"Bang-Shang-A-Lang" is a song written and produced by Jeff Barry, and recorded by The Archies, a fictional bubblegum pop band from Archie Comics. It was released as the group's debut single on the Calendar Records label on August 31, 1968,The Archies, "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" single release Retrieved May 19, 2015 and included on their self-titled album.The Archies, The Archies Retrieved May 19, 2015 It peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.The Archies, "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" chart position Retrieved May 19, 2015
Charts Chart (1968)PeakpositionAustralia Go-Set15Canada RPM Top Singles11U.S. Billboard Hot 10022U.S. Cash Box Top 1009South Africa (Springbok Radio SA Top 20)3
Other versions Young Blood released a version of the song as a single in 1968.Young Blood, "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" single release Retrieved May 19, 2015 Helen Gamboa released a version of the song as a single in 1968. Carmen Villani released an Italian version of the song as a single in 1969 entitled "Dang Dang Dang".Carmen Villani, "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" single release Retrieved May 19, 2015 The Walkers released a version of the song as a single in 1970 in Denmark.The Walkers, "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" single release Retrieved May 19, 2015
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