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| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:20 | |||
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"Good as Gold" is a song recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai, released March 23, 2022, by EMI Records. Written by Rogét Chahayed, Lindy Robbins, Taylor Dexter and Ai, the song served as the fourth single from Ai's extended play, It's All Me, Vol. 1.
In Japan, "Good as Gold" was used in commercial advertisements for Lux.
Background and release
In 2019, Ai traveled to her hometown, Los Angeles, California to record material for a new album.[1] While in California, Ai worked with Lindy Robbins to write "Good as Gold". Robbins and Ai also worked with producers Rogét Chahayed and Taylor Dexter to write the song. Regarding production of the song, Chahayed stated he recorded the piano first before the lyrics of the song were complete.[2] Robbins commented, "It's wonderful to write music that bridges countries and has a positive message".[2]
"Good as Gold" was released with no prior announcement. Universal Japan announced the song would serve as a commercial tie-in for Lux in Japan.[3][4][5]
Live performances
A video of Ai singing "Good as Gold" in a recording studio was released to YouTube in July 2020 as part of a studio session series.[6]
Track listing
Digital download and streaming
- "Good as Gold" — 3:20
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal and official album profile.[7][2]
- Ai Uemura – songwriting, production, lead vocals
- Lindy Robbins – songwriting
- Rogét Chahayed – songwriting, production, piano
- Taylor Dexter – songwriting, production
- Randy Merrill – mastering
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | January 14, 2020 | [3] |
References
- ↑ Inc, Natasha. "AI「IT'S ALL ME - Vol.2」インタビュー｜今この世界で掲げる、ずっと歌い続けてきた"ラブ＆ピース" - 音楽ナタリー 特集・インタビュー". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - 1 2 3 "AI 20th Anniversary Mini Album『IT'S ALL ME – Vol. 1』スペシャルサイト". sp.universal-music.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- 1 2 "AI、LUX新TVCMに新曲「GOOD AS GOLD」を書き下ろし". BARKS (in Japanese). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- ↑ "AI、新曲「GOOD AS GOLD」がLUXの新テレビCMに決定＆配信スタート - CDJournal ニュース". www.cdjournal.com (in Japanese). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- ↑ "AI LUX（ラックス）新TV-CM『祝福の輝き』に新曲「GOOD AS GOLD」を書下ろし。3月23日デジタル配信スタート。 -MUSIC LOUNGE ニュース-". www.music-lounge.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- ↑ Inc, Natasha. "AI「GOOD AS GOLD」のスタジオパフォーマンス映像、YouTubeで公開（動画あり）". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ "Credits / Good As Gold / AI - TIDAL". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved April 29, 2022.