 Chain Gang (song)

"Chain Gang" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, released on July 26, 1960.The song became one of Cooke's most successful singles, peaking at number two on the "Billboard" Hot 100, behind both "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" by Connie Francis and "Mr. Custer" by Larry Verne On the Hot R&B Sides chart, the song peaked at number two as well.