"Black Is Black" was a landmark achievement for Spanish music, breaking several records:
: The performance was part of the "Feliz Año 1967" (Happy New Year 1967) gala broadcast by Televisión Española (TVE) . "Black Is Black" was a landmark achievement for
: It reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. 4 on the U
: Lead singer Mike Kennedy (Michael Kogel) provided the signature vocals, which many listeners at the time famously mistook for Gene Pitney. Band Lineup (1967) The performance features the group's classic lineup: Mike Kennedy : Lead Vocals Tony Martínez : Lead Guitar Manuel Fernández : Electric Organ Miguel Vicens Danus : Bass Guitar Pablo Sanllehí : Drums Historical Significance Band Lineup (1967) The performance features the group's
: A blend of beat music and blue-eyed soul , characterized by a pounding rhythm and a prominent Vox Continental organ line .
: The song dominated the Spanish charts at No. 1 for 12 consecutive weeks. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
: This broadcast served as a celebratory year-end showcase for the band following their massive international breakout in 1966.