Dust

Fleetwood Mac

About Dust

"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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1972
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When the white flame in us is gone
And we that lost the world's delight
Stiffen in darkness.
Left alone
To crumble in our separate light
When your swift hair is quiet in death
And through the lips corruption 
Thrust to still the labor of my breath

When we are dust, when we are dust
When we are dust, when we are dust

When your swift hair is quiet in death
And through the lips corruption 
Thrust to still the labor of my breath

When we are dust, when we are dust
When we are dust, when we are dust

When the white flame in us is gone
And we that lost the world's delight
Stiffen in darkness
Left alone
To crumble in our separate light
When your swift hair is quiet in death
And through the lips corruption 
Thrust to still the labor of my breath

When we are dust, when we are dust
When we are dust, when we are dust

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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: Daniel Kirwan

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15 facts about this song

Band Origin
Fleetwood Mac is a British-American rock band formed in London in 1967.
Album Information
"Dust" is a track from the "Bare Trees" album, which is Fleetwood Mac's sixth studio album, released in 1972.
Composer
This soul-stirring track was composed by guitarist Danny Kirwan. Notably, Danny joined the band as a teenager and proved instrumental in the band's transition from blues to a more melodic rock sound.
Poetry Connection
The song "Dust" is based on a poem of the same name by British poet Rupert Brooke, known for his idealistic war sonnets written during the First World War. The lyrics to "Dust" are actually verses from Brooke's poem.
Significant Meaning
"Dust" is often interpreted to be about mortality and the fleeting nature of life, a theme consistent with the original poem.
Kirwan's Departure
"Bare Trees", the album containing "Dust", was one of the last Fleetwood Mac albums to feature Danny Kirwan. He was asked to leave the band the following year due to his alcoholism and mental health issues.
Cover Version
The song "Dust" has been covered by several artists, including American band The Shins in a 2005 live session.
Musicality
"Dust" is noted for its introspective and melancholic feel, featuring gentle guitar work, subdued percussion, and soft vocals, which underscored the band's musical diversity.
Song Duration
The song is relatively short, with a run-time of just over 2 minutes.
Track Listing
"Dust" is track number seven on the "Bare Trees" album, which has a total of ten songs.
Final Album Contribution
"Bare Trees" was Kirwan's last significant contribution to Fleetwood Mac's discography, as by their next album "Penguin", his role was significantly reduced and he only contributed to one song.
Lyrical Recognition
Despite not being a chart-topper, "Dust" has received critical acclaim for its poignant lyrics and emotional depth.
Discographical Transition
"Dust" and the Bare Trees album marked a transition from Fleetwood Mac’s early blues-orientated sound to the more diverse and unique rock/pop sound for which they became famous.
No Official Music Video
There is no official music video for "Dust", a usual occurrence for songs from this era.
Live Performances
There are very few, if any, recorded live performances of Fleetwood Mac playing "Dust". It was not a regularly featured song in the band's concert setlists.

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