Black Slacks
Joe Bennett & the Sparkletones
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Written by: Jimmy Denton, Joseph H. Bennett
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
GROUP ORIGIN"Joe Bennett & The Sparkletones" were an American rock and roll band from Spartanburg, South Carolina in the 1950s, hence the song, "Black Slacks," also originated from the same period.
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LEAD ARTISTJoe Bennett was not just the lead vocalist; he was also a pretty talented guitarist and well-known for his musical prowess.
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PRODUCTION FACTPaul Anka, a teenage sensation himself at the time, arranged for the band to audition for ABC Paramount Records, leading to the production and release of "Black Slacks."
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CHART SUCCESSReleased in 1957, "Black Slacks" became the group's biggest hit, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September of that year.
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TOURED WITH ELVISThe success of "Black Slacks" led to Joe Bennett & The Sparkletones touring with popular artists including Bill Haley & His Comets and even Elvis Presley.
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LEGENDARY TV APPEARANCESThe popularity of "Black Slacks" and its rocking beat earned the band appearances on the popular TV shows of the time, including "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "American Bandstand."
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MOVIE SOUNDTRACK"Black Slacks" was included in the soundtrack of the 1987 well-known movie "The Lost Boys."
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COVER VERSIONSSeveral other artists have recorded cover versions of "Black Slacks," a testament to the song's enduring popularity. These include Robert Gordon, Levi Dexter, and the Horton Brothers.
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LONGEVITYEven after nearly 70 years since its release, "Black Slacks" remains a beloved classic in the rock n’ roll genre.
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CULTURAL INFLUENCEThe song "Black Slacks" contributed massively to the culture of rock n’ roll fashion, as black pants became an iconic part of rock n' roll image.
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LYRICAL CONTENTThe song is known for its catchy, playful lyrics which emphatically praise the attractiveness of the black slacks.
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NOSTALGIA"Black Slacks" is often used in various forms of media to evoke the atmosphere of the 1950s, exemplifying the spirit of youth and rebellion prevalent during the early days of Rock n' Roll.
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