There are 3 artists who have recorded as Goldie:
1. Goldie is a UK drum… Read Full Bio ↴There are 3 artists who have recorded as Goldie:
1. Goldie is a UK drum & bass/jungle producer.
2. Goldie is a 1970s British pop/rock band.
3. Goldie, a.k.a. Goldie Zelkowitz was the stage name of Genya Zelkowitz (later Genya Ravan) of Goldie & The Gingerbreads.

1 - Clifford Price, better known as Goldie (born September, 1965 in Wolverhampton) is a British electronic music artist, disc jockey, and actor. As a musician he works mainly within the jungle and drum and bass genres, and has helped to promote these styles globally.

Music career

In 1992 he collaborated with Icelanders Thorhallur Skulason and Sigurbjorn Thorgrimsson on his first track as Ajax Project while he was doing some design and A&R work for 4 Hero’s Reinforced label.

His releases Killa Muffin b/w Krisp Biscuit and the Dark Rider EP (featuring the classic Menace) were put out under an early moniker Rufige Cru on Reinforced.

His track Terminator recorded under the name Metalheads in 1992 was a huge hit. In 1993 he released another classic 12” on the Synthetic Hardcore Phonography label, Angel. 1994 saw him setting up his own record label, Metalheadz. The label was a huge success releasing some of the most important 12”s of that era and remains hugely successful and respected to this day.

His first globally released album, Timeless, followed in 1995. Timeless shot straight into the album charts at number seven, which was a first for a drum ‘n’ bass record. The album fused the breakbeats and basslines common in jungle with orchestral textures and soulful female vocals. The album’s title track was a 21-minute symphonic piece. Inner City Life from that album sold over 15,000 copies on vinyl.

With his reputation firmly established, he released his second album in 1998, Saturnzreturn. The album’s opening track, Mother is also an hour long orchestral drum and bass piece. The remainder of the album features appearances by David Bowie, Noel Gallagher of Oasis, and KRS-One.

In 2002, Price said that he had been working for three years on a film called Sine Tempus, described as a coming-of-age story of a young paintbrush artist, and in 2006 announced its soundtrack as his new album. The album was released via the metalheadz website in 2008. The film is still listed as ‘forthcoming’.

Price is also known for his work as the leader of the Rufige Kru. This group has no fixed members; it has included some of most well-known drum and bass producers such as Technical Itch, Heist, Cujo, Agzilla Da Ice, Doc Scott and Rob Playford.

During August and September 2008 the BBC broadcast Maestro, a reality television show in which eight celebrities, including Price, learned to conduct a concert orchestra. Price was placed second, behind Sue Perkins.

On July 31 and August 6, 2009, “Classic Goldie” was broadcast. The two-part television show was a result of his success in the Maestro show. In the program, Goldie learned to write a score for a large orchestra and choir. The resulting composition, commissioned by the BBC, was entitled Sine Tempore (Timeless). It was performed at two children’s Promenade concerts in the Royal Albert Hall on August 1 and August 2. The concert featured music connected with Charles Darwin as well as the creation and evolution of the world.

2. Goldie were a British 1970s pop/rock band. They are best known for the hit single "Making Up Again", which reached Number 7 in the UK Singles Chart in July 1978.[1] The single was released on the Bronze label with catalogue reference BRO 50, and the track spent 11 weeks in the chart.[1] Their lead vocalist was Peter McDonald.

3. In 1962 Genya Zelkowitz, a.k.a. Goldie Zelkowitz (who would eventually change her last name to Genya Ravan -as she became better known as the lead singer of the band Ten Wheel Drive beginning in 1969) - first as the lead-singer of Richard Perry's band The Escorts- met Ginger Panabianco in a New York club. Ginger was on stage, performing as the drummer for one of Perry's friends. The discovery of a female drummer inspired in Genya Ravan the idea of an all-female rock band. The name of the would-be band Goldie & The Gingerbreads was decided upon rapidly: Goldie was the name by which Ravan's mother chose to call her after their arrival in the United States from post-war Poland, while gingerbread was a play on Ginger's name. In 1969 Genya Ravan went on to form Ten Wheel Drive.

Mirror
Goldie Lyrics

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I'm gonna make a change,
For once I'm my life
It's gonna feel real good,
Gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right

As I, turn up the collar on
My favorite winter coat

This wind is blowing my mind
I see the kids in the streets,
With not enough to eat
Who am I to be blind?
Pretending not to see their needs

A summer disregard,a broken bottle top
And a one man soul
They follow each other on the wind ya' know
'Cause they got nowhere to go
That's why I want you to know

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
(If you want to make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
(Take a look at yourself, and then make a change)
(Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah)

I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
It's time that I realize
That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan
Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone?

