Shadrack (Robert MacGimsey song)

"Shadrack" (aka "Shadrach" or "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego") is a popular song written by Robert MacGimsey[1] in the 1930s and performed by Louis Armstrong and others.

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

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.

[2] The song is featured on pop, soul, gospel and jazz recordings by others, among them:[4][5]