Gold Dust Woman

Fleetwood Mac

About Gold Dust Woman

"Gold Dust Woman" is a song from the best-selling Fleetwood Mac album Rumours. It was written and sung by Stevie Nicks and released as a B-side to the "Don't Stop" single (in the UK) and the "You Make Loving Fun" single (in the US). The 2004 two-disc special edition release of Rumours includes two demos of "Gold Dust Woman". One demo features vocal melody and lyrics in the coda which would later be developed into the stand-alone single "If You Ever Did Believe" in 1997, which Nicks recorded with Sheryl Crow as part of the early sessions for her Trouble in Shangri-La album. The track was instead chosen as the theme song for the 1998 Warner Bros. film Practical Magic and is only available on the film's soundtrack album. 


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1977
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Rock on gold dust woman
Take your silver spoon
Dig your grave

Heartless challenge
Pick your path and I'll pray

Wake up in the morning
See your sunrise loves to go down
Lousy lovers pick their prey
But they never cry out loud
Cry out

Did she make you cry
Make you break down
Shatter your illusions of love
And is it over now do you know how
Pick up the pieces and go home.

Rock on ancient queen
Follow those who pale
In your shadow

Rulers make bad lovers
You better put your kingdom up for sale
Up for sale

Well did she make you cry
Make you break down
Shatter your illusions of love
And is it over now, do you know how
Pickup the pieces and go home.

Well did she make you cry
Make you break down
Shatter your illusions of love
And now tell me
Is it over now, do you know how
Pickup the pieces and go home
Go home
Go home

Pale
Shadow
Of a woman
Black widow
Pale
Shadow
Of a dragon
Dust woman

Pale
Shadow
Of a woman
Black widow
Pale
Shadow
She's a dragon
Gold dust woman
Woman, woman

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Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band formed in 1967 in London. Due to numerous line-up changes, the only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood. Despite band founder Peter Green naming the group by combining the surnames of two of his former bandmates (Fleetwood, McVie) from John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, bassist John McVie played neither on their first single nor at their first concerts. The keyboardist, Christine McVie, who joined the band in 1970 while married to John McVie, appeared on all but two albums, either as a member or as a session musician. She also supplied the artwork for the album Kiln House. more »

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Written by: STEVIE NICKS

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8 facts about this song

Fleetwood Mac's Original Release
"Gold Dust Woman" is one of the well-known songs of the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac. It was released in 1977 as part of their 11th studio album titled "Rumours," which still remains one of the most successful albums in history.
Stevie Nicks' Contribution
Stevie Nicks, the lead singer of Fleetwood Mac, wrote "Gold Dust Woman." Her writing process was inspired by her interest in black magic and the occult, which is reflected in the song's lyrics. The song is often associated with her signature witchy, mysterious persona.
Song's Symbolism
"Gold Dust Woman" is considered a symbolic portrayal of Nicks' struggle with cocaine addiction. The gold dust in the song refers to cocaine, representing the high life that came along with music fame and wealth in the 70s and the attendant hedonism.
Sheryl Crow’s Cover
American musician Sheryl Crow, a fan of Fleetwood Mac, covered "Gold Dust Woman" in 1998. Her version of the song was featured in the film "Practical Magic."
Connection with Sheryl Crow and Stevie Nicks
The collaboration between Crow and Nicks goes beyond the cover of "Gold Dust Woman." Around the year 2001, Crow was all set to replace Christine McVie in Fleetwood Mac, but she eventually decided not to join the band. However, she and Nicks have continued to collaborate on various projects.
Live Performances
During live performances of "Gold Dust Woman," Nicks is renowned for her dramatic and powerful on-stage presence. She and the band often extend the length of the song to over ten minutes, taking the audience on a mesmerizing musical journey.
Reception of the Song
The song has been praised universally for its instrumentals, especially the haunting, ethereal guitar work. The lyrics and Nicks' passionate vocal performance have also received positive reviews, contributing to "Gold Dust Woman" enduring as a classic in rock music.
Influence on Other Artists
"Gold Dust Woman" has been widely covered by several artists in different genres, speaking to its vast influence. These artists range from rock bands like The Smashing Pumpkins, and Hole, to country singer Courtney Love, showing the song's cross-genre appeal.

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