"Bang-Shang-A-Lang" is the debut single released by

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in 1968. It was written and produced by

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. The song was featured on their

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album. It peaked at No. 22 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.The Archies, "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" chart position
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Charts

Other versions

* Young Blood released a version of the song as a single in 1968. * Helen Gamboa released a version of the song as a single in 1968. *

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released an Italian version of the song as a single in 1969 entitled "Dang Dang Dang". * The Walkers released a version of the song as a single in 1970 in

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.The Walkers, "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" single release
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References

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