Song · Ben Harper
“Gold to Me” by Ben Harper
From the album Fight for Your Mind (1995)
“Gold to Me” by Ben Harper appears on 2 radio countdowns from 2 stations between 1996 and 2022. It was first released in 1995 on the album Fight for Your Mind. Its best result is #100 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 1996. In the combined RockLists rankings it is the #361 alternative song of 1996.
"Gold to Me" comes from Fight for Your Mind, Ben Harper's second album, released in 1995 on the heels of a debut, Welcome to the Cruel World, that had already won him a following. Harper wrote it and sings it, and he produced it with JP Plunier, with Bob Coke as co-producer, Bradley Cook recording and Eric Sarafin handling the mix.
Critics praised the album for the way it blends styles, from folk to politically charged reggae, and this is its folk-rock side, warm and rootsy. It was also the last album Harper made on his own before bringing the Innocent Criminals into his lineup, and he had built his audience the hard way, touring nonstop with jam bands such as the Dave Matthews Band.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz.
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
Indie & Adult Alternative
All Rock Formats
Year-end countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 100 | Triple J Australia (national) | Triple J Hottest 100 of 1996 | 100 |
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 591 | The Colorado Sound | The Colorado Sound Top 900 Songs of the '90s | 900 |
Also listed as: Gold To Me.
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