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: It reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

: The performance was part of the "Feliz Año 1967" (Happy New Year 1967) gala broadcast by Televisión Española (TVE) . : It reached No

: It was the first rock song from Spain to become a massive international hit, selling over one million copies worldwide. Billboard Hot 100

"Black Is Black" was a landmark achievement for Spanish music, breaking several records: "Black Is Black" was a landmark achievement for

: A blend of beat music and blue-eyed soul , characterized by a pounding rhythm and a prominent Vox Continental organ line .

: 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

: The footage remains one of the most iconic visual representations of the group, currently amassing over 59 million views on YouTube via LosBravosVEVO. Song & Performance Details Release Year : Originally released as a single in 1966 .