Is It Because I'm Black
1969 single by Syl Johnson / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Is It Because I'm Black" is a song recorded in 1969 by blues and soul singer Syl Johnson. It was co-written by Johnson, record producer Jimmy Jones (James L. Jones), and Glenn Watts. The recording, issued on the Twinight label in September 1969, reached number 11 on the Billboard R&B chart, and number 68 on the Hot 100.[2]
Quick Facts Single by Syl Johnson, from the album ...
"Is It Because I'm Black" | ||||
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Single by Syl Johnson | ||||
from the album Is It Because I'm Black | ||||
B-side | "Let Them Hang High" | |||
Released | September 1969 | |||
Recorded | 1969 | |||
Venue | Chicago | |||
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Length | 3:18 | |||
Label | Twinight Records 125 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Syl Johnson, Jimmy Jones, Glenn Watts | |||
Producer(s) | Jimmy Jones | |||
Syl Johnson singles chronology | ||||
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