The House That Jack Built (song)


"The House That Jack Built" is a song written by Bobby Lance and Fran Robbins. "The House that Jack Built" was originally recorded by Thelma Jones and released on the Barry label earlier in 1968. That version did not make the U.S. charts.

Aretha Franklin recording

Later in 1968, was recorded and performed by Aretha Franklin. The song reached #2 on the U.S. R&B chart and #7 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song's B-side, "I Say a Little Prayer", reached #3 on the U.S. R&B chart, #10 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #4 in the U.K. in 1968.

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