Who wrote Sister Golden Hair Surprise?

Gerry Beckley
Sister Golden Hair/Lyricists

When did Sister Golden Hair come out?

1975
Sister Golden Hair/Released

What movie is the song Sister Golden Hair in?

“Sister Golden Hair” also appears in the movies Cherish (2002), Radio (2003) and All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006). George Martin, who was The Beatles producer, produced this track and the rest of the Hearts album (he started working with America on their previous album, Holiday).

Who was the lead singer on Sister Golden Hair?

America
Sister Golden Hair/Artists

What genre is Sister Golden Hair?

Rock
Sister Golden Hair/Genres

What does golden hair symbolize?

Literature of the time associated golden hair with youth, beauty, money, and even compared it to an angelic halo. To sum it up, it was a symbol of something precious.

What album is Sister Golden Hair on?

Hearts
Sister Golden Hair/Album
“Sister Golden Hair” is a song by the band America from their fifth album Hearts (1975), written by Gerry Beckley. It was their second single to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, remaining in the top position for one week.

Who is the lead singer in America?

Dan Peek
America/Lead singers

What instruments are in Sister Golden Hair?

Instrumentation. Gerry Beckley said he played the 12-string guitar, and overdubbed the prominent slide guitar.

What key is Sister Golden Hair?

What’s the meaning of the song Sister Golden Hair?

Charlie from Cape Girardeau, Mo My take on the meaning of this song: “Sister Golden Hair” is the guy’s sarcastic name for the girl who won’t put out until she’s married. He “ain’t ready for the altar”, but he wants a girl who’ll “be a friend of mine”, in other words, put out.

When did Sister Golden Hair by America come out?

In our interview with Gerry Beckley, he explained that he made a demo of this song before America recorded their fourth album, Holiday, but he was happy with the songs they chose for that album so “Sister Golden Hair” sat on the shelf for a year, making the cut for their next album, Hearts.

What’s the meaning of the first line of America golden hair?

The meaning of the first line is obvious. His use of “but” makes me think that by saying “a woman sure can be a friend of mine” insinuates not just a stereotype friend as such, but a more rather personal, lover-type because he is saying he isn’t ready for it, but that is not to say there isn’t times when he feels he is ready.

Why did Jackson Browne write Sister Golden Hair?

According to Gerry Beckley, “ [Jackson Browne] has a knack, an ability to put words to music, that is much more like the L.A. approach to just genuine observation as opposed to simplifying it down to its bare essentials.

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