About The Song
“Silver, Blue and Gold” was written by Paul Rodgers, performed by Bad Company, and released in March 1976 as part of their third album Run with the Pack on Island Records in the UK and Swan Song Records in the US. It was not released as a single but became a beloved track, gaining popularity through album play and live performances.
The song was recorded at Château d’Hérouville in France and mixed at AIR Studios in London, produced by Bad Company. The track features Paul Rodgers on lead vocals and piano, Mick Ralphs on guitar, Boz Burrell on bass, and Simon Kirke on drums, with a soulful rock ballad arrangement. It runs 5:03 on the album version.
The lyrics express a romantic and reflective mood, with lines like “In the beginning, I believed every word that you said.” Rodgers wrote the song as a heartfelt tribute to love and vulnerability, drawing from personal experiences and the band’s evolving sound, blending blues and rock influences.
The recording showcased a softer side of Bad Company, with Rodgers’ piano work and gentle guitar lines creating a mellow contrast to their harder hits. The song’s layered harmonies and emotional delivery highlighted the band’s versatility, appealing to fans of both rock and ballad styles.
Upon release, “Silver, Blue and Gold” contributed to Run with the Pack’s double platinum certification, though its impact grew through radio airplay and live sets rather than chart success. It has appeared on compilations like 10 from 6 (1985) and The Original Bad Co. Anthology (1999), often extended in live performances.
Bad Company, formed in 1973, promoted the album with tours across the US and UK. The music video, though not widely released in 1976, includes live footage from that era, later compiled in retrospectives like the 2002 DVD In Concert: Merchants of Cool.
The track has been covered by artists like Joe Bonamassa and featured in films like The Sopranos (TV series, 1999-2007). Its enduring appeal lies in its melodic beauty and Rodgers’ soulful performance, earning it a respected place among classic rock ballads.
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Lyric
In the beginning, I believed every word that you said
Now that you’re gone, my world is tumblin’ down
It was a shock to my heart when I saw you run away
You took my love and gave misunderstandingSilver, blue and gold
Silver, blue and goldAll winter long, I looked for your face in the crowd
But all I found was your lover with somebody new
And now I see the silver, blue and gold
I never can believe it’s trueSilver, blue and gold
Silver, blue and gold(Instrumental break)
In the beginning, I believed every word that you said
Now that you’re gone, my world is tumblin’ down
It was a shock to my heart when I saw you run away
You took my love and gave misunderstandingSilver, blue and gold
Silver, blue and gold
Silver, blue and gold
Silver, blue and gold