Silence Is Golden (3:08)
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“Silence is Golden” was a song originally co-written by Bob Gaudio of the American band The Four Seasons with Four Seasons producer Bob Crewe. It was released as a B-side to the hit song “Rag Doll,” in 1964.[1]
It was later covered by the English band The Tremeloes, whose recording was a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart on 18 May 1967 staying at the top for a total of three weeks.[2]Guitarist Rick West sang lead vocal on “Silence Is Golden”. All the group’s members shared vocals, though most of the songs featured either singer Chip Hawkes or drummer Dave Munden as the lead singer.
The Tremeloes single hit #11 in the US on the Epic label, and was one of the top 100 songs of 1967.
It was later covered by the English band The Tremeloes, whose recording was a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart on 18 May 1967 staying at the top for a total of three weeks.[2]Guitarist Rick West sang lead vocal on “Silence Is Golden”. All the group’s members shared vocals, though most of the songs featured either singer Chip Hawkes or drummer Dave Munden as the lead singer.
The Tremeloes single hit #11 in the US on the Epic label, and was one of the top 100 songs of 1967.
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Halluzie wrote:
Der Song weckt herrliche Erinnerungen.
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teutone46 wrote:
Mann müsste noch mal 16 sein !Super
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thetaifunsdrum wrote:
the best song from the tremeloes...
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twinlorna wrote:
Brilliant. Still fresh.
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surfinggal wrote:
silence is golden, talk is cheap...........
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bayernshanni wrote:
super song, bringt erinnerungen zurück..i love this song
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ABM1708 wrote:
Man this takes me back. I always feel like I should be in love when I hear this! Love it
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Schnuggelherz wrote:
Es waren noch gute Zeiten!!!!!
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SuzyDee wrote:
Ahhh my first single.
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nullachick wrote:
ah good oldies !!
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ghschilder wrote:
memorie's
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Firefighter1121 wrote:
Super Oldie - Musik zum Träumen!
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packyrat wrote:
was first a frankie valle and 4 seasons song, but, it never was as good as this version..
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Dora117 wrote:
How true silence is gold ............. but my eyes still sees.........
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gremelieux wrote:
this song makes my heart beats slowly but makes my heart burn. i love this song!
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grasplant wrote:
Oorwurm
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victoria1908 wrote:
Super Oldie !!!
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Ateoliv wrote:
Aaww, man this song is so saaad!
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teutone46 wrote:
Schöne Oldies noch mal 16 seinhAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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Finnagen wrote:
Sure brings back memories. Love this song.
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