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"'''Glitter & Gold'''" is a song by [[British people|British]] singer songwriter [[Rebecca Ferguson (singer)|Rebecca Ferguson]]. The song serves as the third single from the debut studio album, ''[[Heaven (Rebecca Ferguson album)|Heaven]]'', and was released in the [[United Kingdom]] on 29 April 2012. The song was written by Ferguson, Alex Smith and [[Paul Barry]], and |
"'''Glitter & Gold'''" is a song by [[British people|British]] singer songwriter [[Rebecca Ferguson (singer)|Rebecca Ferguson]]. The song serves as the third single from the debut studio album, ''[[Heaven (Rebecca Ferguson album)|Heaven]]'', and was released in the [[United Kingdom]] on 29 April 2012. The song was written by Ferguson, Alex Smith and [[Paul Barry]], and was produced by Smith and [[Mark Taylor (music producer)|Mark Taylor]]. |
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The song was included on the international soundtrack of the [[ |
The song was included on the international soundtrack of the [[Brazil]]ian remake soap opera ''Guerra dos Sexos''. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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The song was Ferguson's third single,<ref name="Guardian review">{{cite news|last=Cragg|first=Michael|title=New music: Rebecca Ferguson – Glitter & Gold (Tom Farrago Remix)|url= |
The song was Ferguson's third single,<ref name="Guardian review">{{cite news|last=Cragg|first=Michael|title=New music: Rebecca Ferguson – Glitter & Gold (Tom Farrago Remix)|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/apr/10/rebecca-ferguson-glitter-gold-remix|accessdate=23 July 2012|newspaper=The Guardian|date=10 April 2012}}</ref> and was scheduled to be released on 29 April 2012. It was co-written by Ferguson, Alex Smith and Paul Barry and was produced by Mark Taylor and Alex Smith. Whilst the title "Glitter & Gold" conjures up wealth, glitzy parties and expensive jewellery, the song is actually about friendships and about how money doesn't buy your soul.<ref name="4Music review">{{cite web|title=Rebecca gives us some soulful advice|url=http://www.4music.com/news/news/3915/Rebecca-Ferguson-Glitter-and-Gold|work=4Music (13 April 2012)|publisher=[[Channel 4]]|accessdate=16 May 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120416060555/http://www.4music.com/news/news/3915/Rebecca-Ferguson-Glitter-and-Gold|archivedate=16 April 2012}}</ref> |
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== Critical reception == |
== Critical reception == |
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The song "Glitter & Gold" |
The song "Glitter & Gold" received positive views from critics. Digital spy rated the song 4 out of 5 stars. They reviewed the song as "tame by Adele's standards", and said the song is "as sour as Rebecca gets" when she has ended a relationship with her boyfriend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a378357/rebecca-ferguson-glitter--gold-single-review.html|title=Rebecca Ferguson: 'Glitter & Gold' review|date=25 April 2012|website=Digitalspy.co.uk|accessdate=18 July 2018|archive-date=3 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703180722/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a378357/rebecca-ferguson-glitter--gold-single-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[The Guardian]]'' described the single as "lovely" livened up with "a [[Mark Ronson]]-esque arrangement".<ref name="Guardian review" /> |
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== Music video == |
== Music video == |
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The video premiered on 13 April 2012 |
The video premiered on 13 April 2012 in a [[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] music video face off, Ferguson's video beating [[Jessie J]]'s [[LaserLight]] by 2 rounds to 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/music/896062-rebecca-ferguson-v-jessie-j-music-video-fight-club|title=Rebecca Ferguson v Jessie J: Music video fight club|date=13 April 2012|website=Metro.co.uk|accessdate=18 July 2018|archive-date=18 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718064200/http://www.metro.co.uk/music/896062-rebecca-ferguson-v-jessie-j-music-video-fight-club|url-status=live}}</ref> "In the video, we see Rebecca looking stunning at a party as she mingles and sings, seemingly giving advice to the partygoers as they turn into cardboard cutouts of themselves. Rebecca is there to help them make a choice: what is more important to their life, happiness or wealth?".<ref name="4Music review" /> The video was directed by Syndrome.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.promonews.tv/2012/04/26/rebecca-ferguson-glitter-gold-by-syndrome|title=Rebecca Ferguson 'Glitter & Gold' by Syndrome on Promo News|website=Promonews.tv|accessdate=18 July 2018|archive-date=28 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120428181208/http://www.promonews.tv/2012/04/26/rebecca-ferguson-glitter-gold-by-syndrome/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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== Chart performance == |
== Chart performance == |
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As the third single from Heaven, "Glitter & Gold" was released on 29 April 2012. The song debuted at 164 on the [[UK Singles Chart]], but climbed up to 116 after Ferguson performed the song on [[Alan Carr]]'s [[Alan Carr: Chatty Man|Chatty Man]]. The song has, so far, peaked higher than [[Too Good |
As the third single from Heaven, "Glitter & Gold" was released on 29 April 2012. The song debuted at 164 on the [[UK Singles Chart]], but climbed up to 116 after Ferguson performed the song on [[Alan Carr]]'s [[Alan Carr: Chatty Man|Chatty Man]]. The song has, so far, peaked higher than [[Too Good to Lose]], which peaked at number 186. The song also charted on the [[Irish Singles Chart]] at 65.<ref name="irma.ie">{{cite web |url=http://www.irma.ie/aucharts.asp |title=>> IRMA << Irish Charts - Singles, Albums & Compilations >> |accessdate=October 10, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105120403/http://www.irma.ie/aucharts.asp |archivedate=November 5, 2012 }}</ref> To add to this, the song has also charted at number peaked at 27 in Italy, and peaked at 36 so far in the [[Swiss Music Charts|Swiss Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitparade.ch/showitem.asp?interpret=Rebecca+Ferguson&titel=Glitter+&+Gold&cat=s|title=Die Offizielle Schweizer Hitparade und Music Community|first=Steffen|last=Hung|website=Hitparade.ch|accessdate=18 July 2018}}</ref> |
