1957 single by Joe Bennett & the Sparkletones
"Black Slacks" is a song written by Joe Bennett and Jimmy Denton and performed by Joe Bennett & the Sparkletones. It reached #11 on the R&B chart and #17 on the Billboard pop chart in 1957.[1]
The single ranked #100 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1957.[2]
The rockabilly band Jackslacks adopted their name from the song "Black Slacks".
Personnel
- Joe Bennett - vocals, guitar
- Wayne Arthur - double bass
- Howard "Sparky" Childress - guitar
- Jimmy "Sticks" Denton - drums
Other versions
References
- ^ Joe Bennett & the Sparkletones, "Black Slacks" chart positions Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ "Billboard Top 50 - 1957". Archived from the original on June 23, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ Tracks Sampled in "Santa and the Satellite" Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ Robert Gordon, "Black Slacks" single release Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ Robert Gordon, "Matchbox" single release Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ Simon & Garfunkel, Old Friends Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ Crazy Mama soundtrack Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ The Rescuers Down Under soundtrack Retrieved January 30, 2016.
