Chain Gang (1955 song)

This article is about the song recorded by Bobby Scott and Jimmy Young. For the Sam Cooke song, see Chain Gang (song).
UK sheet music

"Chain Gang" is a 1955 song written by Sol Quasha and Herb Yakus. In 1956, a recording by American singer Bobby Scott reached number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100, whilst a version by English singer Jimmy Young peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. A work song, its chart success followed that of the similarly themed "Sixteen Tons", a transatlantic number one for Tennessee Ernie Ford.