Introduction

Los Bravos was a Spanish rock band formed in Madrid in 1963. The band’s original lineup consisted of lead singer Mike Kennedy, guitarist Manolo Díaz, bassist Antonio Martínez, and drummer Pablo Laguna. Los Bravos quickly became one of the most popular bands in Spain, and their music was also popular in other parts of Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

The song “Black Is Black” was released in 1966 and became the band’s biggest hit single. The song was written and produced by Spanish composer and producer Manuel de la Calva. “Black Is Black” is a catchy pop-rock song with a simple but effective melody. The song’s lyrics are about a man who is obsessed with the color black. The man sings about how he loves the color black because it is the color of night, the color of death, and the color of his beloved’s hair.

Los Bravos – Black Is Black (1966, Vinyl) - Discogs

“Black Is Black” was a huge commercial success, reaching number one in several countries, including Spain, France, Germany, and Italy. The song also charted at number two in the United Kingdom and number four in the United States. “Black Is Black” is one of the most popular Spanish-language songs of all time, and it has been covered by many other artists over the years.

Los Bravos’ “Black Is Black” is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of music lovers. The song is a catchy pop-rock tune with a simple but effective melody and lyrics that are both poetic and mysterious. “Black Is Black” is a song about the power of color and the beauty of the night. It is a song about love, loss, and the eternal cycle of life and death.

The song’s opening guitar riff is instantly recognizable, and its infectious melody is sure to get stuck in your head. The song’s lyrics are simple but evocative, and they paint a vivid picture of the singer’s obsession with the color black. The song’s overall mood is dark and mysterious, but it is also strangely uplifting. “Black Is Black” is a song that can be enjoyed on many levels, and it is sure to continue to be popular for many years to come.

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Lyrics

Black is blackI want my baby backIt’s grey, it’s greySince she went away, oh oh
What can I do‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blue
If I had my way, she’d be back todayBut she don’t need in timeTo see me again, oh, oh
What can I do‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blue
I can’t choose, it’s too much to loseMy love’s still strong
Oh, maybe if sheWould come back to meWell, it can’t go wrong
Bad is badI bet I feel so sadIt’s time, it’s timeI bet I found peace of mind, oh oh
What can I do‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blue
I can’t choose, it’s too much to loseMy love’s still strong
Oh, maybe if sheWould come back to meWell, it can’t go wrong
Black is blackI want my baby backIt’s grey, it’s greySince she went away, oh oh
What can I do‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blue
‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blue