"Black Gold" is a 1993 single performed by Minneapolis rock band Soul Asylum. The song was written by Soul Asylum's lead singer Dave Pirner. It was the second single from their album Grave Dancers Union.
"Black Gold" | ||||
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Single by Soul Asylum | ||||
from the album Grave Dancers Union | ||||
Released | January 1993 | |||
Recorded | 1992 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:57 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dave Pirner | |||
Producer(s) | Michael Beinhorn | |||
Soul Asylum singles chronology | ||||
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The music video for the song was directed by American filmmaker Zack Snyder, who also directed the "Somebody to Shove" videoclip.
Chart (1993–94) | Peak position |
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Canada Top Singles (RPM)[1] | 58 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[2] | 25 |
UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 26 |
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[4] | 6 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[5] | 4 |