On which albums was the song “Is It Because I’m Black?” released by Ken Boothe?

Ken Boothe released the song on the albums “Let’s Get It On” in 1974, “The Ken Boothe Collection: Eighteen Classic Songs” in 1987, “Essential Artist Collection – Ken Boothe” in 2006, and “Everything I Own: The Lloyd Charmers Sessions 1971 to 1976” in 2016.

Who composed the song “Is It Because I’m Black?” by Ken Boothe?

The song “Is It Because I’m Black?” by Ken Boothe was composed by Syl Johnson.

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Is It Because I’m Black?

Is It Because I’m Black?

Syl Johnson

[Verse 1]
Dark brown shade of my skin
Only add colour to my tears
That splash against my hollow bones, that rocks my soul
Looking back over my false dreams, that I once knew
Wondering why my dreams never came true
Somebody tell me, what can I do

[Chorus]
Something is holding me back
Is it because I'm black?

[Verse 2]
In this world of no pity
I was raised in the ghetto of the city
Mama, she works so hard
To earn every penny

[Chorus]
Something is holding me back
Is it because I'm black?
Something is holding me back
I'm wondering Is it because I'm black

[Verse 3]
Like a child stealing his first piece of candy, and got caught
Wandering life's corner, somewhere I got lost

[Chorus]
Something is holding me back
Is it because I'm black?
Something is holding me back
Is it because I'm black?

[Outro]
Oh, somebody please tell me
Is it because I'm black?
With my black skin

Trivia about the song Is It Because I’m Black? by Ken Boothe

On which albums was the song “Is It Because I’m Black?” released by Ken Boothe?: Ken Boothe released the song on the albums “Let’s Get It On” in 1974, “The Ken Boothe Collection: Eighteen Classic Songs” in 1987, “Essential Artist Collection – Ken Boothe” in 2006, and “Everything I Own: The Lloyd Charmers Sessions 1971 to 1976” in 2016.
Who composed the song “Is It Because I’m Black?” by Ken Boothe?: The song “Is It Because I’m Black?” by Ken Boothe was composed by Syl Johnson.