Shadrack, the Black Reindeer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Shadrack, the Black Reindeer" |
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| Single by Loretta Lynn | ||||
| B-side | "Let's Put Christ Back in Christmas" | |||
| Released | November 1974 | |||
| Recorded | August 29, 1974 | |||
| Studio | Bradley's Barn | |||
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| Length | 4:09 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Zero Jones | |||
| Producer(s) | Owen Bradley | |||
| Loretta Lynn singles chronology | ||||
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"Shadrack, the Black Reindeer" is a fun Christmas song written by Zero Jones. The famous American country music singer Loretta Lynn recorded it in 1974. It was released as a single record that same year by MCA Records. When it first came out, some people liked it, and others didn't. It wasn't a big hit on the main music charts.
What is "Shadrack" About?
The song "Shadrack, the Black Reindeer" was created by a songwriter named Zero Jones. It tells a make-believe story about a reindeer named Shadrack. In the song, Shadrack is part of Santa Claus's team of reindeer. He is even called "the fastest reindeer" of them all!
This song is one of many holiday tunes that feature reindeer other than the super famous Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It adds another special character to the world of Santa's helpers.
How the Song Was Made
Loretta Lynn first recorded "Shadrack, the Black Reindeer" on August 29, 1974. She recorded it at a place called Bradley's Barn. This studio was owned by her record producer, Owen Bradley. A producer helps artists make their music sound great. Loretta Lynn and Owen Bradley had worked together for almost ten years by then. They worked for the MCA record label, which used to be called Decca Records.
During the same recording sessions, Loretta Lynn recorded several other songs. A group of talented musicians known as The Nashville A-Team played instruments for her. They helped create the music for the song.
Song Versions
When "Shadrack, the Black Reindeer" was released, it came out as a "single." A single is a record with one main song, often with another song on the other side.
7-inch Vinyl Single
- "Shadrack, the Black Reindeer" – 4 minutes, 9 seconds long
- "Let's Put Christ Back in Christmas" – 2 minutes, 29 seconds long
