Gold

East 17

About Gold

"Gold" is a song recorded by English boy band East 17, taken from the band's debut album Walthamstow. Written by Tony Mortimer, it was released on 7 November 1992 as the second single from the album. The song was successful in only a few countries, peaking at number two in Sweden, number three in Finland and number 28 in the United Kingdom. The music video depicts the band performing the track whilst wearing angel wings.


Year:
1993
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Gold gold gold gold
Livin' on this planet together
for so long
one step closer clould never
be wrong
but only for the better and no never
for the worse
placed here with the Lord's care to
share this earth
stop bitin' and fightin'
we're just denyin ourselves
life and love is one
the deeper you delve
stop killing and selling
buying and thinking of gold
forget the body and remember the soul
life is worth more than gold
a soul should never be sold
a lie should never be told
'cos life is worth more than gold

Gold we don't need it
do we
Gold we don't need it
do we
Gold we don't need it
do we
Gold we don't need it
do we
Gold we don't need it
do we
Gold we don't need it
gold

More than gold it's plain to see
Jesus weren't sent to set a precious
stone free
but the heart the part livin'
inside us all
o spiritual entity the silent call
the flower with a power
to live in two worlds
the innocense asleep inside
the boy and the girl
we have to say it
they must be told
life is worth much more than gold
life is worth more than gold
a soul should never be sold
a lie should never be told
'cos life is worth more than gold

Gold we don't need it
do we ...

I dream I dream I dream I dream
I dream the rain will cease
I dreamt he clouds will pass
I dream the apin will ease
I dream that my dream comes fast
I dream that shadows have light
I dream for peace tonight
and I dream of on end to war
have you dreamed this dream before
life is worth more than gold
a soul should never be sold
a lie should never be told-aca 

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East 17

East 17 are a pop boy band comprising Tony Mortimer, John Hendy and Terry Coldwell. Tony Mortimer is the group's frontman and primary songwriter. Formed in Walthamstow, London in 1991, the group have achieved 18 Top 20 singles and four Top 10 albums, and were one of the UK's most popular boy bands during the early to mid-1990s. The group went on to sell 10 million records worldwide. Their boy band style was unique occasionally blending rap and pop in songs such as "House of Love", "Steam" and "Let It Rain". more »

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Written by: ANTHONY MICHAEL MORTIMER

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12 facts about this song

Artist Overview
"Gold" is a hit song by East 17, which is an English pop boy band that originated from Walthamstow, London in 1991. The band's name is a homage to their hometown's postal code.
Songwriter Credit
The song was written by the band member Tony Mortimer, who is often considered to be the principal songwriter for East 17.
Release Date
"Gold" was released on 1 August 1992 as a part of East 17's debut album, "Walthamstow."
Chart Performance
"Gold" was a commercial success. It peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, marking one of East 17's biggest hits.
Music Genre
The song is mainly characterized as a pop music track but also incorporates elements of dance-pop and hip-hop, reflecting the varied influences in East 17's music.
Music Video
The music video for "Gold" showcases the band members amidst an exotic desert backdrop, signifying the treasure-like theme of the song.
Lyrics Theme
Lyrically, "Gold" speaks about the power and importance of love, comparing it to the precious metal – gold.
Awards
While "Gold" itself did not win any particular awards, its success contributed towards East 17's wins at the 1994 BRIT Awards, where they secured the title of Best British Group.
Critical Review
Critics often review “Gold” as the song that cemented East 17's reputation as more streetwise and relatable compared to other boy bands of the era.
Live Performance
"Gold" remains a popular choice in the band's setlists during live performances and tours owing to its massive popularity.
Re-Release
In 1999, "Gold" was re-released with some remix versions, although it did not achieve the same level of chart success as its initial release.
Back Catalog Importance
Today, "Gold" continues to be one of East 17's most well-known songs and is considered a staple of their back catalog.

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