Gold Dust Woman

Bob Welch, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty

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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2016
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Rock on, gold dust woman
Take your silver spoon and dig your grave, yeah
Well, it's a heartless challenge
You pick your path and then you pray

You wake up in the mornin'
You see your sunrise, loves to go down
Lousy lovers, they pick their prey
But they never cry out loud, no, they don't cry out

Well, did she make you cry, make you break down
Shatter your illusions of love?
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
They say 'Rulers, they make bad lovers'
You better put your kingdom up for sale
Well you better sell it, sell it

Did she make you cry, make you break down
Shatter your illusions of love?
Is it over now? Do you know how?
Pickup the pieces and go home

Did she make you cry, make you break down
Shatter your illusions of love ?
Now tell me, is it over now? Do you know how?
Pickup the pieces and go home, go home, go home

Ooh, pale shadow of a woman
Ooh, black widow, yeah
Ooh, pale shadow, she's a dagger
Gold dust woman
Ooh, pale shadow of a woman
Ooh, black widow

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Stevie Nicks

Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks (born May 26, 1948 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums. She was deemed "The Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll" and one of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" by Rolling Stone,and, as a member of Fleetwood Mac, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. As a solo artist, she has garnered eight Grammy Award nominations and, with Fleetwood Mac, a further five. 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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