Black and White (Three Dog Night song)
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"Black and White" is a pop song written in 1954 by David I. Arkin and Earl Robinson. The most successful recording of the song was by Three Dog Night in 1972, when it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song was inspired by the United States Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education that outlawed racial segregation of public schools. The song was first recorded by Sammy Davis Jr. in 1957.[1] The original lyrics of the song included the verse, in reference to the court:
- Their robes were black, Their heads were white,
- The schoolhouse doors were closed so tight,
- Nine judges all set down their names,
- To end the years and years of shame.
The reggae group Greyhound recorded the song in 1971.[1][2][3]. Having heard the Greyhound version, which did not include the verse referring to the court, Three Dog Night included the song in their 1972 album, Seven Separate Fools.[1] Their version of the song peaked at number one on the Billboard charts on September 16, 1972.
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| Preceded by "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single September 16, 1972 |
Succeeded by "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis |
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