Shadrack (Robert MacGimsey song)

"Shadrack" (aka "Shadrach" or "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego") is a popular song written by Robert MacGimsey in the 1930s and performed by Louis Armstrong and others.

Background

The lyrics refer to the biblical account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace.

Brook Benton version

In 1962 the song was a hit single for Brook Benton, peaking at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of February 17, 1962.

Charts

Other cover versions

The song is featured on pop, soul, gospel and jazz recordings by others, among them:

• Toshiko Akiyoshi
• The Ames Brothers
• The Golden Gate Quartet
• The Fairfield Four
• Benny Goodman
• Grant Green
• Phil Harris
• Bill Holman
• The Larks
• Louis Prima
• Sonny Rollins
• Bobby Scott
• Kay Starr
• Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Popular culture

• In the 1951 film The Strip, the song is performed by a band featuring Louis Armstrong and Jack Teagarden, among others.

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