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