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== Live performances == |
== Live performances == |
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On 6 April 2012 Ferguson performed the song live at the [[Echo Arena Liverpool|Echo Arena]].<ref> |
On 6 April 2012 Ferguson performed the song live at the [[Echo Arena Liverpool|Echo Arena]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aml2zz_U6Z0&feature=relmfu|title=Rebecca Ferguson - Glitter & Gold (Live from Echo Arena)|last=RebeccaFergusonVEVO|date=6 April 2012|accessdate=18 July 2018|publisher=[[YouTube]]|archive-date=29 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529094107/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aml2zz_U6Z0&feature=relmfu|url-status=live}}</ref> On 11 May she performed on ''[[Alan Carr: Chatty Man]]'', despite having a broken leg. |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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;Digital EP<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/glitter-gold-ep/544635610|title=Rebecca Ferguson - Glitter & Gold (EP)|publisher=[[Apple Music]]|accessdate=29 June 2023|archive-date=29 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629215429/https://music.apple.com/gb/album/glitter-gold-ep/544635610|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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# "Glitter & Gold" - 3:29 |
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# "Glitter & Gold" (Live Version) - 3:28 |
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# "Glitter & Gold" (Cahill Remix Edit) - 3:24 |
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# "Glitter & Gold" (Tom Farrago Remix) - 3:39 |
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! scope="row" {{singlechart|Germany|68|artist=Rebecca Ferguson|song=Glitter & Gold}} |
! scope="row" {{singlechart|Germany|68|artist=Rebecca Ferguson|song=Glitter & Gold|songid=950327|accessdate=3 March 2020}} |
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! scope="row"| Ireland ([[Irish Singles Chart|IRMA]])<ref name="irma.ie"/> |
! scope="row"| Ireland ([[Irish Singles Chart|IRMA]])<ref name="irma.ie"/> |
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| style="text-align:center;"| 65 |
| style="text-align:center;"| 65 |
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! scope="row"| Italy ([[Federation of the Italian Music Industry|FIMI]])<ref>https://twitter.com |
! scope="row"| Italy ([[Federation of the Italian Music Industry|FIMI]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/rebeccafupdates|title=Rebecca Ferguson ♥ (@RebeccaFUpdates) - Twitter|website=Twitter.com|accessdate=18 July 2018}}</ref> |
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| style="text-align:center;"| 27 |
| style="text-align:center;"| 27 |
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! scope="row" {{singlechart|Switzerland|36|artist=Rebecca Ferguson|song=Glitter & Gold}} |
! scope="row" {{singlechart|Switzerland|36|artist=Rebecca Ferguson|song=Glitter & Gold}} |
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! scope="row"| UK Singles ([[UK Singles Chart| |
! scope="row"| UK Singles ([[UK Singles Chart|OCC]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1049540&c=1|title=Official Chart Analysis: No.1 Keane album Strangeland sells 48k - News - Music Week|website=Musicweek.com|accessdate=18 July 2018|archive-date=10 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910055335/http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1049540&c=1|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| style="text-align:center;"| 116 |
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===Year-end charts=== |
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!scope="row"|Italy (FIMI)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fimi.it/top-of-the-music/classifiche.kl#/charts/13/2012/0|title=Classifica annuale 2012 (dal 02.01.2012 al 30.12.2012)|language=Italian|publisher=[[Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana|FIMI]]|access-date=10 June 2022|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610144423/https://www.fimi.it/top-of-the-music/classifiche.kl#/charts/13/2012/0|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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France : 146 |
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===Certifications=== |
===Certifications=== |
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Italy|type=single|award=Gold| |
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Italy|type=single|award=Gold|access-date=4 September 2012|artist=Rebecca Ferguson|title=Glitter & Gold|relyear=2012}} |
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==Release history== |
==Release history== |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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Latest revision as of 19:30, 7 June 2024
"Glitter & Gold" | ||||
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Single by Rebecca Ferguson | ||||
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Released | 29 April 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Soul, jazz, pop, blues | |||
Length | 3:29 | |||
Label | Syco, RCA Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Rebecca Ferguson, Alex Smith, Paul Barry | |||
Producer(s) | Mark Taylor, Alex Smith | |||
Rebecca Ferguson singles chronology | ||||
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"Glitter & Gold" is a song by British singer songwriter Rebecca Ferguson. The song serves as the third single from the debut studio album, Heaven, and was released in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2012. The song was written by Ferguson, Alex Smith and Paul Barry, and was produced by Smith and Mark Taylor.
