"Shadrack" (aka "Shadrach" or "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego") is a popular song written by Robert MacGimsey [1] in the 1930s and performed by Louis Armstrong and others.
The lyrics refer to the biblical account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace.
"Shadrack" | ||||
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Single by Brook Benton | ||||
from the album Golden Hits, Volume 2 | ||||
B-side | "The Lost Penny" | |||
Released | January 1962 | |||
Recorded | 1961 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 2:20 | |||
Label | Mercury Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Robert MacGimsey | |||
Brook Benton singles chronology | ||||
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In 1962 the song was a hit single for Brook Benton, peaking at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of February 17, 1962. [2]
Chart (1962) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 | 19 |
The song is featured on pop, soul, gospel and jazz recordings by others, among them: [3] [4]