This 1972 single found the band continuing their hitmaking run with a cover of the Jimmy Webb-penned song that had previously been a hit for Laura Nyro. It showcased their signature vocal harmonies and pop sensibilities.
- The song was written by Jimmy Webb, who had also written several of Three Dog Night's earlier hits, including "Wichita Lineman" and "Galveston."
- While "Black and White" itself did not reach the Top 40, Three Dog Night's previous single, "The Show Must Go On," did reach number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1972.
- This single was released on the Probe Records label, a subsidiary of ABC Records.
Three Dog Night were a vocal group formed in 1968, known for their pop-rock sound and ability to blend genres. They achieved massive commercial success throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s with a string of chart-topping singles.
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