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"Sister Golden Hair" is a song written by Gerry Beckley and recorded by the band America for their fifth album Hearts (1975). It was their second single to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, remaining in the top position for one week.

The lyrics were largely inspired by the works of Jackson Browne. Beckley commented, "[Jackson Browne] has a knack, an ability to put words to music, that is much more like the L.A. approach to just genuine observation as opposed to simplifying it down to its bare essentials... I find Jackson can depress me a little bit, but only through his honesty; and it was that style of his which led to a song of mine, 'Sister Golden Hair', which is probably the more L.A. of my lyrics." The band previewed the song for Browne while touring together with the singer, at whose suggestion the lyric originally written as: "Will you meet me in V.A." - referring to Virginia - became "Will you meet me in the air". Beckley adds that "Sister Golden Hair" "was one of the first times I used 'ain't' in a song, but I wasn't making an effort to. I was just putting myself in that frame of mind and I got those kind of lyrics out of it."

Music video
The music video for the song is of the band performing the song on Midnight Special.America
Gerry BeckleyDewey Bunnell
Dan Peek
Studio albums
AmericaHomecomingHat TrickHolidayHeartsHideawayHarborSilent LetterAlibiView from the GroundYour MovePerspectiveHourglassHuman NatureHoliday HarmonyHere & NowBack PagesLost & Found
Compilations
History: America's Greatest HitsEncore: More Greatest HitsHighwayThe Definitive AmericaThe Complete Greatest HitsHits: 40th Anniversary Edition
Live albums
America LiveIn Concert (1985)In Concert (1995)Horse with No NameThe Grand Cayman ConcertLive In Concert: Wildwood Springs
Soundtracks
The Last Unicorn
Singles
"A Horse with No Name""I Need You""Ventura Highway""Muskrat Love""Tin Man""Lonely People""Sister Golden Hair""Daisy Jane""Woman Tonight""Today's the Day""Amber Cascades""You Can Do Magic""Right Before Your Eyes""The Border""Your Move"
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Discography
Categories: 1975 songs1975 singlesSongs written by Gerry BeckleyAmerica (band) songsThe Dandy Warhols songsSong recordings produced by George MartinBillboard Hot 100 number-one singlesWarner Records singles

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