what the name of this song ?

[BarryMG]

"When the lights go down in the Califofnia town and people come in for the evening."

I know it was not Neil Diamond but I can not remember the song name or singer ?

[Crazy Don]

"Gold" by John Stewart.

[MuzikTyme]

Excellent song! It's interesting to keep in mind that Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac contribute the backing vocals and that unmistakable guitar is signature Buckingham. If you listen real hard, the main beat of the song sounds a lot like Fleetwood's You Make Loving Fun.

The first time I heard the song back in the '70's I thought Fleetwood Mac had gotten a new singer.

-Gold-

When the lights go down in the California town,

People are in for the evening.

I jump into my car and I throw in my guitar,

My heart beatin' time with my breathin'.

Drivin' over Kanan, singin' to my soul,

There's people out there turnin' music into gold.

Well my buddy Jim Bash he's a-workin' pumpin gas,

And he makes two fifty for an hour.

He's got rythm in his hands as he's tappin' on the cans,

Sings rock and roll in the shower.

Drivin' over Kanan, singin' to my soul,

There's people out there turnin' music into gold.

Ah the California girls are the greatest in the world,

Each one's a song in the making.

Singin' rock to me I can hear the melody,

The story is there for the takin'.

Drivin' over Kanan, singin' to my soul,

There's people out there turnin' music into gold.

Drivin' over Kanan, singin' to my soul,

There's people out there turnin' music into gold.

When the lights go down in the California town,

People are in for the evening.

I jump into my car and I throw in my guitar,

My heart beatin' time with my breathin'.

Drivin' over Kanan, singin' to my soul,

There's people out there turnin' music into gold.

[Guest]

Excellent Musik! I had'nt the foggyist idea, but knew the song. I believe you've nailed it!! The lyrics help too!!