Keith Wallin (@onefortheroad)
Feb 16th 2020, 4:58 pm
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"Black Is Black" is a song by the Spanish rock band Los Bravos, released in 1966 as the group's debut single for Decca Records. Produced by Ivor Raymonde, the song reached Number 2 in the UK, Number 4 in the U.S., and Number 1 in Canada. With the song's success, Los Bravos became the first Spanish rock band to have an international hit single. A dance remix of the song was released as a single in 1986.

Four members of Los Bravos — bassist Miguel Vicens Danus, guitarist Tony Martinez, organist Manuel Fernandez, and drummer Pablo Sanllehi —had previously worked together in the Spanish band Los Sonors. Together with German-born singer Michael Kogel, the group set out to achieve success in the European market making English-language pop music. After signing with the Spanish division of Decca Records, the band went to England to work with Ivor Raymonde, a British producer, arranger, conductor, and composer who had been involved in making UK hit songs with such artists as Marty Wilde, Billy Fury, and Dave Berry. "Black Is Black" was released in 1966 as the band's first Decca single.

admin: @onefortheroad This is awesomeness Keith, what a great job you did here. Loved and enjoyed my listen ♥
Feb 16th 2020, 5:36 pm Report
Keith Wallin: onefortheroad Thanks, Kels! One of my all time faves! I was in England in '66 and saw them perform this. Appreciate you, my friend...:-)
Feb 16th 2020, 6:02 pm Report
Bev: @onefortheroad Sounding great here Keith. Enjoyed hearing you sing this.♥♫
Feb 17th 2020, 2:27 am Report
Keith Wallin: onefortheroad Thanks, Bev! Glad you liked my take on this 60s classic! Appreciate the listen and the props a lot! Have a great week...:-)
Feb 17th 2020, 3:04 am Report
Jay Dotson: jay455Terrific performance Keith much enjoyed my listen
Feb 17th 2020, 4:27 am Report
Qwilleran: A fine take it is, enjoyed this past blast as you sing it.
Feb 17th 2020, 8:06 am Report