"Shadrack, the Black Reindeer" is a song written by Zero Jones. It was notably recorded by American country singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn in 1974. It was released as a single the same year via MCA Records. It was given mixed reviews upon its initial release and did not chart any major music publications.

Background and content

"Shadrack, the Black Reindeer" was composed by singer-songwriter Zero Jones. The song tells the fictional tale of a reindeer named Shadrack who was part of Santa Claus's reindeer pack and was considered "the fastest reindeer." The song was one of several holiday tunes to describe reindeer other than Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The song was recorded first by Loretta Lynn at Bradley's Barn on August 29, 1974. The studio was owned by her producer, Owen Bradley. Lynn had been working with Bradley for nearly a decade up to that point on the MCA (formerly Decca) label. Several more songs were recorded during the same studio sessions and accompaniment was provided by The Nashville A-Team of musicians.

Track listing

7-inch vinyl single

"Shadrack, the Black Reindeer" – 4:09
"Let's Put Christ Back in Christmas" – 2:29

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