Bang-Shang-A-Lang

"Bang-Shang-A-Lang" is the debut single released by The Archies in 1968. It was written and produced by Jeff Barry.[1] The song was featured on their self-titled album.[2] It peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3]

"Bang-Shang-A-Lang"
Single by The Archies
from the album The Archies
B-side	"Truck Driver"
Released	August 31, 1968
Recorded	1968
Genre	Pop, Bubblegum Pop
Length	2:31
Label	Calendar 1006
Songwriter(s)	Jeff Barry
Producer(s)	Jeff Barry
The Archies singles chronology
"Bang-Shang-A-Lang" (1968) "Feelin' So Good (S.K.O.O.B.Y.-D.O.O.)" (1968)

Other versions

• Young Blood released a version of the song as a single in 1968.[4]
• Helen Gamboa released a version of the song as a single in 1968.
• Carmen Villani released an Italian version of the song as a single in 1969 entitled "Dang Dang Dang".[5]
• The Walkers released a version of the song as a single in 1970 in Denmark.[6]

Charts

Chart (1968)	Peak position
Australia Go-Set	15
Canada RPM Top Singles[7]	11
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[3]	22
U.S. Cash Box Top 100[8]	9
South Africa (Springbok Radio SA Top 20)[9]	3

References

1. The Archies, "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" single release Retrieved May 19, 2015
2. The Archies, The Archies Retrieved May 19, 2015
3. The Archies, "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" chart position Retrieved May 19, 2015
4. Young Blood, "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" single release Retrieved May 19, 2015
5. Carmen Villani, "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" single release Retrieved May 19, 2015
6. The Walkers, "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" single release Retrieved May 19, 2015
7. "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1968-11-18. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
8. "Cash Box Top 100 Singles, November 23, 1968". Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
9. http://www.rock.co.za/files/sa_charts_1969_1989_songs_(A-B).html