"Black" | ||||
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Single by Sevendust | ||||
from the album Sevendust | ||||
Released | April 25, 1997 | |||
Recorded | July–August 1996 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:08 | |||
Label | TVT | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | ||||
Sevendust singles chronology | ||||
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"Black" is the debut single by Sevendust and lead single from their self-titled debut album. "Black" is one of Sevendust's most successful songs and was included on their Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004). Live, acoustic versions were also included on the Seasons limited edition DVD and the band's first live album, Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live, in 2004. "Black" is on the Swimfan soundtrack and video game Test Drive Off-Road 2. It was the opening song for almost every Sevendust concert until 2004. "Black" is ranked No. 47 in Hit Parader's 100 heavy metal top songs all-time.
Sevendust tried to pull "Black" off of the band's self-titled debut album before recording the song. Sevendust guitarist John Connolly said
It was one of the first songs that we had done together as a band. By the time we got a record deal, we had probably played it 500-600 times and we were just kinda tired of it. It was the last song we played for our label and the producers and they all just laughed and [said], "You guys are funny, man. That's the best song of the bunch." And we were like, "No, it's not." And they're like, "Yes, it is – watch! This song will stick around for a long time." And you know what? They were right! (laughs) [2]
Sevendust's drummer Morgan Rose said that "Black" is "one of those things where it's not strictly about racism, but it takes a little tap on it". Rose continued, saying:
[Lajon] states it pretty clearly: if people would mind their own business, the world would be a better place. Everyone's trying to stick their nose in everybody's business, instead of worrying about themselves. [3]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Black" (radio version) | 4:10 |
"Black" peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. [4]
Year | Album | Label | Ref. |
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1997 | Got TVT | TVT Records | [5] |
1997 | Sevendust | TVT Records | [5] |
1997 | Sevendust ( China) | Import | [5] |
1999 | Home ( Japan) | Import | [5] |
1999 | Live and Loud | TVT Records | [5] |
1999 | The Hard + the Heavy, Vol. 1 | Rhino | [5] |
2001 | Animosity (clean, bonus track) | Universal Distribution | [5] |
2002 | Swimf@n | TVT Records | [5] |
2004 | Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live | TVT Records | [5] |
2005 | Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004) | TVT Records | [5] |
2005 | Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004) (clean) | TVT Records | [5] |
"Black (acoustic)" | ||||
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Single by Sevendust | ||||
from the album Time Travelers & Bonfires | ||||
Released | March 25, 2014 | |||
Recorded | January 2014 | |||
Studio | Architekt Music in Butler, New Jersey | |||
Genre | Acoustic rock | |||
Length | 4:32 | |||
Label | 7Bros. Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | ||||
Sevendust singles chronology | ||||
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The acoustic version of "Black" was recorded by Sevendust and was scheduled to be released on rock radio stations on March 25, 2014. [7] Also, the song will be included in Sevendust first official acoustic album, Time Travelers & Bonfires which is set to be released by the band's 7Bros. Records in conjunction with ADA Label Services on April 15. [8] [9]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Black" (acoustic version) | 4:32 |
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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US Mainstream Rock Songs ( Billboard) | 23 |
US Rock Songs (Billboard) | — |
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"Black" | ||||
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Single by Sevendust | ||||
from the album Sevendust | ||||
Released | April 25, 1997 | |||
Recorded | July–August 1996 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:08 | |||
Label | TVT | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | ||||
Sevendust singles chronology | ||||
|
"Black" is the debut single by Sevendust and lead single from their self-titled debut album. "Black" is one of Sevendust's most successful songs and was included on their Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004). Live, acoustic versions were also included on the Seasons limited edition DVD and the band's first live album, Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live, in 2004. "Black" is on the Swimfan soundtrack and video game Test Drive Off-Road 2. It was the opening song for almost every Sevendust concert until 2004. "Black" is ranked No. 47 in Hit Parader's 100 heavy metal top songs all-time.
Sevendust tried to pull "Black" off of the band's self-titled debut album before recording the song. Sevendust guitarist John Connolly said
It was one of the first songs that we had done together as a band. By the time we got a record deal, we had probably played it 500-600 times and we were just kinda tired of it. It was the last song we played for our label and the producers and they all just laughed and [said], "You guys are funny, man. That's the best song of the bunch." And we were like, "No, it's not." And they're like, "Yes, it is – watch! This song will stick around for a long time." And you know what? They were right! (laughs) [2]
Sevendust's drummer Morgan Rose said that "Black" is "one of those things where it's not strictly about racism, but it takes a little tap on it". Rose continued, saying:
[Lajon] states it pretty clearly: if people would mind their own business, the world would be a better place. Everyone's trying to stick their nose in everybody's business, instead of worrying about themselves. [3]
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "Black" (radio version) | 4:10 |
"Black" peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. [4]
Year | Album | Label | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
1997 | Got TVT | TVT Records | [5] |
1997 | Sevendust | TVT Records | [5] |
1997 | Sevendust ( China) | Import | [5] |
1999 | Home ( Japan) | Import | [5] |
1999 | Live and Loud | TVT Records | [5] |
1999 | The Hard + the Heavy, Vol. 1 | Rhino | [5] |
2001 | Animosity (clean, bonus track) | Universal Distribution | [5] |
2002 | Swimf@n | TVT Records | [5] |
2004 | Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live | TVT Records | [5] |
2005 | Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004) | TVT Records | [5] |
2005 | Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004) (clean) | TVT Records | [5] |
"Black (acoustic)" | ||||
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Single by Sevendust | ||||
from the album Time Travelers & Bonfires | ||||
Released | March 25, 2014 | |||
Recorded | January 2014 | |||
Studio | Architekt Music in Butler, New Jersey | |||
Genre | Acoustic rock | |||
Length | 4:32 | |||
Label | 7Bros. Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | ||||
Sevendust singles chronology | ||||
|
The acoustic version of "Black" was recorded by Sevendust and was scheduled to be released on rock radio stations on March 25, 2014. [7] Also, the song will be included in Sevendust first official acoustic album, Time Travelers & Bonfires which is set to be released by the band's 7Bros. Records in conjunction with ADA Label Services on April 15. [8] [9]
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "Black" (acoustic version) | 4:32 |
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
---|---|
US Mainstream Rock Songs ( Billboard) | 23 |
US Rock Songs (Billboard) | — |
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