Black (Sevendust song)
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"Black" is the debut single by Sevendust and lead single from their self-titled debut album. "Black" is one of Sevendust's most successful songs and was included on their Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004). Live, acoustic versions were also included on the Seasons limited edition DVD and the band's first live album, Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live, in 2004. "Black" is on the Swimfan soundtrack and video game Test Drive Off-Road 2. It was the opening song for almost every Sevendust concert until 2004. "Black" is ranked No. 47 in Hit Parader's 100 heavy metal top songs all-time.
Recording
Sevendust tried to pull "Black" off of the band's self-titled debut album before recording the song. Sevendust guitarist John Connolly said
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It was one of the first songs that we had done together as a band. By the time we got a record deal, we had probably played it 500-600 times and we were just kinda tired of it. It was the last song we played for our label and the producers and they all just laughed and [said], "You guys are funny, man. That's the best song of the bunch." And we were like, "No, it's not." And they're like, "Yes, it is – watch! This song will stick around for a long time." And you know what? They were right! (laughs)[1]
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Meaning
Sevendust's drummer Morgan Rose said that "Black" is "one of those things where it's not strictly about racism, but it takes a little tap on it". Rose continued, saying:
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[Lajon] states it pretty clearly: if people would mind their own business, the world would be a better place. Everyone's trying to stick their nose in everybody's business, instead of worrying about themselves.[2]
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Track listing
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Chart performance
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock Songs (Billboard) | 30 |
Release history
| Year | Album | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Got TVT | TVT Records | [3] |
| 1997 | Sevendust | TVT Records | [3] |
| 1997 | Sevendust (China) | Import | [3] |
| 1999 | Home (Japan) | Import | [3] |
| 1999 | Live and Loud | TVT Records | [3] |
| 1999 | The Hard + the Heavy, Vol. 1 | Rhino | [3] |
| 2001 | Animosity (clean, bonus track) | Universal Distribution | [3] |
| 2002 | Swimf@n | TVT Records | [3] |
| 2004 | Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live | TVT Records | [3] |
| 2005 | Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004) | TVT Records | [3] |
| 2005 | Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004) (clean) | TVT Records | [3] |
Covers
- Disturbed covered this song live before releasing their debut album The Sickness.[4]
Acoustic version
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The acoustic version of "Black" was recorded by Sevendust and was released to rock radio stations on March 25, 2014.[5] The song was included on Sevendust's first official acoustic album, Time Travelers & Bonfires, which was released by the band's 7Bros. Records label in conjunction with ADA Label Services on April 15, 2014. It was ultimately the only single released for Time Travelers & Bonfires.[6][7]
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Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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| US Mainstream Rock Songs (Billboard) | 23 |
References
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- Songs about racism and xenophobia