Goldrush
Yello
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Give me your gold Blue moon is walking These lips are smoking Big time disaster My heart gets faster My pot is melting Doctors consulting destiny Give it to me This is Your show and it's old And it's a wonder This day I give it to you Give it to you Give me your gold Give me your gold You got a nugget in your pocket Got a nugget in your hand You got a nugget in your pocket Got a nugget for a grand So forget your hesitation Take a dozen invitation Like it's for a great confusion Like it's for a grand illusion Clouds Love Stars Colors Take it into the night
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Written by: BORIS BLANK, DIETER MEIER
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11 facts about this song
Music Genre"Goldrush" by Yello falls under the genres of Synth-pop, Electronic, and New wave, characterizing their distinctive style.
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Album Information"Goldrush" is part of the album "One Second," which was released in 1987. This album significantly used samplings and highlighted a Latin influence, which marked a new direction for Yello.
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Band MembersYello, is a Swiss band formed by Boris Blank (keyboards, sampling, percussion, backing vocals), and Dieter Meier (vocals, lyrics). They are particularly known for combining a variety of music genres to create a unique sound.
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InspirationYello's song "Goldrush" was inspired by the band’s fascination with the old American West and the historic gold rush era. This inspiration is highlighted in the lyrics and music video of the song.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Goldrush" features band member Dieter Meier in characteristic dramatic presence, providing a narrative story based on the concept of the Gold Rush era while articulating a distinctively unconventional and artistic visual style.
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RecognitionThe song "Goldrush" did well on music charts around the world as it reached number 11 in the UK charts, making it one of Yello's most significant successes.
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Sample UseThe song has been sampled in various other music pieces as evidence of its influence. For instance, the track "Housetrack" by 'Alex Party' sampled "Goldrush".
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Artistic InfluenceYello is known for their mix of electronic music with jazz and classical elements, and "Goldrush" is a testament to this approach, having a unique sound that stands out even amongst their eclectic discography.
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Re-issuesDue to its iconic status and popularity, "Goldrush" was included in several of Yello's compilation albums including "Essential Yello" in 1992 and "Yello By Yello" in 2010.
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Live PerformanceYello, known for rarely performing live, included "Goldrush" as part of their setlist during their first-ever live shows in Berlin during October 2016.
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Lyrics ConstructionThe lyrics of "Goldrush" is notable for its use of narrative storytelling and surrealistic imagery, in line with Yello's characteristic blending of music and art.
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