Los Bravos – Black Is Black

About The Song

Los Bravos – Black Is Black (1966, Vinyl) - Discogs

Black Is Black is a song by the Spanish rock band Los Bravos, released in 1966 as the group’s debut single for Decca Records. It was a commercial success, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart and several other European charts. The song is considered one of the classics of the beat music era.

The song’s lyrics are a simple but powerful message of racial tolerance. The singer declares that “black is black” and that “people come in all colors”. The song was released during the height of the civil rights movement in the United States, and it was seen as a timely and important message.

Black Is Black has been covered by many artists, including Deep Purple, Santana, and The Temptations. It remains a popular song today, and it continues to be a powerful message of unity and acceptance

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Lyrics

Black is blackI want my baby backIt’s grey, it’s greySince she went away, oh oh
What can I do‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blue
If I had my way, she’d be back todayBut she don’t need in timeTo see me again, oh, oh
What can I do‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blue
I can’t choose, it’s too much to loseMy love’s still strong
Oh, maybe if sheWould come back to meWell, it can’t go wrong
Bad is badI bet I feel so sadIt’s time, it’s timeI bet I found peace of mind, oh oh
What can I do‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blue
I can’t choose, it’s too much to loseMy love’s still strong
Oh, maybe if sheWould come back to meWell, it can’t go wrong
Black is blackI want my baby backIt’s grey, it’s greySince she went away, oh oh
What can I do‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blue
‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blue