Gold
John Stewart
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When the lights go down in the California town People are in for the evening I jump into my car and I throw in my guitar My heart beatin' time with my breathin' Drivin' over Kanan, singin' to my soul There's people out there turnin' music into gold Well my buddy Jim Bass past he's a-workin' pumpin gas And he makes two fifty for an hour He's got rhythm in his hands as he's tappin' on the cans Sings rock and roll in the shower Drivin' over Kanan, singin' to my soul There's people out there turnin' music into gold Ah the California girls are the greatest in the world Each one's a song in the making Singin' back to me I can hear the melody The story is there for the takin' Drivin' over Kanan, singin' to my soul There's people out there turnin' music into gold Drivin' over Kanan, singin' to my soul There's people out there turnin' music into gold When the lights go down in the California town People are in for the evening I jump into my car and I throw in my guitar My heart beatin' time with my breathin' Drivin' over Kanan, singin' to my soul There's people out there turnin' music into gold Flyin' over Kanan, singin' to my soul People out there turnin' music into gold People out there turnin' music into gold People out there turnin' music into gold People out there turnin' music into gold, gold People out there turnin' music into gold, gold People out there turnin' music into gold, gold People out there turnin' music into gold, gold People out there turnin' music into gold, gold People out there turnin' music into gold, gold People out there turnin' music into gold, gold
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Written by: John C. Stewart
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11 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Gold" by John Stewart was released in 1979 and quickly became a #5 hit single in the United States, securing a spot on the Billboard Top 100.
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Famous CollaborationStevie Nicks provided the backing vocals for the song. Nicks is best known as the lead vocalist of Fleetwood Mac, a popular 70s rock band.
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Noteworthy AchievementsThe song’s success earned John Stewart a gold disc, which was awarded to him by the RIAA in June 1979. Gold discs are awarded to acknowledge a particular level of success in the music industry.
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Popular Culture"Gold" has been featured in various pop-culture platforms. For example, it was used in the 2013 film "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues".
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Album Contribution"Gold" is a track from the album 'Bombs Away Dream Babies,' which was Stewart's most successful album. It reached the top ten in the US album charts.
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Behind the SongThe song was inspired by the dizzying heights reached by some musicians in the counterculture of the late 1960s and '70s, which Stewart sums up in the lyrics "When the lights go down in the California town..."
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Recording ProcessThe song was produced by Lindsey Buckingham, who infused the song with a soft rock sound.
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Impact on CareerPrior to the success of "Gold", John Stewart had been struggling to achieve a successful solo career. The song paved the way for his later success.
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Song CompositionThe song follows the chord progression D-A-G throughout the verses, with a catchy, sing-along chorus.
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Being CoveredThe song was covered by several artists after its release, including Mary Chapin Carpenter and Bernie Leadon, a former member of the Eagles.
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Artist RecognitionDespite its success, "Gold" remains the only top 40 hit single by the artist John Stewart. This makes him a classic example of a one-hit-wonder.
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