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from their self-titled debut album. "Black" is one of Sevendust's most successful songs and was included on their '' Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004)''. Live, acoustic versions were also included on the ''

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'' limited edition DVD and the band's first live album, '' Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live'', in 2004. "Black" is on the ''

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'' 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

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'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

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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:

Track listing

Chart performance

Release history

Covers

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ed this song live before releasing their debut album ''

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Acoustic version

The acoustic version of "Black" was recorded by Sevendust and was released to rock radio stations on March 25, 2014. The song was included on Sevendust's first official acoustic album, '' Time Travelers & Bonfires'', which was released by the band's 7Bros. Records label in conjunction with ADA Label Services on April 15, 2014. It was ultimately the only single released for ''Time Travelers & Bonfires''.

Track listing

Charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Black (Sevendust Song) Sevendust songs 1997 debut singles TVT Records singles 1997 songs Songs written by John Connolly (musician) Songs written by Clint Lowery Songs written by Morgan Rose Songs written by Lajon Witherspoon Songs written by Vinnie Hornsby Songs about racism and xenophobia