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Wikipedia article




"'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 19972004)'. 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

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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Chart performance



"Black" peaked at number 29 on the 'Billboard' Mainstream Rock chart.

Release history



{| class="wikitable" width="525"

!Year!!Album!!Label!!Ref.

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|1997 ||Got TVT ||TVT Records||

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|1997 ||Sevendust ||TVT Records ||

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|1997 ||Sevendust (China) ||Import ||

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|1999 ||Home (Japan) ||Import ||

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|1999 ||Live and Loud ||TVT Records ||

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|1999 ||The Hard + the Heavy, Vol. 1 ||Rhino ||

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|2001 ||Animosity (clean, bonus track) ||Universal Distribution ||

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|2002 ||Swimf@n ||TVT Records ||

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|2004 ||Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live ||TVT Records ||

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|2005 ||Best Of (Chapter One 19972004) ||TVT Records ||

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|2005 ||Best Of (Chapter One 1997-2004) (clean) ||TVT Records ||

|}

Covers



* Disturbed covered this song live before releasing their debut album 'The Sickness'.

Acoustic version



The acoustic version of "Black" was recorded by Sevendust and was scheduled to be released on rock radio stations on March 25, 2014. Also, the song will be included in Sevendust first official acoustic album, 'Time Travelers & Bonfires' which is set to be released by the band's 7Bros. Records in conjunction with ADA Label Services on April 15.

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References



Category:Sevendust songs

Category:1997 debut singles

Category:TVT Records singles

Category:1997 songs

Category:Songs written by John Connolly (musician)

Category:Songs written by Clint Lowery

Category:Songs written by Morgan Rose

Category:Songs written by Lajon Witherspoon

Category:Songs written by Vinnie Hornsby

Category:Songs against racism and xenophobia

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