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Gold (Amanda Lear song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Gold'" is a song by French singer Amanda Lear from her second album 'Sweet Revenge', released as the single in 1978.
Song information
The song was composed by Charly Ricanek, with lyrics written by Amanda Lear, and produced by the singer's longtime collaborator, Anthony Monn. Musically, it showcased the mainstream uptempo disco sound. The track is part of the song suite on the 'Sweet Revenge' album, which tells the story of a girl tempted by the Devil.
"Gold" received a limited single release in late 1978 and was a minor chart success in Belgium and France. The B-side was Lear's cover of the wartime classic "Lili Marleen", which would later be released on her third album, 'Never Trust a Pretty Face'.
In 1989, DJ Ian Levine produced Hi-NRG remixes of "Gold" and "Follow Me". The new versions were released as the double A-side single on both vinyl and CD, and received promotion on TV. The remixed version of "Gold" would later be included on several Amanda Lear hits compilations.
Track listing
*'7" Single (1978)'
:A. "Gold" 3:45
:B. "Lily Marlne" 4:45
*'7" Single (1989)'
:A. "Gold" 3:50
:B. "Follow Me" 3:41
*'12" Single (1989)'
:A1. "Gold" (Extended House Mix) 8:44
:A2. "Gold" (Deep Gold Dub Mix) 6:08
:B1. "Follow Me" ('89 High Energy Mix) 6:28
*'CD Maxi-Single (1989)'
# "Gold" 3:50
# "Follow Me" 3:41
# "Gold" (Extended House Mix) 8:44
# "Follow Me" ('89 High Energy Mix) 3:36
Chart performance
Cover versions
* In 2006, Spanish singer Pedro Marn released a cover of the song on his Amanda Lear tribute album 'Diamonds'.
* Bettina Kster and Jessie Evans released a cover of the song in 2006 under the moniker Autonervous.
References
Category:1978 singles
Category:1978 songs
Category:Amanda Lear songs
Category:Ariola Records singles
Category:Songs written by Amanda Lear
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