The song was included on the international soundtrack of the Brazilian remake soap opera Guerra dos Sexos.
Background
[edit]The song was Ferguson's third single,[1] and was scheduled to be released on 29 April 2012. It was co-written by Ferguson, Alex Smith and Paul Barry and was produced by Mark Taylor and Alex Smith. Whilst the title "Glitter & Gold" conjures up wealth, glitzy parties and expensive jewellery, the song is actually about friendships and about how money doesn't buy your soul.[2]
Critical reception
[edit]The song "Glitter & Gold" received positive views from critics. Digital spy rated the song 4 out of 5 stars. They reviewed the song as "tame by Adele's standards", and said the song is "as sour as Rebecca gets" when she has ended a relationship with her boyfriend.[3] The Guardian described the single as "lovely" livened up with "a Mark Ronson-esque arrangement".[1]
Music video
[edit]The video premiered on 13 April 2012 in a Metro music video face off, Ferguson's video beating Jessie J's LaserLight by 2 rounds to 1.[4] "In the video, we see Rebecca looking stunning at a party as she mingles and sings, seemingly giving advice to the partygoers as they turn into cardboard cutouts of themselves. Rebecca is there to help them make a choice: what is more important to their life, happiness or wealth?".[2] The video was directed by Syndrome.[5]
Chart performance
[edit]As the third single from Heaven, "Glitter & Gold" was released on 29 April 2012. The song debuted at 164 on the UK Singles Chart, but climbed up to 116 after Ferguson performed the song on Alan Carr's Chatty Man. The song has, so far, peaked higher than Too Good to Lose, which peaked at number 186. The song also charted on the Irish Singles Chart at 65.[6] To add to this, the song has also charted at number peaked at 27 in Italy, and peaked at 36 so far in the Swiss Singles Chart.[7]
Live performances
[edit]On 6 April 2012 Ferguson performed the song live at the Echo Arena.[8] On 11 May she performed on Alan Carr: Chatty Man, despite having a broken leg.
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Glitter & Gold" | Rebecca Ferguson, Alex Smith, Paul Barry | 3:29 |
- Digital EP[9]
- "Glitter & Gold" - 3:29
- "Glitter & Gold" (Live Version) - 3:28
- "Glitter & Gold" (Cahill Remix Edit) - 3:24
- "Glitter & Gold" (Tom Farrago Remix) - 3:39
Charts and certifications
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
Certifications[edit]
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Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 29 April 2012 | Digital Download | Syco Music, RCA Records |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Cragg, Michael (10 April 2012). "New music: Rebecca Ferguson – Glitter & Gold (Tom Farrago Remix)". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Rebecca gives us some soulful advice". 4Music (13 April 2012). Channel 4. Archived from the original on 16 April 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
- ^ "Rebecca Ferguson: 'Glitter & Gold' review". Digitalspy.co.uk. 25 April 2012. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Rebecca Ferguson v Jessie J: Music video fight club". Metro.co.uk. 13 April 2012. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Rebecca Ferguson 'Glitter & Gold' by Syndrome on Promo News". Promonews.tv. Archived from the original on 28 April 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ a b ">> IRMA << Irish Charts - Singles, Albums & Compilations >>". Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "Die Offizielle Schweizer Hitparade und Music Community". Hitparade.ch. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ RebeccaFergusonVEVO (6 April 2012). "Rebecca Ferguson - Glitter & Gold (Live from Echo Arena)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 29 May 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Rebecca Ferguson - Glitter & Gold (EP)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Rebecca Ferguson – Glitter & Gold" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ^ "Rebecca Ferguson – Glitter & Gold" (in French). Les classement single.
- ^ "Rebecca Ferguson – Glitter & Gold" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ^ "Rebecca Ferguson ♥ (@RebeccaFUpdates) - Twitter". Twitter.com. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Rebecca Ferguson – Glitter & Gold". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Chart Analysis: No.1 Keane album Strangeland sells 48k - News - Music Week". Musicweek.com. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Classifica annuale 2012 (dal 02.01.2012 al 30.12.2012)" (in Italian). FIMI. Archived from the original on 10 June 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Rebecca Ferguson – Glitter & Gold" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 4 September 2012. Select "Tutti gli anni" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Type "Glitter & Gold" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".