black is black, I want my baby back It's grey, it's grey, since she went away, oh oh What can I do, 'cause I, I'm feelin' blue If I had my way, she'd be here today But she'd go in time, and leave me to cry again, oh no What can I do, 'cause I, I'm feelin' blue I can't choose, it's too much to lose when our love's too strong Maybe if she would come back to me, then I can't go wrong Bad is bad, that I feel so sad It's time, it's time, that I felt peace of mind, oh oh What can I do, 'cause I, I'm feelin' blue I can't choose, it's too much to lose when our love's too strong Maybe if she would come back to me, then I can't go wrong Black is black, I want my baby back It's grey, it's grey, since she went away, oh oh What can I do, 'cause I, I'm feelin' blue 'Cause I, I'm feelin' blue, 'cause I, I'm feelin' blue
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Written by: Anthony Hayes, Michelle Grainger, Steve Wadey
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11 facts about this song
Origin"Black Is Black" is a hit song originally performed by the rock band Los Bravos, a Spanish group. The track was first released in 1966.
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First Spanish Rock BandLos Bravos was the first Spanish rock band to have a UK and U.S. hit single, which was "Black Is Black."
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International HitThe song reached #2 in the UK Singles Chart in July 1966, #4 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, and sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
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Multiple Cover Versions"Black Is Black" inspired various covers by notable artists spanning different genres, including Belle Epoque, La Belle Epoque, and Johnny Hallyday.
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Re-ReleasedThe song has been re-released in different years. These releases include the 1986 version by Belle Epoque which charted in the U.K.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song articulate heartache and despair, with a chorus stating "Black is black, I want my baby back. It's grey, it's grey, since she went away."
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Breaking BarriersLos Bravos' success with "Black Is Black" had them compared to popular British Invasion bands such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
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Prolific SongwritersThe song was written by Tony Hayes, Steve Wadey, and Michelle Grainger.
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InfluentialAlthough Los Bravos were a Spanish band, they sang in English. This trend has only increased in recent years, influencing modern Spanish artists who sing in English to expand their reach.
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Unique CompositionThe composition of "Black Is Black" was unique for its time, combining rock elements with distinctive flamenco guitar style, which was reflective of the band's Spanish origins.
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Band's Only HitDespite their great success with "Black Is Black," Los Bravos unfortunately couldn't replicate the triumph again and it remained their only major international hit.
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