A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart
And a washed-out dream
(Washed-out dream)
They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see
'Cause they got no place to be
That's why I'm starting with me
(Starting with me!)

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(Ooh!)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Ooh!)
And no message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
(If you want to make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
(Take a look at yourself, and then make a change)

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(Ooh!)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Change his ways, ooh!)
And no message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make that
(Take a look at yourself and then make that)
Change!

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(Man in the mirror, oh yeah!)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Better change!)
No message could have been any clearer
(If you want to make the world a better place)

(Take a look at yourself and then make the change)
(You gotta get it right, while you got the time)
('Cause when you close your heart)
You can't close your, your mind!
(Then you close your, mind!)
That man, that man, that man, that man
With the man in the mirror
(Man in the mirror, oh yeah!)
That man, that man, that man,
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Better change!)
You know, that man
No message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
(If you want to make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself and then make the change
(Take a look at yourself and then make the change)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah
(Ooh)
Oh no, no no

I'm gonna make a change
It's gonna feel real good!
Come on!
(Change)
Just lift yourself
You know
You've got to stop it,
Yourself!
(Yeah! Make that change!)
I've got to make that change, today!
Hoo!
(Man in the mirror)
You got to
You got to not let yourself
Brother
Hoo!
(Yeah! Make that change!)
You know I've got to get
That man, that man

(Man in the mirror)
You've got to
You've got to move! Come on!
Come on!
You got to

Stand up! Stand up! Stand up!
(Yeah! Make that change)
Stand up and lift yourself, now!
(Man in the mirror)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
Aw!
(Yeah! Make that change!)
Gonna make that change

Come on!
You know it!
You know it!
You know it!
You know it

(Change)
Make that change.

Overall Meaning

The song "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson is a call for self-reflection and personal responsibility in creating a better world. In the first verse, the artist acknowledges the reality of poverty and hunger faced by children in the streets, bringing attention to the viewer's own privilege and responsibility to do better. He ties this to the idea of change, a recurring theme throughout the song, declaring that he will "make a change" and "make it right." In the second verse, Jackson reflects on his own past mistakes, admitting to being a victim of "selfish kind of love" and not recognizing the plight of others around him. He dedicates himself to starting with himself, acknowledging that he cannot change the world without first changing himself.

The chorus reinforces the message of the song, emphasizing that the responsibility for creating a better world starts with the individual. It repeats the line "I'm starting with the man in the mirror," urging the listener to take this message to heart and make the necessary changes to create a better world. The call to action is clear and powerful, urging people to take responsibility and acknowledging that change starts with the individual.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna make a change,
I will make a difference in the world

For once I'm my life
It will be the first time I make a change in my life

It's gonna feel real good,
I will feel satisfied and gratified by my actions

Gonna make a difference
I will impact the lives of others in a positive way

Gonna make it right
I will correct the mistakes and injustices in the world

As I, turn up the collar on
I am preparing to go outside and face the cold, harsh world

My favorite winter coat
I am wearing my favorite clothing as a shield against the elements

This wind is blowing my mind
The cold wind is causing me to think deeply about the harsh realities of the world

I see the kids in the streets,
I observe children who have been affected by poverty and hunger

With not enough to eat
These children are struggling to find enough food to survive

Who am I to be blind?
I cannot ignore their plight and assume that they do not exist

Pretending not to see their needs
Ignoring their needs is a form of denial and is not conducive to change

A summer disregard, a broken bottle top
There is a sense of chaos and destruction in the world

And a one man soul
Individuals are struggling and suffering on their own

They follow each other on the wind ya' know
People are influenced by external forces outside of their control

'Cause they got nowhere to go
Individuals are lost and searching for a sense of purpose and direction

That's why I want you to know
I want to share my vision for change with others

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I will begin by making changes in myself and my actions

I'm asking him to change his ways
I will challenge myself to behave differently and make better choices

And no message could have been any clearer
The message of self-improvement and positive change is unambiguous

If you want to make the world a better place
Changing your own behavior can lead to a better world for everyone

Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
Reflect on your own actions and choices, and then make better ones

I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
My focus on my own needs has prevented me from seeing others' needs

It's time that I realize
I must acknowledge my role in perpetuating the status quo

That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan
Some people lack basic necessities like shelter and money

Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone?
I may be ignoring the pain and isolation of those around me

A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart
There is deep emotional pain and trauma in the world

And a washed-out dream
The hopes and aspirations of many have been dashed or unfulfilled

They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see
These struggles are the result of systemic issues perpetuated by larger societal forces

'Cause they got no place to be
Many people lack a sense of belonging or a place in society

That's why I'm starting with me
I will take the first steps towards change and improvement

You know it
You understand the message of the song

Make that change.
Take action to make a difference in the world

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett

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