Shadrack (Robert MacGimsey song)

"Shadrack" (aka "Shadrach" or "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego") is a popular song written by Robert MacGimsey in the 1930s and performed by Louis Armstrong and others.

Background
The lyrics refer to the biblical account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace.

Brook Benton version
In 1962 the song was a hit single for Brook Benton, peaking at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of February 17, 1962.

Other cover versions
The song is featured on pop, soul, gospel and jazz recordings by others, among them:


 * Toshiko Akiyoshi
 * The Ames Brothers
 * The Golden Gate Quartet
 * The Fairfield Four
 * The Larks
 * Benny Goodman
 * Grant Green
 * Bill Holman
 * Sonny Rollins
 * Bobby Scott
 * Phil Harris
 * Kay Starr
 * Louis Prima
 * Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Popular culture

 * In the 1951 film The Strip, the song is performed by a band featuring Louis Armstrong and Jack Teagarden, among others.