Black and Gold

For other uses, see Black and Gold (disambiguation).

"Black and Gold"
Single by Sam Sparro
from the album Sam Sparro
B-side"S.A.M.S.P.A.R.R.O."
Released31 March 2008 (2008-03-31)
Length
  • 4:37 (album version)
  • 3:32 (single version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Jesse Rogg
  • Sam Falson
Sam Sparro singles chronology
"Cottonmouth"
(2007) 		"Black and Gold"
(2008) 		"21st Century Life"
(2008)

"Black and Gold" is the lead single from Australian singer Sam Sparro's eponymous debut album. The song was written by Sparro (as Sam Falson) and Jesse Rogg. It has been remixed by Max Sanna and Steve Pitron, Paul Epworth, Al Usher, Kings of the Universe, Kromatik and Russ Chimes.[2] The original version of the single was made available online on 31 March 2008. On 7 April, the CD, 12-inch, and limited edition 7-inch singles were released.

"Black and Gold" explores the relationship between reason, spirituality and love. It was a commercial success upon release, reaching number two in the United Kingdom, number four in Australia, and number five in Ireland and Turkey. It was also a top-20 hit in Denmark, Flanders, Italy, and New Zealand. The song was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 2009 Grammy Awards.

  1. ^ ""Black and Gold" writing credits". BMI. Archived from the original on 5 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Sam Sparro". Archived from the original on 4 April 2008. Retrieved 25 March 2008.