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"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"
Single by Soul Asylum
from the album Grave Dancers Union
Released	January 1993
Recorded	1992
Genre	Alternative rock grunge
Length	3:57
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Dave Pirner
Producer(s)	Michael Beinhorn
Soul Asylum singles chronology
"Somebody to Shove" (1992) "Black Gold" (1993) "Runaway Train" (1993)

The music video for the song was directed by American filmmaker Zack Snyder, who also directed the "Somebody to Shove" videoclip.

Track listing

1. "Black Gold" - 3:57
2. "Black Gold" (Live) - 3:57
3. "The Break"

Charts

Chart (1993–94)	Peak position
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

References

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