She studied art in Paris and in the 60s moved to London. During this period she got to know the most prominent designers, musicians and artists belonging to the artistic circles she frequented. Her preferences were predominantly for the Surrealist movement and for bodily expression, since she has also studied the art of mime. The meeting with Dali changed her life.
In the following 15 years she became the only woman friend, the muse and confidant of the great artist and his wife Gala. She lived in their house in Cadaquès (Spain) and accompanied them when they moved to New York and Paris in the winter. Although he had declared that a woman should never paint, Dali became her mentor, allowing her to work alongside him and teaching her all she knows about art and its techniques.
He took her to visit all the great museums of the world, acting as her guide in the discovery of artists from his own highly individual point of view. Famous throughout the world as a pop singer, she soared to celebrity when her first song entered the international hit parades, but this not lead her to neglect the passion of her life: painting.
In 1975, disillusioned by a shallow but surprisingly conservative fashion industry and encouraged by boyfriend David Bowie, who paid for singing and dancing lessons, Lear decided to launch a career in music. Bowie recommended her a Hungarian voice coach Florence Wiese-Norberg, with whom he also worked.[16] She would record a demo song called "Stars" with him, however, the track still remains unreleased
In 1980 she had her first show in Rotterdam. Encouraged by the success of this and the publicity generated by the media, she went on to display in Paris, Berlin, Milan and Geneva, attracting the attention of the European collectors. She likes to recall the fact that she waited 20 years before having the chance to show her paintings and she is grateful to Dali for having been her friend and teacher. Pop icon Amanda Lear has recorded 15 studio albums and has released some 60 singles to date and has so far sold approximately 15 million albums and 25-30 million singles worldwide.
2012 saw the release of a new album "I Don't Like Disco", from which a few single were taken including La bete et la belle and I Don't Like Disco.
Her latest news can be read on her official site: www.amanda-lear.com.
Gold
Amanda Lear Lyrics
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did you ever dig for gold into the ground?
Have you ever wanted gold?
Have you ever listened to this precious sound?
The glorious sound of gold...
Gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold
gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold
Did you ever see the fighting that is started when men can die for gold?
And can you sleep at night feelin' they might steal it?
Your priceless fabulous gold.
Gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold
gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold
The glowin' shine of gold, the burnin' fire of gold
it's gold that drives them mad
it's gold that makes them bad
everybody is fightin', everybody is stayin'
for what? For gold, for gold!
It's divinin', intoxicatin', influatin' and frustratin'
Gold, gold, gold
hypnotizin', fascinatin', frightenin', inebriatin'
Gold, gold, gold
New look at the whore, she wears a golden dress
she know the price of gold
The dollar and the Mark they go up,
they go down, they all move to the rule of gold
Gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold (that gold)
gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold (it's gold I want)
The song "Gold" by Amanda Lear expresses the allure and danger of wealth in the form of gold. The song begins with the repetition of "gold" which then leads into a rhetorical set of questions regarding the pursuit of gold. The song suggests that obtaining gold at any cost can have a negative impact, as people may die for it and it can lead to feelings of paranoia and fear. The repeated refrain of "Gold, gold, gold" reinforces this idea of how overwhelming and all-consuming the desire for gold can become.
The lyrics further suggest that gold has a power over people that is both fascinating and frightening. The song notes how the lust for gold can lead to obsession, influencing and frustrating people. The allure of gold extends to societal values, where it seems to drive the economy and political decisions. The song concludes with a provocative image of a woman wearing a golden dress, implying that even the sex industry is ultimately driven and ruled by gold.
Line by Line Meaning
Gold, I give you gold, gold
I offer you my wealth, my treasure, my money.
did you ever dig for gold into the ground?
Have you ever explored the depths of the earth to find valuable material?
Have you ever wanted gold?
Have you ever desired riches beyond measure and material wealth?
Have you ever listened to this precious sound?
Have you ever heard the sweet melody of wealth, the whispers of riches beyond measure?
The glorious sound of gold...
The beautiful song of monetary value, the sound of jewels and riches beyond estimation.
Did you ever see the fighting that is started when men can die for gold?
Have you witnessed the violence that wealth can create, the bloodshed and wars that often accompany gold mining and extraction?
And can you sleep at night feelin' they might steal it?
Do you ever worry that someone may take your gold, your fortune, and leave you with nothing?
Your priceless fabulous gold.
The valuable, unique, and magnificent gold that belongs to you alone.
The glowin' shine of gold, the burnin' fire of gold
The shimmering, radiant beauty of gold, the intense passion and desire it creates.
it's gold that drives them mad
The obsession with gold that makes people irrational and insane, causing them to do crazy things.
it's gold that makes them bad
The greed for gold that leads people to commit crimes and immoral acts.
everybody is fightin', everybody is stayin'
All are struggling and competing for gold, striving to accumulate more and more of it and keep it for themselves.
for what? For gold, for gold!
For what are people fighting and killing each other? For the sake of acquiring and possessing gold, nothing else.
It's divinin', intoxicatin', influatin' and frustratin'
It's a soul-stirring, potent, and compelling force that can both inspire and frustrate people.
hypnotizin', fascinatin', frightenin', inebriatin'
It can put one in a hypnotic trance, hold one spellbound, make one fearful, or intoxicate one with desire.
New look at the whore, she wears a golden dress
Consider the prostitute who wears a dress made of gold, who values money and material comfort above all else.
she know the price of gold
She understands the value of wealth and how it can provide security and comfort.
The dollar and the Mark they go up, they go down, they all move to the rule of gold
Currency values fluctuate, but in the end, they are all subject to the power and influence of gold and its value.
gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold (that gold)
Repeated emphasis on the importance, worth, and value of gold.
gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold (it's gold I want)
A final declaration of the desire for wealth and material prosperity above all else, particularly gold.
Writer(s): Amanda Lear, Charly Ricanek Copyright: Telstar
Contributed by Callie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Viktor Milovat
A brilliant idea for a wonderful song!
aloha808
there are several excellent covers of Amanda disco hits, including 'Gold' by Pedro Marin, a Spanish singer who recorded a tribute to Amanda Lear a few years ago called 'Diamonds' . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fka4TkIUJQY
Mia
Love the transition from Follow Me to this :)
gil carrabio
J'adore cette chanson tous les samedis je la faisait en imitation en boîte au truc much a isanka