All the Gold In California
Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Band
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All the gold in California Is in the bank in the middle of Beverly Hills In somebody else's name. So if you're dreamin' about California, It don't matter at all where you've played before. California's a brand-new game. Tryin' to be a hero, winding up a zero, Can scar a man forever right down to your soul. Living on the spotlight can kill a man outright 'Cause everything that glitters is not gold. All the gold in California Is in the bank in the middle of Beverly Hills In somebody else's name. So if you're dreamin' about California, It don't matter at all where you've played before. California's a brand-new game.
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Written by: Larry Gatlin
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12 facts about this song
Songwriter"All the Gold in California" was written by Larry Gatlin, the group's lead vocalist who frequently took up songwriting duties for their music.
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Release YearReleased in 1979, the song has remained a beloved classic for over four decades.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles in late 1979, proving its popularity among country music fans.
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Album"All the Gold in California" is part of the album 'Straight Ahead', which was also released in 1979.
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AwardsThe song helped the Gatlin Brothers to win the Top Vocal Group award by the Academy of Country Music in 1979.
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RerecordingThe Gatlin Brothers revisited their hit and re-recorded the song for their 2009 album, titled ‘Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Sing Their Family Gospel Favorites.’
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Style and GenreThe song is in the country-pop genre, with a reflective tone and lyrics speaking to the allure and ultimately empty promise of fame and fortune.
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Notable PerformanceNetting them considerable recognition, the Gatlin Brothers once performed “All the Gold in California” at the Grand Ole Opry – one of Country Music's most significant venues.
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Television AppearanceThe song was also performed in a ’79 episode of the television variety show 'Hee Haw', an American television variety show featuring country music and humor.
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Popular CoverIn addition to the original performance, the song has also been covered by popular artist Nick Cave on the 2000 album "B-Sides & Rarities".
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Inspiration for the SongThe song is often interpreted as Larry Gatlin’s statement on the pitfalls of success and fame, a deeply personal and poignant exploration that many artists can relate to.
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Musical Legacy"All the Gold in California" continues to be one of Gatlin Brothers's most famed songs that effectively enriched the group's three-decade career in the music industry.
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