Bang-Shang-A-Lang
The Archies
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I recall just walking down the street Trying to escape the city heat I saw her from the corner of my eye, eye, eye Yes, she looked so good, I thought I'd die My heart went bang-shang-a-lang, bang-shang-a-lang Bang-shang-a-lang, bang, bang My heart went bang-shang-a-lang, bang-shang-a-lang Bang-shang-a-lang, bang, bang Something said I shouldn't waste no time If I'm ever gonna make her mine I walked right up and said, "How do you do, do, do?" She said, "I bet I do as good as you" My heart went bang-shang-a-lang, bang-shang-a-lang Bang-shang-a-lang, bang, bang My heart went bang-shang-a-lang, bang-shang-a-lang Bang-shang-a-lang, bang, bang I remember when I held her tight (Bang-shang-a-lang) Felt like holding dynamite now (Bang-shang-a-lang) What's that ringing in my ear? (Bang-shang-a-lang) Tell me ain't those bells I hear (Bang-shang-a-lang) Bang, bang, bang, bang (Shang-a-lang, shang-a-lang) Bang, bang, bang (Shang-a-lang-lang) Bang, bang, bang (Shang-a-lang-lang) Now she's gonna spend her life with me And we'll be as happy as can be 'Cause I love her more than I can tell, tell, tell Sunday afternoon we'll hear the bells And they'll go bang-shang-a-lang, bang-shang-a-lang Bang-shang-a-lang, bang, bang Oh, they'll go bang-shang-a-lang, bang-shang-a-lang Bang-shang-a-lang, bang, bang Bang-shang-a-lang, bang-shang-a-lang Bang-shang-a-lang, bang, bang They'll go bang-shang-a-lang, bang-shang-a-lang Bang-shang-a-lang, bang, bang
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Written by: JEFF BARRY
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Bang-Shang-A-Lang" was released in 1968 as part of The Archies' self-titled debut studio album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, indicating its popularity at the time.
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Song OriginThe song was conceived as a part of the music for the successful animated television show "The Archie Show" which aired in the late 60s and early 70s.
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SongwritersThe track was written by prolific songwriting team Jeff Barry and Andy Kim. Jeff Barry was also responsible for producing the song.
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Band MembersUnlike a traditional band, The Archies played no actual instruments. The studio musicians were Ron Dante on vocals, Toni Wine on vocals, Joey Macho on bass and guitar, Buddy Saltzman on drums, and Jeff Barry on piano.
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ControversiesThe Archies received controversy for being a manufactured band as none of the singing characters in the show actually played their instruments.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" portray a sense of joy and innocence, following the theme of teen pop songs popular in the '60s.
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Critical ResponseMany critics believed "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" to be a catchy pop tune that accurately reflected its time, while others criticized it for its lack of depth and relevance.
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Pop CultureThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years such as punk rock band The Ramones and indie rock band Yo La Tengo.
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LegacyDespite the band's fictional status, The Archies have remained part of popular culture, largely thanks to hits like "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" and the iconic "Sugar, Sugar."
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TV Show's ImpactThe success of the song helped to cement “The Archie Show” as popular viewing for children during the late 60s and early 70s.
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Animation InfluenceThe use of animated music videos in "The Archie Show", such as for "Bang-Shang-A-Lang", was pioneering and influenced later animated musical projects.
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