"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.

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

  1. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1713." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  2. ^ "Soul Asylum – Black Gold". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "Soul Asylum Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  5. ^ "Soul Asylum Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2021.